Julian Rijken

TrainTrouble

About the game

Train trouble is an action packed local multiplayer game. You have to get as many passengers to their destination whilst, at the same time, competing against other players.

What i did

I was responsible for programming the entire game as a solo developer. I was confronted with buffering lists for the railway wagons and because this was the first time I made a game in Unity together with a team I learned a lot about Git in the progress.

techniques  Used

Unity: Cinemachine - Wheel collider   

Kitchen Champions

About the game

This game is a party game created for the Xbox, you have to complete the minigames in time so you don't lose the kitchen championship!

What i did

I really liked making this game since I had the chance to create a controller input system and all sorts of fun minigames. I learned to work with the new input system and I created a way to load scenes in async mode with a nice transition and using enums pick a scene by name.

techniques Used

Unity: New Input System - Universal Render Pipeline

C#: Load Scene Async

Twin Stick Shooter

About the game

Twin stick shooter is a top down shooter based in an underwater laboratory where the objective is to take down the enemy robots, solve puzzles and kill the bosses using various weapons from knifes to flamethrowers.

What i did

In this project I created the player, Menu UI and GUI, Inventory and item pickup system, shooting mechanics / switching between weapons and health system. On top of this I also started working in the High Definition Render Pipeline “HDRP” for Unity for the fist time. This being one of the first games I made; I’m still really proud of all the amazing mechanics I made for this game. This was an amazing opportunity to learn about the unity animator, advanced GUI systems and all of the C# code I created like the inventory and shooting mechanics.

techniques Used

Unity: New Input System - High Definition Render Pipeline - Cinemachine - ShaderGraph - Blend Trees

C#: Inheritance - DrawGizmos

Water Museum

About the game

The game is a underwater simulation to show children the consequences of water pollution, see video below. The game was made for Nederlands Watermuseum.

What i did

I was responsible for creating the coral growing system, the underwater effects and all of the interaction with the UI and the touch screen. I learned to work with touch screen, device emulator and shader graph.

techniques Used

Unity: New Input System - ShadeGraph - Universal Render Pipeline

C#: Object Pool - Interfaces

Morph

About the game

Morph is a game about a alien blob that fell from space, the blob wants to blend in with the people on the earth. When the blob sees an animal he unlocks the ability to morph in to the animal. You will have to solve puzzles by morphing in to different animals to make your way through the level.

What i did

My focus was on the player and creating a system for the player to morph between different animals. This was the first time working with 2D physics and hand drawn frame animations.

techniques Used

Unity: New Input System - Timeline 

One Button Game Jam 

About the game

The game is only controlled by your mouse, drift around the level getting the highest multiplier/score and preform sick stunts.

What i did

I did all the programming for the game. I enjoyed making the car controller and inventing a cool menu that can be used by only moving the mouse. The game jam “from school” took 4 days. This was the first game jam I participated in.

OWO Haptic Feedback Suit 

 Flora The Explorer

About the game

The game is a demo for the OWO haptic feedback suit. The goal of the game is to reach the end of the temple and along the way you will be confronted by various traps, so that you can experience the feeling of the suit.

What i did

I was picked as one of 2 people in each class to go to Malaga! I was in Malaga for 2 weeks, I entered the Malaga game jam and created a game for a gaming company which was creating a haptic feedback suit.

We only had 2 days to create this whole game so you can imagine the rush we had to go through. I was in charge of the camera cutscenes, the audio and the player, I also had the chance again to work with shader graph for the sand.

Malaga Game Jam 

About the game

The game is a simple platformer game where you have to jump away from a monster that’s chasing you while you have to repair hatches together so you can escape from the monster.

What i did

This was a really interesting experience for me, it was the first time I joined a real game jam, and the first time I was working with people who were speaking a different language than I. In the end it was more about the experience of making a game and to make a game quickly with completely random people, who can barely understand me, and I’m still really thankful that I got the opportunity to join a game jam in a different country and to meet so many new people.

Source Level Design

Besides programming I also like to design. I always loved making my own Counter strike maps, and to play them together with friends. I have uploaded these maps to my steam workshop which you can visit here.

Air Drop System For CSGO

This is a simple airdrop system I made for Counter Strike Global Offensive inside of the source engine.

3D Modeling

I can also make 3D models, have a look!

2D Graphics

I can also make 2D art, have a look!

Rapid Prototyping

It is important to develop prototyping skills. The game you see below is an adventure game prototype where I tried to learn about flying AI, the level was also made by me.

Play Testing

The games below are play tested for one of the aesthetics like: “Competition – Sensation, Fantasy, Narrative, Challenge, Fellowship, Discovery, Expression, Submission.” After the play test results I picked out the game that matched the most to the aesthetic I was trying to achieve. I added some features I got from the feedback. We used Google forms for the answers.

After Burner II

About the game

This game is a faithful remake of the original AfterBurner II for the Sega Genesis. It includes all the cool features from the original, such as barrel rolls, various stages with distinct flight behaviors, enemies that follow Bezier curves, and much more. I strongly encourage you to experience this game firsthand. Feel free to try it out using the button below!

What i did

This is my first game created using C++ and SDL. I've built a whole game object/component system behind the scenes, kinda like Unity, and added lots of other stuff to make this big 3D game possible. I'm really looking forward to getting better at C++ since there are so many cool things in the project that I'd love to make even better. I guess you could call this my first shot at making a game with C++!

Parry Tank

About the game

Parry tank is an endless tank game with the goal of driving as far as possible. Unlike other tank games, you can’t actually fire at enemies. You will have to reflect incoming bullets and use your land mines to overcome obstacles.

What I did

This was a solo project where I had to explore all parts of the development process. My goal for this project was to focus a bit more on user experience and making the game easy to play.

Fools Fight

About the game

Conquer your opponents within an arena by striking them on the head with a hammer until you emerge as the final contender standing. The hammer has the power to instantly eliminate your opponents with a single blow. The participant who remains standing at the end of each round earns a point. Ultimately, the player boasting the highest point tally at the conclusion of the final round clinches victory in the game.

What i did

In this project, I have delved into the realm of crafting a multiplayer game. This served as my first attempt utilizing Unity and Photon for networking capabilities. I am enthusiastic about continuing to explore the realm of multiplayer gaming, as I find lots of joy in the shared experience of playing games together.

Pirate Bay

About the game

Arrr, me hearties! Pirate Bay be the grand finale of me project what I crafted fer me studies at GLU. In this here game, ye'll be sailin' yer ship 'cross the mighty sea, gatherin' all the precious treasures whilst steerin' clear o' them scurvy enemy vessels and treacherous obstacles. The game even be offerin' power-ups, bestowin' yer ship with special abilities to make her sail smooth. Yarrr!

What i did

In a mere span of 2 weeks, I accomplished the remarkable feat of creating an entire game single-handedly. This endeavor encompassed not only crafting a comprehensive technical design document and meticulous code documentation but also adeptly managing a scrum board, complete with a dedicated point system. This game stands as a true testament to the incredible skills I have cultivated over the course of the past 4 years!

2D Graphics

I'll have the dev log speak for itself ;)