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SUNFLOWER GAME
2024 >>> 2025
Behead the flowers, turn a profit.
Platform
Windows PC
Game Engine
Unity
C#
Tools Used
Clip Studio Paint
Blender
Audacity
OP-Z
Team Size
1
Team Role
Solo Developer
A short narrative game about farming sunflowers to turn a profit. SUNFLOWER GAME was designed as a cautionary tale that explores the risks of commercialising your passions and turning them into a career.
Developed as part of a 'rapid prototyping' module during my MA at Falmouth University.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The Basics of 3D
This was the second rapid prototype in the MA that I used to learn the basics of 3D modelling. The deliberately low-fidelity art style made it feel like a good opportunity to further develop my understanding of 3D modelling, while also lending to the uncanny atmosphere of the game.
+ Art
A Complete Narrative
SUNFLOWER GAME is a contained narrative experience with a clear beginning, middle and end. I didn't have many chances to produce student projects with pronounced or complete stories, so I took advantage of the rapid nature of the prototyping module to focus on narrative design and storytelling.
+ Writing
+ Design
Why Sunflowers
I chose sunflowers as the theming for the game because I liked how they looked like unblinking eyes from far away, and thought the process of farming them by beheading was particularly visceral in a way that suited the sinister undertones of the game.
+ Art
+ Design
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
Tidbit 1: Windows Adventure Game
Tabula started out as a prototype from 2023 called 'Windows Adventure Game' (or WAG for short). I put the idea on pause as the 'overlapping' mechanic wasn't possible to make on the version of Unity being championed by Falmouth University that year, but eventually ended up revisiting the concept in late 2024.
Tidbit 2: Alignment Game
Towards the end of 2024, I had an opportunity to revisit WAG in the form of a paper prototype, which I named 'Alignment Game'.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
I shared the prototype with my team at This Way Up, and it ultimately led to Tabula being the next game we would develop as a studio.
Tidbit 3: Unusual Puzzle Design
Tabula puzzles are built so that players can find their own unique solutions, rather than one plotted out for them by a designer. This means the puzzle design process for the game is a bit unorthodox.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
After making a couple dozen puzzles for the game and playtesting them, I produced a simple design document that explores my design process and some considerations I take when working on a puzzle for Tabula.
Tidbit 4: It's A Face!
Due to the non-linear nature of Tabula's puzzles, I have very little control over the pace or way in which a player will complete a level. As such, it's important to make a strong first impression when the player first opens a puzzle!
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
One way I did this was by laying out windows in a level to make a picture, such as a face or recognisable scene. It's a fun and simple way to add a little surprise and cohesion to each level, even without direct control over its pace.
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