Up In Flames - Playable

Up In Flames is a fun game where you play as a firefighter using sprinklers to put out fireballs who are trying to set a house on fire. This game was made for a game jam over a week, with the great Eleanor Kinkead making the art!

You can play the game on itch.io. Bugs will be found!

The source code for the game is available on GitHub.

Tools Used

• Unity: A powerful cross-platform game development engine used to create rich interactive 2D, 3D, VR and AR experiences.
• C#: The main programming language used in Unity for scripting game behavior.
• Visual Studio Code: An integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. Used for the C# scripting in Unity.

The Complexities of Game Development

• As a full stack developer, transitioning into game development presents a unique set of challenges. Unlike traditional web or software development, game development often involves a blend of complex logic, physics, artificial intelligence, and graphics - all of which need to work together seamlessly to create a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.

• In this project, one of the main challenges was managing the interactions between the firefighter, the sprinklers, and the fireballs. This required a deep understanding of Unity's physics engine and collision system, as well as the ability to write efficient C# code.

• Moreover, game development also requires a different mindset. Instead of thinking about databases, servers, and HTTP requests, you're thinking about game loops, player input, and frame rates. It's a challenging but rewarding shift that opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities.