A snake mini-game.
Project Details
Debug is a nostalgic 2D game designed specifically for macOS, paying homage to the 70's arcade
game, Snake, formerly known as Blockade.
Entirely developed in one week, Debug was born the product solo project for the Game Creation Experience offered by the Apple Developer Academy.
Gameplay and game mechanics
Drawing inspiration from the traditional snake-genre games, Debug allows players to take control of the snake using the keyboard arrows. There's a simple goal: guiding the snake to find and eat its prey, represented by a bug - hence the game title choice for this alternative mini-game.
For each bug successfully eaten, the players will be rewarded with 100 points to be added to their score.
However, as the snake feeds, it gradually grows longer, posing an additional challenge to the player's navigation skills. Additionally, the game dynamically increases in speed as more bugs are consumed, making it progressively more entertaining and challenging.
There's only one vital (or deadly) constraint: the snake shall not bite itself or it will die.
Players must exercise caution and skillfully maneuver the serpent to avoid a self-inflicted death, as each collision between different parts of the snake's body results in an unfortunate end to the game.
Technologies
Debug was developed in Unity, leveraging C# scripting, original 2D assets and a variety of Unity components and features, including Sprite Renderer, Box Collider 2D, Rigid Body, Text Mesh Pro, and other UI elements, to create an intuitive and visually appealing experience.
One of the key elements that drives the entire core game mechanic and gameplay is the Unity input system, which enables seamless control of the snake's movement using the keyboard, giving the players the power to navigate through the game world with precision and responsiveness. The integration of the Unity input system ensures that players can fully immerse themselves in this unusual quest.
I've also had the chance to explore my design skills by crafting from scratch all the assets of the game, using Figma as a design tool and editor, giving Debug a funny yet simple cartoon-style.
Entirely developed in one week, Debug was born the product solo project for the Game Creation Experience offered by the Apple Developer Academy.
Gameplay and game mechanics
Drawing inspiration from the traditional snake-genre games, Debug allows players to take control of the snake using the keyboard arrows. There's a simple goal: guiding the snake to find and eat its prey, represented by a bug - hence the game title choice for this alternative mini-game.
For each bug successfully eaten, the players will be rewarded with 100 points to be added to their score.
However, as the snake feeds, it gradually grows longer, posing an additional challenge to the player's navigation skills. Additionally, the game dynamically increases in speed as more bugs are consumed, making it progressively more entertaining and challenging.
There's only one vital (or deadly) constraint: the snake shall not bite itself or it will die.
Players must exercise caution and skillfully maneuver the serpent to avoid a self-inflicted death, as each collision between different parts of the snake's body results in an unfortunate end to the game.
Technologies
Debug was developed in Unity, leveraging C# scripting, original 2D assets and a variety of Unity components and features, including Sprite Renderer, Box Collider 2D, Rigid Body, Text Mesh Pro, and other UI elements, to create an intuitive and visually appealing experience.
One of the key elements that drives the entire core game mechanic and gameplay is the Unity input system, which enables seamless control of the snake's movement using the keyboard, giving the players the power to navigate through the game world with precision and responsiveness. The integration of the Unity input system ensures that players can fully immerse themselves in this unusual quest.
I've also had the chance to explore my design skills by crafting from scratch all the assets of the game, using Figma as a design tool and editor, giving Debug a funny yet simple cartoon-style.
Image Gallery
Debug opening screen.
Debug game over screen.
A frame from the actual game with score points: 800 and
speed
level at: 2.