Game Feel Simulator

Character Controls

WASD or Arrow Keys to move character

Space/W/Up to Jump

Click and drag on various UI elements to change up the gameplay!

What is this?

Game Feel Simulator is a 2D platforming educational tool designed to teach users what can influence the feeling of moving around a character in 2D space. This tool was developed to be used as a supporting material for the Intro to Game Design class at the University of Utah.  Users can learn what potential variables to consider when constructing a 2D character controller, and can explore what "bad" and "good" game feel is.

The tool consists of 4 main interfaces. In the upper left portion of the screen is the save interface where you can change between save profiles and create new ones. In the upper right portion is the timeline which shows real-time input and character statistics. The bottom left portion contains both variable scroll menus which allows for customizing the character controller. And the bottom right portion is the game window where the character can platform through the game world!

THIS TOOL IS STILL IN DEVELOPMENT, YOU MAY ENCOUNTER BUGS AND UNPOLISHED CONTENT

Participate in the playtest!

If you would like to help me polish this project closer to a final product, please complete the following playtest:

1. After downloading and launching the tool, select the "RecreateThis" save profile and play around with the character. DO NOT look at the defined variables for this save profile.

2. After familiarizing yourself with how that character feels, create a new save profile with your name.

3. Attempt to recreate the game feel of the "RecreateThis" save profile in your own save profile. Refer to the variable tool tips that appear when you hover over variable names for detailed descriptions of what each variable does.

4. Compare the feel of your recreation to "RecreateThis" and make adjustments but DO NOT look at any of the defined variables for that save profile until you are finished adjusting your own.

5. Send me any notes on your experience such as things that were not intuitive, did not work, or were troublesome to use. If you are able to, please also send your created save file. Either post these things in the comment section below, or send them to my email - blumakesgame@gmail.com

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