Trials

Description

This project is a simple car racing game created as part of a Game Development and Design assignment. The game focuses on time-based gameplay, player movement, and interface feedback. The player drives a car along a road and collects time-boost objects while avoiding obstacles before the countdown timer reaches zero.

My Role & Responsibilities

• Designed the racing map layout using basic 3D objects

• Implemented player movement and car controls

• Programmed a countdown timer system

• Designed and implemented UI elements (menu, timer, speedometer)

• Created collision-based time extension mechanics

Tools / Engine Used

• Unity

• C#

• Unity UI System

• Unity Standard Assets (Car Controller)

UI / Interface Design Focus

The UI was designed to clearly communicate time pressure and player speed. A countdown timer provides constant feedback on remaining time, while a speedometer helps reinforce the sensation of movement. The main menu separates gameplay from instructions to improve clarity and usability.

Gameplay Features

• 30-second countdown timer

• Time-extending collectible objects

• Speedometer displaying car speed

• Simple collision-based interactions

• Game-over state when the timer reaches zero

Controls

• W / Up Arrow – Accelerate

• A / Left Arrow – Turn Left

• D / Right Arrow – Turn Right

• S / Down Arrow – Brake / Reverse

Menu Design

The game includes a menu scene with two buttons:

• Play Game – Starts the game

• How to Play – Displays gameplay instructions and controls