Cup of Joe is a light puzzle game that revolves around using multiple perspectives to solve the puzzles. You play as Joe, an ordinary average run-of-the-mill person, who didn’t get enough sleep. So, much like every other person in the world, Joe is in desperate need of a cup of coffee. Help Joe survive the work day by getting him his morning cup of joe.
Engine: Unity
Platform: Android
Development Time: September 2023 - December 2023
Team Size: 4
Role: Programmer
Engineered core gameplay systems, including:
Sophisticated gameplay logic and mechanics • Intuitive user interface
Immersive audio integration • Advanced A* pathfinding algorithm for character navigation
Efficient level data management using C# Dictionary structures
Developed productivity-enhancing tools for level designers, featuring: •
Automated level generation system based on designer input
Streamlined workflow for rapid level creation and iteration
Dynamic layout spawning mechanism
Red Panda Studios chose this project because we were interested in many perspective puzzle games such as FEZ, or Super Paper Mario. We wanted to capture that same element of whimsy and silliness that those games embody, while also simplifying them to work on the tablet. In the end, we decided the story of a quest for a morning cup of coffee was too relatable not to tell, because many days that’s exactly what that feels like, a quest.
This game was worked on for over 2 months, from the end of September to the start of December in 2023. This project was beneficial to the team members because for 3 of the 4 members this was their first time making a game. So it was an invaluable learning experience about the development process that goes into making a game.