Zombie Hurdler by Inert_Krypton

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made by Inert_Krypton for LD33 (JAM)
You're a Zombie Hurdler. You found yourself at the track - laced up and ready to run - when the Zombie Apocalypse broke out. Sadly it's been a while since you ate and you need to find sustenance before you fall apart.

Your goal is to catch the non-existent humans that I didn't have time to implement, all while jumping over obstacles.

Controls:
Space - Jump
Esc - Exit

The making of:
Being a 3D artist I don't really know how to program. This was my first attempt at making a game in C#. Everything you see here was made in the 48+ hours of the game jam.

I approached this as a learning experience, teaching myself how to program. I had to use a tutorial to get started, but quickly ditched most of that code and built new systems from scratch.

Additional programming provided by Kimberly Koenig, who helped immensely when I would inevitably get stuck or program myself into a corner. I couldn't have done it without her.

This was a fantastic journey, and I may even continue to work on it as I still see some potential in this idea - I would love to make the hurdles procedural at the very least.

Graphics - 3ds Max
Engine - Unity
Audio - Voice Recorder

Team:
Concept, Code, Art - Jason Rost
Additional Programming - Kimberly Koenig

Feedback

moon519
24. Aug 2015 路 15:11 UTC
As a nearly first programming experience, you did a good job. The game is pretty fun to play, as well as the idea is original. Considering that you are a 3D artist, I would have liked a real zombie 3D model ;D But still a good game!
馃帳 Inert_Krypton
24. Aug 2015 路 15:37 UTC
I'm more of an environment artist and not a character artist. Also was going for a more minimal style and wanted to focus on the code since I already know how to make models :) Thanks for the feedback!
jofra
26. Aug 2015 路 11:34 UTC
aha realy cool!
would loved to see the guy animated :s
Yaroslav Kravtsov
27. Aug 2015 路 06:49 UTC
Good idea! This is really good result for first attempt. Because you made game that really fun to play.
CheesyRamen
27. Aug 2015 路 06:52 UTC
Great job for your first attempt. Pretty funny when the zombie hits an obstacle... fits the zombie theme well! =)
CrazyMinnowStudio
30. Aug 2015 路 04:33 UTC
It's a funny idea, but desperately needed animation to top off the humor of it. I might also suggest adding more gravity to make the controls feel less floaty, and a variable jump force decided by the press duration. Nice job!
Biruts
30. Aug 2015 路 11:16 UTC
Very nice project guys, i really love it, please check our game too and if you liked it give us a vote. Look for Road to hell and enjoy.
bossmojoman
07. Sep 2015 路 00:40 UTC
Great idea, loved losing body parts!
Anti
12. Sep 2015 路 16:22 UTC
For a first attempt it was really good. Great idea and fun to play!
schnerble
13. Sep 2015 路 16:59 UTC
Hehe, cool :) Nice work for a first game programming experience in particular. I like the idea, and the way the bits fall off the zombie is funny - works well as a visual health meter ;) Quite a bit of potential there if you got all those bits and pieces you wanted in!