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Game Studio Portfolio
Explore our curated collection of student work featuring character sketches, environment renderings, design mock-ups, sizzle reels, and more.
Woven Thread – A Multimedia Dark Fantasy Novella
“Woven Thread is a multimedia dark fantasy novella stemming from the Norns of Norse Mythology. Under this belief, it is said that each creature born into the world is given a thread of destiny that is woven into creation. Limerick, a wendigo-like forest druid, will stop at nothing to harness the powers of these threads. Using dramatizations of my own phobias, Woven Thread spins first-person tales along the many interconnecting lives that are cut short along Limerick’s rise to power. Fear is the easiest manipulator, after all. Compiled in a hand-crafted leather spell book, Limerick’s story, and the story of those unfortunate enough to cross paths with him, continue indefinitely with each new victim’s lifelines added to his collection.”
Created by…
Danni Petrilak
Class of 2022
Thing & Fist
Thing & Fist is a top-down brawler where two players battle their way through the city of St. Avalon as they work to pull off the heist of the century. St. Avalon is a shady city that is home to gangsterism and sorcery in equal measure, and players will need to work together if they hope to stand a chance against the nefarious baddies that lurk around every corner.
As Thing, players can zap enemies from a distance using powerful bolts of lightning while keeping the hordes of goons guessing by swiftly dashing around, behind, and even through them! For those that prefer a more direct approach to trouncing foes, playing as Fist will allow players to make short work of opponents with powerful punches and a dash attack that bulldozes anything in their way. When the throngs of opponents seem like too much to handle, players can stun crowds of enemies with a powerful slam as Fist or conjure a convenient bribe as Thing to direct their attention elsewhere. Players can also support their partner in crime with their character’s unique shield ability to ensure that Thing & Fist will be able to pull through each chaotic brawl they find themselves in on their quest to become filthy rich!
Created by…
Team Thing & Fist
Game Studio Senior Show 2024
SYNC
Launch the SYNC protocol, where you are the ultimate weapon! Commandeer different robotic synth’s abilities in a high-octane, first-person frenzy. Each enemy, a new synth for you to possess; every ability, your arsenal. Master the art of possession, and flip the pace of battle in a blink.
First-Person Shooter Gameplay with SYNC:
You have the power to SYNC! Charge this ability bar by eliminating enemies with your weapons and abilities of the host you currently have control over. If you begin to run low on ammo or abilities, use your charged SYNC bar by locking onto an enemy and SYNC to them, granting you power over their weapons and abilities as well as restoring health!
Master Different Loadouts:
Every robot you see in the facility is something you can take over and use to your advantage. There are currently three different enemy types for you to take as your own. The STALKER has the ability to fly as well as a railgun and missiles. The GUNNER has a boost and an automatic weapon as well as a chain knife to shred through multiple enemies at once. Then the RUSHDOWN who is a brute with a shotgun, grappling hook, and a damaging shield. Know which ability is best for the situation you are in to clear the room of enemies.
Uncover the truth behind SYNTELL:
The narrative unfolds as you delve deeper into the labyrinthine facility, each level peeling back layers of the story. Discover logs, recordings, and encrypted messages that reveal the origins of the SYNC protocol, the intentions of the lab’s enigmatic creators, and the true nature of the Synth body you possess. These revelations challenge your understanding of freedom, identity, and the essence of consciousness itself.
Created by…
Team SYNC
Game Studio Senior Show 2024
Riptide
Customize your ship and join the fight for freedom! Find glory in action packed spaceship combat where you fulfill mission objectives while fighting hordes of enemy ships through different levels. Unlock new gear, outfit your ship, and get ready to take on new enemies as you progress through a narrative that introduces conflict and intrigue.
Features:
Outfit your Ship
Prepare with the perfect blend of weaponry! Choose between heavy weapons to ravage turrets or lighter weapons to spray down scouting enemy parties. Change stats with ship components! Tank up to take on the whole army or become so offensive that they won’t be even able to see you coming. Experiment and make your perfect ship!
Naval Fleet Combat
Dive into the universe of naval space combat. The enemy is well established in your sector with scouting parties, defense turrets, and heavy ships that vastly outperform your own. That being said, you’re now the captain of your own unique battlecruiser and a tried and tested crew. With your skill and their experience combined, victory is almost guaranteed!
