Jack Martin
Game Designer
Crazy Ferry
5 Thumbs Up Games - Global Game Jam 2024
ROLE
Team Lead, Game Designer, Systems Designer
DESCRIPTION
Designed for the Global Game Jam 2024. A humorous take on a river taxi, inspired by 6th generation racing games from the early 2000s.
CONTRIBUTION
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Conceived the initial game idea and refined it with the help of my team.
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Coordinated team members on both art and systems design to produce a complete build in under 48 hours.
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Designed and implemented the vehicle movement, from driving, to camera, to jumping ramps.
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Added overhead arrow used to guide player to their objective
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Implemented objective system, game states, and failure condition.
YEAR
2024
GENRE
Arcade Style Boat Driving
SOFTWARE USED
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Unreal Engine 5
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Maya
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Substance Designer
"Dive into the shoes of an ex-speed boat racer, now ferry boat driver who cares more about the thrill of extreme flips and tricks than the safety of his passengers! Wrack up your personal score racing against the clock in this wacky homage to hydro racing arcade games from the 6th console generation."
