GO! GO! Beetle Roller! is a comic-style, physics-based 3D platformer with gameplay inspired by Katamari, Monkey Ball, and Pizza Tower – with a Kamen Rider-inspired protagonist. The game features 10 arcade-style levels, with 3 time-based ranks to reach in each.
The main mechanic is the players "ball gadget," which grows in size with powerups and shrinks when squashing enemies. The player must manage the size of their ball in order to destroy enemies at certain power levels, and fit through certain spaces.
The game was produced in one semester for a Unity class at Eastern Michigan University. The game had a core team of four developers, and I was effectively responsible for leading development.
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What I Did
At a glance: 3D & Tech Art, Programming, UI, Animation, Sound Design
Led a team of four devs.
Executed entire 3D pipeline for all models (player, enemies, props), according to concept art ref.
Authored a unique toon shader with camera-space halftone dots.
Designed, programmed and animated a stylish user interface.
Programmed gameplay systems such as ball power, and backend systems such as level management and save data.
Designed all sound effects and implemented with music.
Managed promo material and Steam page, and created trailer.
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Credits
Mina Heffler: Design, Narrative, Programming, Composer
Patrick Arteaga: Level Design, Character Animation
Chris Carson II: Character Design, Concept Art, Illustration
Awards & Stats
University of Michigan + Eastern Michigan University Student Games Showcase (Winter 2025)
