My Experience

This was the first in-person game jam I experienced. It was a great opportunity to work under a tight deadline and challenge my skills as an aspiring video game programmer.

Working in the same space as others felt inspirational and helped me realize how much communication and decision-making matter in an environment with such limited time. I had to adapt quickly and submit my tasks on time to ensure proper gameplay for the player and a completed game, while understanding how necessary it is to simplify ideas to fit the time limit.

I was responsible for the save system of our game. We wanted the theme to be fully integrated into the game in all ways possible, so what you already saw and can't see anymore shouldn't be there, even if the game is closed. This system helped me understand how different parts of a game connect together, how imporant is it is to have an organized system, and how every mechanic in a game can affect the overall game experience.

This game jam gave me more confidence in my skills and made me realize how much can be achieved with the right mindset, how important communication, good planning, and collaboration are, and how they can lead to great results. Self Reflection was a great learning experience with a mind-blowing output.