Game Design @ UVA CSComputer Game Design Courses and Research
Our Games
About Game Design at UVA
Our courses are introductory courses in video game design and production. We will focus on both the design and technical aspects of creating a game, from concept inception and prototyping through coding and playtesting.
These games were all created as the final project for the class in teams of 2-6 students. For more information about the course, please go to http://www.cs4730.org.
Twilight Tower
It’s a true adventure story to the core: you’re the brave knight scaling towers to save the forlorn princess. Or wait, is it a romantic fairy tale classic where you struggle on your way to finding your knight in shining armor? Well, it’s both actually. Solve puzzles and fight brave battles as you experience what it’s like from both sides of the classic story. Click here to explore the world of Twilight Tower! Supported in both PC and mobile browsers (but may need to request the desktop site on mobile). PC browser recommended. Controls: use mouse for everything! Credits: Mira Khan (Puzzle Room, Puzzle, Visual Novel & SFX, Game Progression), Jennifer Truong (Combat Room, Story, Character Art, Background Art), Samantha Verdi (Combat & SFX, Character Sprites and Animations, Music), Saniyah Smith (Combat)
Title:
Twilight Tower
Date:
December 2024
Genre:
RPG, Combat, Puzzle, Visual Novel
Halloween Hyperspace
Join Yue and Ayana as they spend Halloween together... but in an unfamiliar world? Click here to embark on a spooky adventure and solve tricky puzzles to help the girls get back home in Halloween Hyperspace! Supported in PC browser only. Controls: space to advance in any dialogue pop-ups (Visual Novel)/interact with pumpkin or Ayana (Overworld), arrow keys to move (Overworld), mouse click for any UI elements (Pumpkin). Additionally, R to reset Ayana's position (Overworld); however, this is usually not necessary to use. Credits: Mira Khan
A top-down exploration driven RPG with some platforming elements, set in an alternate reality with some medieval/fantasy themes. Play in your browser at http://uvacs.games/games/gbstudio/roadA game by Cato Zhong
Title:
The Road Less Traveled
Date:
May 2024
Genre:
RPG/Platformer
Lost In Space
In this space exploration game, you'll wander freely until your curiosity leads you to something intriguing. Uncover new items and meet intriguing characters in this casual GameBoy platformer! Play in your browser at http://uvacs.games/games/gbstudio/lostA game by Giselle Villatoro
Title:
Lost In Space
Date:
May 2024
Genre:
Platformer
LetHimCook
LetHimCook is a puzzle platformer game. The player is tasked with collecting the ingredients so he may cook a meal for himself. Download at http://uvacs.games/games/LetHimCook.zip
Title:
LetHimCook
Date:
May 2023
Genre:
Puzzle Platformer
Lemonade Leap
Get zesty with lemonade leap! Collect lemons for your little bro before time runs out- but watch out for the cows! Play in your browser at http://uvacs.games/games/gbstudio/lemonadeA game by Alexander Lindsay & Ronald Orellana
Title:
Lemonade Leap
Date:
May 2024
Genre:
Platformer
The Construction Intern
Tom is late for work one day and finds out he has to get all the construction plans his boss lost. In this 2D Platformer, you will be tasked to beat obstacles and break blocks to find all 6 pieces! Play in your browser at http://uvacs.games/games/gbstudio/constructionA game by Brandol Galicia
You wake up after a long cryo-sleep and find yourself in an unknown planet! With the help of your trusty companion R0B0T, can escape and make your way back home? Play in your browser at http://uvacs.games/games/gbstudio/astroA game by David Lee
Title:
Astro Dude
Date:
May 2024
Genre:
Puzzle Platformer
PathPlanner
Pathplanner is a top down puzzle game. The player is tasked with making paths between two points, attempting to spend as little as possible to connect the points. Download at http://uvacs.games/games/PathPlanner.zip
Title:
PathPlanner
Date:
May 2023
Genre:
Puzzle/Simulation
C'villian
C'villian is a Tamagotchi-style game where the player controls a UVA student who is trying to navigate four years at the university while balancing learning, fun, and physical well-being. Each of these aspects of student life at UVA has an associated minigame in order to boost their levels. As they progress through the four years at UVA, the student will have access to various upgrades to give them advantages. Only the brightest will avoid failing and make it through to graduation. Download at https://uvacs.games/games/Cvillian.zip
Title:
C'villian
Date:
May 2023
Genre:
Simulation
BoxBattle
This is a super awesome game that I made and love! Maybe I'll finish it someday! Download at http://uvacs.games/games/BoxBattle.zip! Only works on Mac! Because reasons!
Title:
BoxBattle
Date:
May 2023
Genre:
Platformer
Duper Brawler Siblings
Duper Brawler Siblings is a multiplayer platform fighter where you can knock your friend all over the screen with punches, kicks and specials! The one who comes out on top will be the one that attacks the other the most! Download at http://uvacs.games/games/DuperBrawlerSiblings.zip!
Utilize changes in gravity and manipulate it yourself to solve platforming puzzles in this short game. Hope to expand on it one day! Download at http://uvacs.games/games/EscapeFromThornton.zip! Should work on both Mac and Windows!