Stacked

Navigate a bustling warehouse, maneuvering pallets with precision using a forklift. With limited space and a ticking timer, each move counts as you strategically fill the racks for maximum points.

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Inspiration

Inspired by the limited space that one of our group members encountered whilst working his former forklift operator job, Stacked plays into the object-oriented special-awareness required for forklift operation. Stacked immerses players in the intense, solitary hustle of forklift operation while providing players with a uniquely challenging test of precision and strategy.

What it does

The world of Stacked puts the user into the shoes of a forklift operator in an always-busy warehouse, with a very limited amount of space. Users must overcome the challenges of precision accuracy and time management, to get as many pallets on the racks as possible before the time runs out.

How we built it

Built completely in C#, utilizing the Unity game engine and Unity's unique source control, Stacked combines knowledge of physics engines, object-oriented programming, and asset management into a start to finish playable package.

Challenges we ran into

With 2/3 members of our group lacking knowledge and experience in game development, it was a challenge for them learn as much as possible through a hands-on learning project. Additionally, our lack of prior technical experience with physics engines posed unique problems that had to be overcome.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Creating a start to finish, playable game within 24 hours has been a huge accomplishment for us. Our team members worked tirelessly to make our vision a reality and create a welcoming user experience. Additionally, overcoming all of our setbacks and lack of prior experience has been a huge accomplishment.

What we learned

Among other things, this project helped solidify our understanding of object oriented programming as well as gave us a crash course on game development and project management.

What's next for Stacked

Coming up next for Stacked, the game will see additional game modes added, more robust gameplay mechanics, higher-spec production value / assets, and a potential release on Steam or itch.io. Our team has identified countless opportunities for improvement and advancement within Stacked, allowing us to continue working our newfound passion project.

Controls

  • WASD / Arrow Keys to move
  • Left Shift (Hold) to activate first person camera
  • X/Z to raise and lower forklift forks
  • Spacebar (Hold) to activate handbrake

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