Color Hop

Player in front of the launch platform, ready for a jump
Player enterring the launch platform
Player falling into the pitfall moving to match the color trail
Player jumping up to collect coins

Inspiration

ColorHop was inspired by the core idea of Color Switch link : matching colors as the main survival rule. We wanted to take that simple mechanic and reinterpret it through jumping. By combining fast-paced vertical movement with color-based decision-making, we aimed to build a clean and intuitive game inside Horizon Worlds.

What it does

ColorHop is a “jump and survive” experience. Players fall through a cosmic pit, chase the color that keeps them alive, and try to hit the matching JumpPad before dropping further.

How we built it

We divided development into two roles: designer and developer. The design side handled worldbuilding, asset creation, visual identity, and overall game flow. The development side implemented the logic that makes everything work, including color detection, jump mechanics, and player interactions.

Challenges we ran into

One major challenge was creating systems that behave uniquely for each player ID. With limited multiplayer-platform background, handling ownership and player-specific items required research and iteration.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We successfully built a clean and satisfying core game loop and a functioning leaderboard that supports competitive play. Thanks to the Horizon Worlds public asset library, we were able to prototype much faster, iterate on ideas quickly, and focus our time on refining the core mechanics and player experience.

What we learned

We learned how to work effectively with the Worlds Desktop Editor, explored its capabilities and limits.

What's next for Color Hop

We plan to include monetization paths, UI improvements, more complex JumpPad behaviors, and consumable or durable items such as power-ups and cosmetics to enrich the experience.