Cephalopod Sidestep is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer where you embody an octopus that has to make its escape from a restaurant run by bears that serves a special delicacy: hot dogs made from octopus flesh!

Outside of your traditional WASD movement, you have special wall-climbing and inking abilities (which can be used to blind the bears and trigger actions in the environment!

As the sole programmer on the team, I got a lot of experience implementing just about everything: gameplay mechanics, audio systems, animation systems, and health UI! I programmed all 40+ C# scripts from scratch.  I designed and developed all 4 levels, with 1 unique puzzle system each. I also drew and implemented all the UI (health, buttons, etc.) and 5+ animations using Unity Sprite Skin. Finally, I collaborated with a 3-person music production team from Berklee School of Music for creation of SFX and MX tracks (which I then implemented in the game).

Please give it a play on my itch.io page and leave a comment! I'm super curious to hear what you think!