C.C.P.

TEAM SIZE: 8
DEVELOPMENT TIME: Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
ENGINE: Custom C++ Engine

FEATURED AT PAX WEST 2018

Escape from the digital world by using your cut, copy, and paste abilities to find your way to the exit. Encounter new block types, solve captivating puzzles, and platform your way to victory as you make your escape.

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team

polydactyl

Tech

Michael Kinyon | Producer, Programmer

Connor Shea | Technical Director, Programmer

Kyle Elam | Director, Programmer

Chase Mattson | Audio Lead, Programmer

Design

Jay Han | Lead Designer

Kara Laumann | UI/UX Designer

Art

Edward Aoki | Artist

Audio

Pierce Cram | Sound Designer

Roles

Level Design

Sketched out multiple level layouts for each block type, each varying with difficulty.
Implemented level layouts into the level editor to test with mechanics and character controller.
Utilized feedback from playtesters to iterate on the layout and components of the levels.
Prototyped puzzles using different block types for players to solve in each level.

ux dESIGN

Conducted formal playtests with a focus on gameplay and levels.
Recorded gameplay of users playing a level to see what they did and if any issues appeared.
Generated heatmaps from video footage to visualize areas in the level that users had issues with.
Created pre and post-test surveys for users to fill out when conducting tests.
Compiled and analyzed survey answers to make changes in the game.

systems design

Designed various block types, each with unique behaviors for the player to interact with.
Tested blocks that required timing to see if it was difficult for the user, and made changes based on their feedback.