Tower Lab

Project Overview

Tower Lab is an innovative physics-based tower defense game that pushes the boundaries of emergent gameplay. As both game designer and 3D artist on a two-person team, I've been responsible for crafting every aspect of the player experience.

Core Responsibilities

Game Design

• Designed core gameplay systems emphasizing emergent player expression
• Balanced physics-based mechanics to create satisfying tactical depth
• Created progression systems that maintain player engagement
• Iterated on difficulty curves based on playtesting feedback

3D Art & Visual Design

• Modeled and textured all in-game assets using industry-standard workflows
• Established cohesive art direction that supports gameplay clarity
• Optimized assets for real-time performance without sacrificing visual quality
• Created marketing materials and promotional imagery

UI/UX Design

• Designed intuitive interfaces for complex physics-based interactions
• Prototyped and refined user flows through extensive iteration
• Ensured accessibility and readability across different display sizes
• Implemented responsive layouts that adapt to player needs

Community Management

• Built and nurtured an engaged community across multiple platforms
• Created regular content updates to maintain audience interest
• Responded to player feedback and incorporated it into development
• Managed social media presence and community events

Design Challenges

Emergent Physics Systems

One of the biggest challenges was creating physics-based gameplay that felt both predictable enough to strategize around and dynamic enough to create emergent moments of excitement.

Performance Optimization

Balancing visual fidelity with performance in a physics-heavy game required careful optimization of assets and systems.

Technical Implementation

The game is built in Unity, leveraging C# for gameplay systems and Unity's physics engine for core mechanics. Custom tools were developed to streamline content creation and iteration.

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Status: Currently in active development with regular updates and community engagement.