Dimension Jumper

Esher College - Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Role(s): Sole Developer

Studio: N/A

Team Size: 1

Platform: PC

Engine & Tools: GameMaker Studio 1.4 (GML)

Timeline: Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

Published: Available on request

Tags: 2D, Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Puzzles, Retro, Sci-Fi

Project Overview

A brief look at the game's concept, mechanics, and development journey.

Dimension Jumper is a retro-inspired 2D Metroidvania platformer. Step into the boots of a solitary spaceman on a mission to reunite with his identical (but red) counterpart. Battle space slugs, robots, and spirits while collecting keys to unlock hidden secrets across 15+ rooms.

Inspired by the classic Sorcery+ (1985), Dimension Jumper holds a special place in my heart as my first foray into game development. This project sparked a passion I never expected, igniting my love for the craft and shaping my journey in creating games.

Development Highlights

Driving the vision, mechanics, and execution as the project's sole developer.

[Sole Developer]

Created all game art using GameMaker Studio's built-in sprite editor, including spacemen, biomes, medkits, spaceships, enemies (space slugs, robots, and spirits), keys, locks, portals, torches, lamps, and various environmental objects.
Designed 16 unique rooms spanning five distinct biomes, each with its own aesthetic and gameplay challenges.
Programmed core mechanics in the GML coding language, including player controls, enemy AI, room transitions, shooting and combat systems, health management, scoring, and puzzle logic.
Conducted extensive playtesting to refine gameplay and ensure quality, culminating in a presentation at Esher College's EPQ showcase, where the game earned top marks.

Screenshots

Screenshots that highlight key moments and environments from Dimension Jumper (2016).