Game Programming Laboratory 2023

Livestream

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Trailers

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Jury Experts from Studio Gobo

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Jury Award Winners

We were once again joined by the fantastic Studio Gobo who awarded the Jury Award. After playtesting all 13 games, the expert game developers chose their winner for the jury award. Here are the winners of the Jury Award:

🥇 Meridian Team 3 - "Prometheus: The Heist"

🥈 Meridian Team 1 - "Chronus’ curse"

🥉 Rapture Team 4 - "Hammer Time!"

🥉 Winterhold Team 1 - "Tomb of Anubis"

Audience Award Winners

After the presentations of all games, the audience in the room and the viewers of the youtube livestream got to choose their favorite game. Here are the winners of the Audience Award:

🥇 Rapture Team 3 - "Yggdrasil Ascension"

🥈 Meridian Team 5 - "Olympus Will Brawl"

🥉 Winterhold Team 3 - "Bennu Bennu"

Chronus’ curse is a single-player side-on 2D puzzle platformer game, loosely based on the myth of Pirithous and Theseus. It is set in the underworld, through which the two friends have to travel.
However our heroes are constantly slowed down by obstacles, which present themselves as levels, that they have to overcome to continue on their journey. The main mechanic of the game is that our characters travel in opposite directions of time, due to a curse. The graphics are done in the style of pixel art.

Twisted Descent is an action-packed cave exploration game. Play as Theseus and venture deep into the Minotaur's cave, but beware of danger! When confronting dangerous Cyclops and Minotaur, use the mighty string of Ariadne to slam your enemies into walls, pull them into cliffs, or hurdle amphoras at them.

However, even the most accomplished warrior may find their limits. How deep into the cave are you willing to push yourself?

Prometheus: The Heist is an immersive cooperative game that thrusts players into an epic quest as they follow the daring exploits of four unlikely heroes. Their mission: Infiltrate Mount Olympus, home of the gods, and steal their sacred fire. Sneak past guards, unlock doors, and find ways to get through the randomly generated levels to reach the coveted flame. But the challenge doesn't end there - you must pass the fire between characters without getting burned or caught. With stealth, strategy, and teamwork, navigate the divine realm and defy the gods in this immersive journey through Greek mythology.

Download the game: external page https://marvi.itch.io/prometheus-the-heist

Introducing "Aion's Curse" - an immersive indie game that will captivate your mind and ignite your curiosity. Embark on a mesmerizing journey through a world veiled in mystery and wrapped in enigmatic darkness. In this knowledge-based adventure, you find yourself entangled within an inescapable time loop, forever trapped in an eerie and elusive realm. As the protagonist, your knowledge becomes your greatest ally as you strive to unravel the enigma of this perplexing phenomenon.

What sets Aion's Curse apart is its visually stunning aesthetic. The game features a breathtaking art style that blends unique toon shading graphics with a somber atmosphere, creating an otherworldly experience that is both mesmerizing and haunting. Your journey is driven by the pursuit of knowledge. Uncover hidden secrets, decode cryptic puzzles, and discover concealed places. As you gradually piece together fragments of forgotten history, you'll begin to understand the true nature of the time loop and discover the path to your liberation.

The immersive gameplay of Aion's Curse challenges your intellect, encourages exploration, and rewards your determination. Dive deep into the depths of your mind, analyze clues, and use your acquired knowledge wisely to navigate this intricate world. Prepare to lose yourself in a world where curiosity reigns supreme and unraveling the secrets of the past holds the key to your freedom. Are you ready to step into the shadows and unveil the mysteries of the Aion's Curse?

Engage in divine combat in "Olympus Will Brawl"! Choose your champion from four mighty Olympians - Athena, Zeus, Aphrodite, and Poseidon. Each deity possesses unique abilities and playstyles, from Athena's impenetrable defence to Zeus's electrifying thunder strikes. Battle in intense 1v1 or exhilarating 2v2 matches across mythical arenas like Olympus, Atlantis, and Phaunos. Unleash devastating attacks, master aerial manoeuvres, and wield godly special powers. Knock opponents out and assert your dominance as the ultimate deity!

In the eternal struggle between Odin and Loki, Loki's trickery once again manifests itself. He has stolen Odin's most priced possession the Gugnir, Odin's lance adorned with his magic runes.
Become one of the heroes sent by Odin to retrieve Gugnir from Loki's depths. Empowered with Odin's magic your company will climb down into the cave where Loki hid Gugnir. Use powerful magical abilities to find the way through the cave and fight Loki's minions. But be aware, the cave Gniphahellir is a dark Place!

