Role
Solo Developer (Design, Programming, Art, and Writing)

Description
A turn-based, 2D pixel-art RPG inspired by Final Fantasy, Tower of Truth challenges players to ascend a mystical tower filled with monsters, puzzles, and hidden truths. The game features strategic combat, character progression, and a branching narrative, where the player’s choices impact the story. Battles are classic turn-based encounters, and exploration involves dungeon puzzles, treasure hunting, and enemy encounters.

Purpose
Created as a passion project, Tower of Truth was designed to experiment with turn-based combat systems, pixel-art animation, and retro-inspired storytelling. The game focuses on tactical battles, character abilities, and strategic decision-making, capturing the essence of classic RPGs while introducing modern gameplay refinements.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn-Based Combat System: Implemented a classic turn-based battle system where players choose attacks, abilities, or defensive actions.
• Pixel Art & Animation: Designed sprite-based characters, enemies, and tile-based dungeon environments.
• Enemy AI & Combat Balancing: Created AI logic that adjusts difficulty based on player level and combat strategy.
• Exploration & Dungeon Design: Developed multi-room dungeons with switches, keys, and hidden paths.
• Story & Dialogue System: Wrote a branching narrative where choices influence character progression and the ending.
• Inventory & Loot System: Designed an equipment and item system, rewarding exploration and combat victories.

Tech Stack

• Game Engine: Unity (C#)
• 2D Animation & Sprites: Unity’s Sprite Renderer & Animator
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Dialogue System: Custom-built JSON-based dialogue manager

Design Tools

• Aseprite (for pixel art, sprite sheets, and animations)
• Tiled Map Editor (for tile-based dungeon layouts)
• Photoshop (for UI and effects)

Platform(s)

• PC (Standalone Build)

Core Mechanics / Features

• Classic Turn-Based Battles: Players take turns choosing attacks, spells, or items in a Final Fantasy-style combat system.
• Dungeon Exploration: Solve puzzles, collect treasures, and battle monsters while progressing through the tower.
• Skill-Based Progression: Characters gain new abilities and spells based on player choices and battle experience.
• Enemy Variety & Tactics: Different monsters require unique strategies, such as status effects, elemental weaknesses, or counterattacks.
• Choice-Driven Story: Players’ decisions shape character development and the game’s ending.