Tile Game

2023
Designer, Programmer | Tile-Editing Puzzle Platformer    
Independent Game Jam Project, 3 members

About: 

A 2D puzzle-platformer in which players place and switch tiles to overcome obstacles.

Players can use :

  • Bounce tiles to jump higher

  • Static wall tiles as safe terrain

  • Removing tiles to clear paths and correct mistakes

  • Booster tiles to propel players forward

Player gains coins to restore the number of swaps they can use. Spikes and metal tiles cannot be changed, requiring the player to think of ways to use their tools overcome them.

Created for a small game jam in 3 days.

Role:
Designer, Puzzle Platformer

  • Coordinated with an artist remotely

  • Devised a system that lets players navigate a 2D platforming world and swap tiles in realtime.

  • Created levels that gave clear goals empowered players to succeed using the tile swap system their own way.