Narrative
As a recently promoted captain, you’ve been relocated to be at the forefront of the revolution. Lead a special operation- one that has the power to turn the entire conflict on its head. It is up to you to prove that there is still hope for an end to this war. Learn the details through your military briefings and slowly put together the full context of the Catolia civil war and its rich history. Learn and untangle the stories of your crew and your enemies to get to the heart of the rift tearing this system apart. Your mission? Fight for freedom or die trying.
Created by…
Team Riptide
Game Studio Senior Show 2024
Mid-Death Crisis
Mid Death Crisis is a strategic, turn-based couch co-op game designed for three players. Embarking on this adventure, players take command of skeletal minions serving Zeborius Zelgon, a once-powerful lich now plagued by sorrow. Zeb’s crypt has fallen under the invasion of The Rana Empire, a formidable species of frogs intent on claiming his domain. As Zeb’s sorrow saps his magical abilities, players, serving as his most loyal minions, must harness, empower, and strategically redirect his spells to their comrades, enhancing their collective strength. By overcoming hordes of frog enemies, escorting Zeb through his crypt, and rekindling his malevolent passion for evil, players confront the trials of the Mid Death Crisis.
Created by…
Team Mid-Death Crisis
Game Studio Senior Show 2024
Molementum
Get Digging
Dive into the mines of Molementum, a molemerizing 3D online party game, the stage is set for mischief, thievery, and heart-pounding competition. Embark on an exhilarating adventure alongside up to three of your closest friends as you navigate the treacherous depths of an industrial mine, all in pursuit of becoming the most notorious thief.
Exhilarating Gameplay
Prepare to unleash your inner mole and immerse yourself in a world where chaos reigns supreme. Each round brings a fresh set of shifting objectives that will test your cunning and agility. With every step, you’ll face a myriad of challenges, from navigating precarious platforms to outsmarting devious traps, all while keeping an eye out for hidden treasures that will propel you towards infamy.
Choose your Skills
But it’s not just about outwitting your friends; it’s about upgrading your mole and equipping yourself with the tools necessary for your criminal escapades. As you complete rounds, you’ll earn valuable rewards that can be used to enhance your mole’s abilities. From stealthy skills that allow you to move undetected to powerful tools that grant you an edge over your rivals, the possibilities for customization are endless. Unleash your creativity and craft the ultimate thief, tailor-made to suit your playstyle.
Created by…
Team Molementum
Game Studio Senior Show 2024
That Potato Game
Take on the form of a blundering spud in That Potato Game, a physics-based puzzle adventure! Roll through the mystical home of the questionable and eccentric alchemist, Hilbert, and gain new abilities by exploring the rooms around you. Solve puzzles to unlock new rooms and discover hidden secrets and stories left behind by Hilbert as you make your way into the great unknown.
BECOME A POTATO
Potatoes are round, potatoes can roll. Now, so can you!
EXPLORE ECCENTRIC ROOMS
Traverse through every nook and cranny of Hilbert’s kitchen and observatory and discover what he left behind.
UNLOCK SPUD-SATIONAL ABILITIES
As you explore and interact with items in Hilbert’s house, unlock abilities that will take your tuber form to tubular levels.
MEET FASCINATING CHARACTERS
Meet Ashbel, a cheeky flame, and Anastasia, a well-mannered doll, who help you throughout your journey in exploring Hilbert’s house.
Created by…
Team That Potato Game
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
RagBrawl
Welcome to RagBrawl, the new party game on the block that has you grappling, ragdolling, and battling your way to victory! In this online multiplayer party game, you compete as a floppy Tuffling toy, taking on a variety of objectives and challenges. RagBrawl is all about fast-paced, chaotic action. With a range of game modes to choose from, there’s always a new challenge to tackle. Whether you’re looking to team up with friends or take on the competition solo, there’s a mode to suit your playstyle!
In Infected mode, avoid being “”infected”” and turned moldy. Only the strongest players can survive until the end.
In Spool mode, the last player with the spool takes it all! Hold onto a spool until the end of the round or get eliminated!
Rag Race mode puts players’ grappling skills to the test. Race through an obstacle course, zipping from one room to the next, all while avoiding obstacles along the way.
Finally, Stuffed mode is a free-for-all skirmish where you battle it out to defeat other players and collect the fluff they drop behind. The player with the most fluff at the end of the game wins!
