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Spring 2020

3D

GDAD Capstone Course

The 3D Capstone Course in the GDAD Program at the University of Texas at Austin occurs each spring, and challenges students to utilize all their new skills to create a final project. Undergraduates from the Departments of Arts and Entertainment Technologies and Computer Science, as well as other departments across campus, were assigned to one of seven teams, and each team developed their own unique 3D video game.


 

My Mini Mushroom
AET Team 1: Fun Guys

title image for My Mini Mushroom

My Mini Mushroom is an adorable mushroom-themed pet simulation game. You and your cute little mushie friend can play with a variety of toys, decorate the mush house, play dress up together, and so mush more! In Mush Rush, a rhythm-based minigame, you can earn golden leaves to buy more things to make your mushie happy!

Genre: Simulation/Rhythm Runner
Platforms: Android, Mac, and Windows
Expected ESRB: E for Everyone

  • Adam Augustine – Sound Designer, Scrum Master
  • Peyton Breech – Tech Animator
  • Walter Bribach – Artist
  • Louise Hellberg – Programmer
  • Jimmy Liu – Artist, Animator
  • Tony Nguyen – Tech Designer
  • Amber Smith – Programmer, Voice Actress
  • Hannah Wetterau – Programmer

Download | Trailer


 

Custodial Conundrum
AET Team 2: Aisle 2

Artistic sketch of characters from Custodial Conundrum

Custodial Conundrum is a casual stealth/puzzle game where you play the janitor of a medieval school of magic. You have been ignored for years and it is time to take your revenge. Sneak around the school, learn magic, and uncover the secret to finally becoming a wizard.

Genre: Stealth/puzzle
Platforms: Mac and Windows
Expected ESRB: E10+ (Everyone ages 10 and up)

  • Kevin Benavides – Designer
  • Wade Bribach – 3D Environment Artist
  • Ben Clark – Sound Designer, Scrum Master
  • Matthew Hoffman – Programmer
  • Yohannes Laksana  – 3D Character Modeler, Animator
  • Jenny Liu – Programmer, UI Artist
  • Sarah Robertson – Programmer

Download | Trailer


 

Secrets of Memoria VR
AET Team 3: Computer Wizards

screenshot from Secrets of Memoria VR

Assume the role of an amnesiac wizard— in VR! Draw out magical runes with the tip of your wand and unleash their magical power on your foes! Combine runes to discover dozens of spells as you explore the land of Memoria and embark on a quest to defeat the Dark Wizard.

Genre: Action-survival
Platforms: VR and Windows
Expected ESRB: T for Teen (Mild violence)

  • Caleb Barnwell – Programmer, Scrum Master
  • Alexia Carmona – Artist
  • Anson “Cooper” Fryar – Programmer, Game Designer
  • Megan Holden – Artist
  • Catherine Lu – Programmer
  • Victor Morandi – Programmer
  • William Valero – Audio
  • Claudia Watson – Artist, Game Designer

Trailer


 

3 O’Clock Train to Apocalypse
CS Team 1: TrainGame

screenshot of 3 O'Clock Train to Apocalypse game

In the dreaded double-Apocalyptic future, run, shoot, and loot your way to victory. Evade or kill zombies and aliens in this over the top shooter set in the near future. Collect loot to upgrade your weapons to fight over ever more waves of enemies.

Genre: Shooter
Platforms: Windows
Expected ESRB: T for Teens (Mild violence)

  • Dinah Baum – Programmer
  • Clarissa Chacon – Artist
  • Samuel Cho – Sound Designer
  • Calvin Dao – Programmer
  • Brandon Head – Tech Artist, Scrum Master
  • John Luke Horlador – Artist
  • Chase Odom – Programmer
  • Mabry Schlenker – Artist

Download | Trailer


 

Journey Through Xanzora
CS Team 2: NotNotTeam2 Productions screenshot from Journey Through Xanzora video game

Inexplicably, acting as the marine assigned to the Xanzora incident, you venture onto the planet’s surface.  However, upon arriving, you realize that the planet as the celestial body begins to warp space and time, as well as your reality.

Genre: Action-Adventure
Platforms: Windows
Expected ESRB: Rated T

  • Samuel Cho – Sound Designer
  • Brian Dyck – Programmer, Scrum Master
  • William Nakata – Artist
  • Han Nguyen – Artist
  • Kevin Pick – Lead Artist and Programmer

Download | Trailer


 

Shoo, Box!
CS Team 3: Leg N Dairy

title page for Shoo, Box! video game

You’re a shoebox who loves its owner, but one day, they leave you behind in a hotel. You’ll do anything to reunite, even if that means growing legs and walking out the door! Use special abilities from shoes you find to solve puzzles in this heartwarming adventure.

Genre: Puzzle/Stealth
Platforms: Xbox One, Windows and Mac
Expected ESRB: E (Everyone)

  • Jake Crabtree – Lead Designer, UI/Gameplay Programmer
  • Adriana Gonzales – 3D Modeler, Rigger, Animator
  • Delong “Miki” Lin – Sound Designer, Composer
  • Yushan Sha – 3D Modeler, Character Artist
  • Olivia Schweers – UI Artist/Programmer, Cutscene Artist, Logo Designer
  • Edwin Silerio – Gameplay Programmer, Scrum Lord
  • Nathan Stubbs – Gameplay, Shader, UI Programmer

Download | Trailer


 

Heartfelt
CS Team 4: Heartfelt Studios

screenshot from Heartfelt video game

You wake up from deep slumber to be told that you are a powerful adventurer who must save the world once again. Unfortunately, your guardian spirit has allowed a tiny dragon to steal your powers and memories of what it’s like to be a great hero. Wander through a vibrant, colorful world where you defeat dragons, steal their magic, and save the world.

Genre: Action-Adventure
Platform: Windows
Expected ESRB: E10+ (Everyone ages 10 and up)

  • Mindy Chi – Programmer,Designer
  • Reed Giunta – Artist, Scrum Master
  • Delong “Miki” Lin – Sound Designer
  • Justin Wu – Technical Artist

Download | Trailer

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