Global Game Jam '23
Role
Software
Gameplay Programmer
GameMaker Studio 2
About the Game
Global Game Jam '23 was my first jam. Over 48 hours, I worked with two buddies to create Get High with Pete.
While the title might mislead you, the game fulfills our original goal: a wholesome platformer with unique character movement.
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The Seed of Inspiration
The theme of the jam was "Roots". We based our player character, Pete the Potted Plant, on the Uproot character from Super Mario Odyssey, knowing that this would lead to unique platforming.
Magic with Tiles
We've all heard of using a tile set for the environment in a platformer, but using one for the character?! My biggest accomplishment of this game was figuring out how to get the visuals for Pete's roots. As he moves upward, he spawns the appropriate root tile behind him. Together with an animation that reveals more of the tile, seamless roots of all shapes and sizes grow in the player's path.