Week 1: Core Concept & Story Design

During the first week, I focused on defining the core concept of the game and building the foundation of the narrative. The goal was to create a short, emotional experience centered around memory and exploration.

I worked on:

• Story writing and dialogue design for NPCs

• Defining the two-level structure and the final twist

• Planning the frame collection mechanic as a way to represent memories

• Basic UI ideas and interaction flow

This week was mainly about shaping the idea and making sure the story and gameplay worked together.

Week 2: Level Design & Environment Setup

In the second week, I focused on building the main environment and designing the player experience in the engine.

Key work:

• Creating the village layout using stylized assets

• Designing player paths to guide exploration naturally

• Placing key locations such as houses and the lake

• Adding the first NPC and interaction points

• Initial camera setup and scene composition

The main focus was on readability and making the environment feel clear and easy to navigate.

Week 3: Gameplay Systems & Interaction

During week three, I implemented the core gameplay systems and connected them to the story.

Implemented features:

• Dialogue system for NPC interactions

• Frame collection system using GameInstance

• Level transition between the two levels

• Second NPC and dialogue progression

• Basic UI elements such as frame counter and feedback messages

This week turned the project into a playable experience with a clear gameplay loop.

Week 4: Final Flow, Ending & Polish

In the final week, I focused on polishing the game and completing the full experience.

Key improvements:

• Refined dialogue pacing and player guidance

• Implemented the final lake scene and story reveal

• Camera setup for the ending scene

• UI improvements and feedback clarity

• Bug fixing and testing the full game flow

The main goal was to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish and deliver a strong narrative ending.