Robosynthesis is a 3D action/puzzle platformer, where the player awakens as a solar-powered robot in a post-apocalyptic data center. The game is largely inspired by Portal, Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion, and Metroid Prime.
The main mechanic is that every player action, such as moving, jumping, or shooting, consumes a single energy resource. Energy is recovered from light shafts and item pickups placed throughout each level. Every action must be carefully considered, as it could be your last!
The game was produced in one semester for my senior project at Eastern Michigan University. The game had a core team of five 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, Level Design, Sound Design
Led a core team of five devs + two extra contributors.
Created and maintained a game design document with our team.
Programmed all major gameplay systems: player controller, energy system, and puzzle objects, emphasizing a modular script workflow.
Also some backend stuff: input, save data, layered music, debug options.
Executed entire 3D art pipeline for player character model, from blockout to final import and animations.
Also authored a unique energy fill shader using UVs and an offset mask.
Decorated and designed 3 large levels, in collaboration with a level designer and an environment artist.
Look-dev'd art style and environments, handled all VFX, lighting and particles.
Designed, programmed, animated all UI.
Designed all sound effects, and implemented alongside music.
Composited final promo material, created trailer.
... and much more, often helping other devs regarding their work, cleaning up scenes, importing assets, etc.
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Credits
Andrew Higgins: Systems Programming, Quality Assurance
Jayden Biggs: Concept Art, Player & Creature Design, Promo Illustration
Joseph Jablonski: 3D / Tech Art, Environment & Creature Art, Creature Animation
Mina Heffler: Level Design, Music, Gameplay Programming
Jacob Sarnowski: Data Log Writing
Chris Carson II: End Screen Illustration
Awards
University of Michigan + Eastern Michigan University Student Games Showcase (Winter 2026)
Ranked #1 EMU game.
Ranked #2 overall, the highest-ever ranked EMU game in the 9-year history of EMU being invited to the event.
First trailer that was shown due to the host liking it so much.
