Rootin' Shootin'
Rootin' Shootin': Root Veg, Shoot Veg was my team's entry to the 2023 Global Game Jam, which gave us the prompt "Root". As my first game Jam, it taught me a lot about rapid iteration and working under pressure.
The game is a top-down horde shooter where the player must pull root vegetables from the ground in order to reload. Different vegetables offer different effects when fired (potatoes explode like a grenade on impact whereas spicy ginger sets foes alight).
Genre
Top-down Shooter
Engine
Unreal 5
Language
Blueprints
Release Date
2023
Project Type
Global Game Jam (Team of 6)
Title Screen
Gameplay
Screenshots
Skills and contributions
As it was made as an entry to the Global Game Jam, Rootin' Shootin' was made in under 48 hours. This strict deadline taught me a lot about how to effectively work under-pressure, and how to prioritise tasks to maximise the quality of the final product.
Top down character movement and aiming system.
Modular weapon system which allowed us to easily add a variety of ammo effects.
Plant-plucking reload mechanic.
Health system and health drops from enemies.