Tako Ascending
Tako Ascending is a 2D side-scroller game where the player plays as an octopus (tako) floating under the ocean. The goal is to help the octopus spirits trapped under the sea attain liberation (to ascend).
The game is based on the action verbs "hug" & "float".
Overview
Timeline
2 weeks
My Role
Game Designer, Artist
Tools
Godot, Aseprite
Platform
PC
Genre
2D side-scroller
Team Size
5
Oh no! Your dead octopus friends need help to attain liberation! Help them to ascend by filling them with love through a very warm hug.
As a game designer and artist for the team, I was responsible for coming up with the game idea and system. This required a lot of planning & brainstorming as the game should revolve around the action verbs hug and float. I also created 2D-pixel art assets for the game.
Accomplishments
Successfully released the game within the given time frame.
Worked on the game design for Tako Ascending.
Creating a cohesive storyline and theme for the game.
Creating pixel art aligns with the theme.
Brainstorming & planning with the team.
Gameplay
1
Players will be spawned at the tutorial level where they will learn how to hug and ascend the octopus
2
Players will have enemies and obstacles like fish hooks, moray eel, sea weed etc.
3
The game ends if the player ascends all the spirits.
Learning Outcome
Stay true to my commitments and honour deadlines.
Communicate effectively, expressing ideas clearly and listening actively.
Collaborate efficiently with team members.
Adapt to different roles and responsibilities.
Resolve conflicts professionally.
Manage time effectively to meet project goals.
Embrace diversity and value different perspectives.
