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Contextual Input Platformer

My RoleSolo Programmer

Software & Languages UsedC#,Unity , Visual Studio 2022

Overview

Context

This project was a solo developed university assigment in which we were tasked within 3 weeks to make a series of different mechanics only using one action button other than the WASD keys

Grapple point swing | Hold space down when close to grapply points in the air

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The core loop is simple: move through short platforming sections, use Space to chain traversal options (double jump → swing → wall hold/jump), and clear basic enemies by stomping them from above (Mario-style). The goal was to keep the game readable: one key, but clear rules and predictable behaviour.

Mechanics included:

• Double jump for mid-air correction and gap coverage
• Swinging when close enough to a swing point (Space acts as “grab rope”)
• Wall hold / wall jump to recover from bad jumps and climb tight areas
• Basic enemies that patrol left/right and can be defeated only by landing on top

Highlights

This prototype was built around a strict constraint: only one extra key (Spacebar) could drive multiple mechanics. To make that work, Space is treated as a context-sensitive action.

• If near a swing point: & Space is held then rope form point to player created.
• if touching a wall: Space supports wall hold / wall jump off (recovery + climbing).
• if on ground or air or wall normal one tap or double tap on space will perform a normal or double jump The goal was to keep it readable: one input, but the player can still predict what will happen based on their current state and position.

This project is essentially a small movement playground where the player chains traversal tools to progress:

• Double jump helps with gap coverage and correcting mistakes mid-air.
• Swing points add momentum-based traversal and route variety.
• Wall hold / wall jump supports tight sections and prevents cheap falls.

Media suggestion: keep this dropdown visual — 2–3 short gifs max:

1. Double jump correction
2. Swing attach + release
3. Wall jump recovery

General

• Enemies are intentionally simple: they patrol left/right, and the player can only defeat them by jumping on top (Mario-style).

• enemy senses via tag and normal detection.

• Keeps combat readable and lets the prototype stay focused on the movement constraint rather than complex fighting systems.

Media suggestion: 1 short gif showing a stomp kill + enemy patrol loop.

External Assets Used

• City & Sky background: https://free-game-assets.itch.io/free-city-backgrounds-pixel-art