Hellir is a 2D multiplayer cave exploration game. In the dark environment, players are forced to cooperate to survive and navigate. Light is a scarce resource the whole party has to manage together to achieve their goal.

Bring your creativity with you and embark on a journey through the world of Hammered, a unique 3D single-player puzzle game based on the concept of Thor's magic hammer.

Your player wakes up on an island, with hazy memories of yesterday. Next to you is a magic hammer. Maybe this is Thor's! Play as the mortal main character trying to bring the hammer back to Thor, and guide them as their footsteps get hindered by puzzles and challenges that inhibit the various islands that need to be passed to reach mainland. The puzzles are solved using Hammered's core mechanic, which adds a new interesting touch to third-person puzzle games, and is sure to offer you lots of unique gameplay.

Master your ability to use the magical hammer in creative ways to get around obstacles in each puzzle level and aim for the exit. Laugh and embrace the story and narrative provided on this magical archipelago where godly magic is apparently everywhere. Come on, immerse yourself in the world of Hammered!

Download the game: external page https://dobios.itch.io/hammered

The gods have been warned of a great battle ahead, of Ragnarok bringing down the worlds as they know them. But as it is with all prophecies, no one knows, when it will happen. And so, the speculating gods where waiting. For days. Days turned into years, and years into centuries. And the more time passed, the more it was forgotten. Until today....

Today the gods are old and rusty and need the human's help for Ragnarok. This is where our game begins. The gods want to find the strongest humans, so they challenge them and see if someone manages to climb the world tree Yggdrasil, overcoming all obstacles and defeating the final boss.

Hammers are flying everywhere, the ground is breaking beneath your feet, and everyone is screaming at you to stop camping in a corner. Hammer Time is a fast-paced game that allows you to prove to your friends that you could best them in combat once and for all! Simple controls, short rounds and fast-paced gameplay make Hammer Time perfect for any party. The light-hearted graphics give the game a fun feel and allow you to enjoy some eye-candy, too. So hook up your controllers to the nearest computer and let the chaos commence!

You can download Hammer Time! for free under external page https://lonely-hermit.itch.io/hammertime

LetThatSink is a tower defence game with 3 maps and 5 levels in each map. After each level players can carry back the resources gained to village for upgrades in armory (that unlock high-tier weapons) and panthon (unlock god blessings). There are three basic types of weapons, namely ballista, catapult and cannon. Each weapon has three high-tier upgrades. The final level in each map is made difficult intentionally, so players need to make wise decisions in weapon upgrades and placements in order to pass the level.

Tomb of Anubis is couch-coop game in which you play as explorers that discover a treasure inside a newly found opening in one of the Pyramids of Giza. By taking some of the treasure, you desecrate the grave and thereby unleash the wrath of Anubis, the protector of graves.
Your goal is to find powerful artefacts which are able to entomb Anubis. While navigating through a labyrinth consisting of corridors and chambers, you will encounter traps and obstacles that require cooperation. Can you find all of the artefacts before Anubis finds you?

Download the game: external page https://mytombstone.itch.io/toa

Welcome to HipHipHorus, the ultimate puzzle game that will put your skills to the test! As the player, you will take control of Horus' boat and navigate through challenging 2D mazes filled with angry hippos that are determined to sink your boat and only get more unpredictable with time. You'll have to use your wit and cunning to outsmart these foes, who have special abilities such as dynamically changing the maze structure. These abilities allow them to create new paths to chase you down quicker, while also opening up new route options for you. The end goal is to help Horus safely cross multiple levels of intricate mazes, each increasing in difficulty and danger. With every level, you'll face challenges that will push you to your limits, but the thrill of victory will be worth it. So what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of HipHipHorus and prove yourself as a master puzzle solver!

Download the game: external page https://vanditsharma02.itch.io/hiphiphorus 

Together with your friends, take control of four mighty, god-empowered birds, rain down fire on your enemies and protect the great pyramid. In this fast-paced, cooperative wave defence game, you ARE the towers. Defeat wave after wave, create powerful combos and personalize your playstyle through the randomizedupgrade system. Every round is different!

Wishlist on Steam: external page https://store.steampowered.com/app/2445790/Bennu_Bennu_Protect_the_Pyramid