About Moonset
Info
Moonset is a third-person platformer and speed game emphasizing fast, versatile movement and maneuverability. Run, jump, and swing across a variety of unique locations. Race against the clock to find the best path and improve your time. Moonset features a distinctive shaded art style and a dynamic soundtrack that will make you eager to go fast!
Team
Stellar Octopians
- Daniel Fiuk - Gameplay Programmer, Level Designer
- Constantine Pallas - Composer/Sound Designer, and Shader Artist
- Mason Desjarlais - Level Designer
- Rylan Dressler - Level Designer, Assistant 3D Artist, and VFX Artist
- Lilian Anderson - 3D and Texture Artist
Game Promo
Game Awards
Gamecon
Gamecon is an event hosted by the Game Development Students’ Association and Faculty at Ontario Tech University. It aims to celebrate creativity and innovation within the Game Development program. Each year, groups of students create a game for the end of the year, which is presented at the event.
In 2023, we won every award for which we were nominated.
Level Up Showcase 2023
The Level Up Showcase is an event organized by digital media faculty from various post-secondary institutions across Ontario. It aims to celebrate student talent throughout the province in this public exhibition that allows students to display their work and compete for top awards.
In 2023, we won third best overall game at the showcase! Check out Ontario Tech’s post about It On LinkedIn!
Learn More at LevelUpShowcase.com
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My Contributions
Player Controller: Grappling, Slowing, and Strafing
For Moonset, I developed the game’s player controller. Using Unity’s Physics system as a base, we created a fun environment for players to experiment with their abilities, finding new jumps and shortcuts to achieve the fastest time.
Due to my experience developing the player controller, I played a leading role in level design. Creating stages that emphasized maneuverability and speed.
During playtesting, we discovered an exploit that allowed players to launch themselves in a straight line at a rapid velocity. This allowed us to embrace the unintended interaction as a fun player ability. I created a mechanic that allowed the player to control their momentum mid-air. The player can strafe and curve their trajectory by aiming in a direction and holding forward.
Allowing Players To Do This!
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