Stand out in the crowd! RagBrawl features a robust cosmetic system to customize your Tuffling toy with hats, colors, and patterns. Show off your style as you battle your way to the top!
So get ready to ragdoll in RagBrawl, and show the competition what you’re made of! With its fast-paced action, exciting game modes, and endless customization options, it’s the perfect game for any party. Play now on Steam!
Created by…
Team RagBrawl
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
Little Bo Reap
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, and now she’s out for revenge! Play as Bo Peep in a single-player 3D action-RPG where she’s overwhelmed with grief and goes on an adventure through Pastoria. Command a variety of sheep flocks for you to fight your way through hordes of fairy-tale creatures on a brutal revenge quest for the sake of all sheep and animals. Use your necromancy powers taught to you by your old mentor, Baba Yaga – It must be because of all of her evil ways that all of your sheep were killed! Battle, train and learn new abilities to gain an advantage on the big trolls, spitting flowers or kamikaze frogs! Earn their souls to upgrade your abilities and unlock new ways of fighting to fit your own playstyle, such as riding your sheep into battle! You must discover the unique aspects of the land, including solving puzzles, platforming or discovering the long lost skulls. Find Baba Yaga and let her know how much those sheep meant to you, though she might be more prepared than you think!
Created by…
Team Little Bo Reap
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
Kessler Syndrome
Alone in orbit with the corpse of your only colleague and no way to reach Earth, play as a weary astronaut who must struggle to keep a defunct space station in orbit. Maintain the various systems aboard, deal with the ever-present threat of great storms of space junk, and navigate the dark halls in zero-gravity. Day by day more and more systems fail, and the cold of the void draws ever closer.
Created by…
Team Kessler Syndrome
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
Dead Pedal
If you love driving games, and destroying things, Dead Pedal is for you. You can explore the open world of the Mojave Desert. Featuring three different weapons to unlock, all of which can progress to stronger versions of themselves, you will have all the tools necessary to destroy your enemies. Discover the mysterious worm that has plagued the land, and take back your revenge for your best friend, Ted.
We’ve made Dead Pedal to target gamers who’s primary motivations are with excitement and destruction. We want our players to feel a thrill from going off of jumps, and destroying enemies. We want them to feel more powerful as they destroy more factions and claim their upgraded weapons. The vast landscape should also feel like a new and desolate place, like something they’ve never seen before.
We’ve created our own driving model for Dead Pedal to use in order to create the most highly customized experience possible. We built this from the ground up after we had formed the team from the original game we had made two years ago, Dead Pedal: Drifting. We were passionate about bringing the original isometric view to a full 3rd person perspective to give a driving experience the attention it deserves. This is our team’s first experience using Unreal Engine 5 as well, as we wanted to be industry ready with multiple engines.
Created by…
Team Dead Pedal
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
Axecutioners
Axecutioners is a 2.5D fighting game played from a side-scrolling perspective, in which players fight one another as executioners with comically oversized axes. It is designed to be a more accessible fighting game that is easy to pick up and play without previous experience in the genre, thanks to its simple inputs and core mechanics. In order to execute their opponent, each player has six actions they can take outside of their back-and-forth movement: low attack, mid attack, high attack, dash, guard, and guard break. Each action has a definite action that it counters, as well as an action that it is countered by. As such, players need to carefully weigh their decisions before attacking. This rock-paper-scissors balance style provides an easy-to-understand core gameplay loop that is fundamental to understanding and improving at fighting games.
Our ideal audience for Axecutioners are players with a casual understanding and experience with fighting games who want to get into the genre but feel overwhelmed by the complicated inputs and syntax of larger name fighting game series. We intend to provide those players with an easy-to-pick-up experience that teaches the core fundamentals of the fighting game genre without overwhelming the player and allowing them to enjoy brawling with their friends in the cartoony, flashy carnage of Axecutioners.
Created by…
Team Axecutioners
Game Studio Senior Show 2023
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Game Studio Portfolio
Explore our curated collection of student work featuring character sketches, environment renderings, design mock-ups, sizzle reels, and more.
Game Senior Show
The Game Studio’s Senior Show demonstrates what it means to be Champlain Ready. Every year, the show highlights the collaborative work of the studio's graduating class, which presents eight fully functional games.