Note: This post references version 0.3.0. The current version may be different.
Fortify is out! You can play the latest version of the game below:
Overview
This puzzle game was developed during Global Game Jam 2019 (GGJ), where the theme was:
What home means to you
We chose Phaser as our game framework and matter.js as our physics engine. We also scaffolded the project from the phaser-template repository.
The game mechanics were inspired by a matter.js example found in Phaser Labs.
Our goals while building the game were to keep it accessible, responsive, and intuitive—there are no instructions, so players learn by experimenting. We aimed to keep everything as simple as possible: the only way to interact with the world is by clicking or tapping. Currently, the game has three levels.
Possible improvements include:
- improving the physics,
- integrating sound,
- enhancing gameplay,
- adding transitions and animations,
- and refining the UI.
Overall, this was an amazing game jam. Thanks to everyone who made it possible—and to the playtesters who stopped by during the showcase. It warmed our hearts to hear that the game was “fun” and “addicting”.
Team
- Ben Budnevich - Designer, Artist, Programmer
- Dan Phillips - Level designer, Programmer
- Lindsay Strasser - Tester
- Mark - Programmer
Final Remarks
Play the game or check out the source code. All feedback is welcome!