Tony Froman

Lika takes you on a journey through the seasons from the eyes of a spirit of nature

Help restore the balance of the forest and save its denizens!

Lika is a chill, side-scrolling single-player experience, where the player controls the wind to save the animals of the forest and collect leaves along the way!

In 2018, Lika was shown off at PAX East as part of the Student Games showcase.

It's available for most Android devices on the Google Play Store.

My Involvement

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My primary focus in the development cycle was improving the backend systems to ensure a smooth user experience with minimal bugs.

Namely, I created a custom, vector-based physics solution for fluid dynamics. The leaf's rigidbody is able to float through the air, get trapped in wind vortexes and other obstacles, while still being affected by normal physics collisions and gravity.

During the last stretch, I was also tasked with overhauling the main menu into a diegetic storybook. I was able to accomplish this task within a week, and I am very proud of the final product.

I was also responsible for fixing the remaining bugs, polishing gameplay, optimizing for mobile and publishing it to the App Store for full launch.

Through this process, I was able to get good exposure and experience polishing and shipping a game.

A Fairytale in Your Hands

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The crowning achievement of the UI is the title screen. It features a dynamic, interactive storybook interface that enables you to turn pages at the touch of a finger and really gives it the storybook feel.

The background is a real-time render of a 3D environment overlayed by a worn paper to give the user interface a picturesque feel. The camera follows the leaves and wind as it blows through a vibrant forest scene.

Experience The Seasons

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Lika takes place over the four seasons and features unique tasks and creatures in each stage. The player is tasked with navigating these environments, solving puzzles, and collecting leaves to restore balance to the forest.

Help the Denizens of the Forest

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Without the wind spirit, Lika, animals have become trapped and in all sorts of mishaps. As you progress along your journey, help them out for extra rewards!

Blow Obstacles Aside

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Lika features many wind-oriented obstacles and tasks to complete. The player must swipe to clear out fog, to navigate prickly vines, and power windmills to destroy barriers.

Life Returns!

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As the player collects leaves and reinvigorates the forest, the music adds layers of vibrancy and colors shift from sepia tones to all of the brilliant shades of nature. This not only adds artistic flavor, but also provides a visual indicator of progress and feedback for the player.

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