Runaway Café

Name: Runaway Café
Author: Martin MeRu

Five minutes, infinite cuteness—how much can you earn before the clock runs out?

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Game Design & Concept Creation - Developed a whimsical café management mini-game concept tailored for a game jam theme.
Character Design & Personality Writing - Created distinct personalities for each cat character to add charm and memorability.
Gameplay Loop Design - Designed a time-based earning challenge to encourage replayability.
Level Design - Balanced space layout for quick navigation, object placement, and optimal player flow.
Art Style & Visual Coherence - Maintained a consistent, cute aesthetic across characters, environment, and UI.
UI/UX Design - Designed clear visual cues for orders and intuitive indicators for player actions.
Order Matching Mechanic - Implemented a system for reading, matching, and delivering items to NPCs.
Player Feedback Systems - Used animations, visual effects, and sound cues to reinforce correct or incorrect deliveries.
Time-Limited Gameplay System - Created a countdown mechanic with scoring based on performance.
Physics-Based Item Interaction - Allowed picking up and placing of cakes and coffee via mouse click.
Animation Integration - Synced animations with player and NPC actions for responsiveness.
Playtesting & Balancing - Tuned item spawn rates, customer speed, and order frequency for a fun challenge.