Grade Pursuit Adventure (GPA) Arcade Simulator

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  Arcade Booth at SMU

Inspiration

We were inspired by the joys of college. We also knew we wanted to incorporate both 2D and 3D elements, so we decided an arcade machine that runs a 2D game.

What it does

GPA Pursuit simulates an arcade game in the pursuit of a degree. It includes a 2D game that is run in a 3D space, with the player able to control a 2D character using 3D buttons. In the game, the character collects grades, which can hurt or help their GPA, and collect objects that will help them.

How we built it

GPA Pursuit was built using Godot and its language, GDScript. We combined 2D and 3D elements to add 2D elements to a 3D game.

Challenges we ran into

There were challenges with the spawning location of the arcade machine and the collision of its buttons. There was also some challenges relating to the 2D game, such as spawning objects at random locations. We overcame these challenges and were able to accomplish our goals.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of our combination of 2D and 3D elements in the same game. Each of us individually also achieved our personal goals for this project and acquired new skills and knowledge.

What we learned

Starting the project, we each had individual goals relating to our part of the project: creating a 3D model of an arcade machine with working buttons, running a 2D scene in a 3D scene, instantiating objects at randomized spots, and improving spritework skills. We were all able to accomplish and surpass our goals, increasing our knowledge and skill

What's next for Grade Pursuit Adventure (GPA) Arcade Simulator

We hope to make arcade simulators for other joys of college. Group project simulator, Caffeine Dependency Simulator, and finally, Hackathon Simulator.

Built With

• gdscript
• godot