Challenges & Solutions

• Level generation: Designed and implemented a procedural system that assembles tracks and cave segments from a limited set of prefabs. The system ensures compatibility between pieces, keeping the infinite track both playable and varied.

• Character control: Programmed responsive minecart controls and collision handling, balancing a sense of speed with precision to keep gameplay engaging.

• Visual impact: Developed a custom vertex shader to warp the world as the player moves, amplifying the sense of motion and immersion.

• Team collaboration: While my main focus was coding, I also supported other team members by integrating assets, debugging, and helping refine gameplay features, ensuring the project came together smoothly.

Reflection

This project strengthened my skills in procedural generation and gave me practical experience working in a small, collaborative team environment. I also learned how to adapt features for the Unity Web Player, balancing visuals and performance so the game could run smoothly when embedded online.