Virtual Reality Game by Ethan Honoway
Dimensional Duelist
Overview
Dimensional Duelist is a turn-based card game that is developed for Virtual Reality. Play against “The Master” as you fight for the Dimensions. Strategize with your cards and utilize the card’s unique badge features as you fight against “The Master’s” army. Travel through multiple dimensions as you try to stop “The Master’s” evil schemes!
Dimensional Duelist Logo
Purpose
Dimensional Duelist, featuring the formidable adversary "The Master" and the enthralling traversal of diverse dimensions, promises to revolutionize gaming experiences. With its immersive virtual reality setting, players are transported into a realm where strategy, wit, and adventure intertwine. Beyond mere entertainment, this project aims to redefine interactive storytelling, offering players a chance to engage deeply with the narrative as they confront challenges across various dimensions. By blending elements of traditional card games with cutting-edge VR technology, this project aspires to ignite a passion for gaming while fostering strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills among its players.
The Process
Environment Design
When shaping the environment you play in, I took into consideration the fact that I’m developing a VR game, people are going to want to explore instead of really focusing on the game. With that in mind, I changed the room to be smaller to make sure the player actually plays the game instead of wandering around a giant environment.
Card Design
When developing the cards, I wanted to make sure the game wasn’t too simple. To add some spice to it, I added a system where cards can have “badges” or modifiers to change the tide of battle. Some cards can fly, others can block attacks. I thought this would bring more variety in builds and overall, enhance the way you think about playing the cards.
Game Design
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
VR Engine
This project was built on the Unity game engine. When researching what game engines I should use, I found that Unity was used by many different developers in the gaming industry. With that in mind, I used Unity also for its innovative Virtual Reality support, which has helped streamline the process of creating this game.
Senior Biography
Born and raised in White Lake, Michigan, Ethan Honoway is a New Media Studies major with a focus on Video Game Design. He is the main caster for Blockhouse's BEL E-sports League and is involved in the college's E-sports program.
After he graduates, Ethan hopes to obtain an internship for a video game company, with the intent to get hired.
