Karmzah Run Game
Overview
Karmzah Run is a desktop game designed to provide users with a fun adventure gaming experience. The game features engaging levels, unique characters, and a focus on accessibility for all players.
Contribution
a. Game Level & Chapter Design -- Designed 30+ engaging levels with progressive difficulty curves, ensuring balanced gameplay. Structured 5 thematic chapters (e.g., jungle, desert) with unique obstacles and visual storytelling. Prototyped level mechanics (e.g., jump timing, power-up placement) in Figma and Unity for playtesting.
b. UI/UX Systems & Player Flow -- Created user flow diagrams to streamline onboarding, gameplay, and reward systems.
Designed intuitive UI elements:
Heads-Up Display (HUD): Score tracker, power-up indicators, and pause menu.
Menus: Chapter selection, character customization, and settings.
Reward Pop-ups: Animated loot boxes and achievement unlocks.
Ensured touch-friendly controls (e.g., button sizing, swipe gestures) for mobile players.
c. Character & Asset Design Collaboration
Partnered with artists to design:
Playable Characters: Silhouette readability, outfit customization options.
Obstacles & Hurdles: Thematic consistency (e.g., vines in jungle levels).
Power-Ups: Visual feedback (e.g., glow effects, sound cues) for usability.
Iterated on character movement animations to enhance feel (e.g., sliding, double jumps).
d. Playtesting & Iteration -- Conducted usability tests with players to refine difficulty spikes and UI clarity.Reduced early-level drop-off rate by 35% by simplifying initial obstacles.