Game Design
University of Florida
Dec 5, 2021
Prime Directive is a 2D Action-Platformer game that maded in Unity. The player acted as a security bot on a space station, will need to defend their station and defeat all enermies.
As a security robot onboard a deep space station, you were created to stop any threats that may appear.
On this fateful day, you have been awoken from stasis sleep to stop a gang of pirates that have overtaken the station.
Navigate through the corridors of the Zeta Station, collect weapon upgrades, defeat the invaders, and fulfill your prime directive!
"Prime Directive" incorporates exploration and combat within 2D platforming levels. Players can collect power-ups and weapon upgrades to enhance their abilities. The unique mechanics allows player to collect different weapons, affecting gameplay and strategy. The final boss encounter suggests a shift in mechanics to a "shoot-em-up" style, adding variety to the core platforming gameplay.
The core idea of "Prime Directive" is a classic action-platformer experience with a science fiction setting. The game places players in the role of a security robot tasked with defending a space station from a pirate invasion. Inspiration likely comes from classic platformers and sci-fi tropes, such as sentient robots, space stations, and alien pirates, calling back to the golden age of arcade games while incorporating modern game mechanics.
The narrative follows a security robot activated to defend the Zeta Station against pirates. As the robot progresses through levels, it encounters various enemies. The storyline unfolds through level progression, culminating in a final boss battle.
I crafted 2D levels set within the network of passageways that make up Zeta Station. Drawing inspiration from cinematic depictions of space station corridors and spacecraft interiors, I designed the levels with a vector graphic style. To enrich the backdrop and add depth to the environment, numerous windows have been integrated, through which dynamic cosmic scenes are visible, creating a sense of image parallelism. The adversaries are modeled after traditional alien archetypes and spaceships in final boss battle, supplemented with various drones, and flying objects serving as additional enemies. This combination not only enhances the visual appeal but also diversifies the gameplay experience.
The objective for players within "Prime Directive" is to revel in a thrilling combat experience, focusing on the satisfaction that comes from engaging shootouts. Players are tasked to protecting the Zeta Station. The design of the game is such that it not only tests the players' reflexes and tactical skills but also immerses them in a narrative of survival and defense. This player-centric approach to game design ensures that those who embark on the "Prime Directive" journey will find themselves captivated by the intense action and the rewarding feeling of safeguarding their space station against formidable adversaries.
