Project Type
School Project
Duration
7 Weeks
Team Size
6 Developers
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Genre
Puzzle Adventure
My Contributions
Game Design • 3D Art • Level Design • Environment Art • Gameplay Programming
OVERVIEW
Jester and the Box is a cozy puzzle adventure created as the final project for the Game Design & UX program at Futuregames. Developed by a team of six students, the game follows a whimsical journey where players solve environmental puzzles alongside the mysterious box companion, Lorenzo.
The project was designed around a predefined player persona, influencing everything from the game's pacing and puzzle design to its visual readability and player guidance. This provided a strong foundation for creating an accessible and cohesive player experience.
MY ROLE
My role spanned multiple disciplines throughout the project. I was responsible for modeling and UV mapping all 3D assets used in the game, working with textures created by our 2D artist. I also contributed to the overall game design, assisted with level design, and did environment design for three of the game's levels.
In collaboration with another programmer, I also implemented several gameplay systems and interactions in Unreal Engine, including doors, pressure plates, elevators, and the box recall mechanic that supports the game's core puzzle gameplay.
Key responsibilities
Creating all 3D assets used in the game
Modeling characters from concept art through to final implementation
Rigged and prepared characters for animation
Set up Animation Blueprints in UE5
Game & Level Design
Contributed to the overall game design and gameplay direction
Assisted with level design, layout, and player flow
Designed and dressed the environments for three of the game's levels
Gameplay Programming
Implemented gameplay systems in UE5 in collaboration with another programmer
Developed interactive mechanics including doors, pressure plates, and elevators
Integrated gameplay interactions and environmental logic using Blueprints
Implemented the box recall mechanic, a core gameplay feature supporting puzzle solving
Game Trailer
Characters
Using our concept art as a foundation, I modeled, UV mapped, rigged, and implemented all characters in Unreal Engine 5, using textures created by our 2D artist.
CHARACTER PIPELINE
Creating game-ready characters
Modeling
Blender
UV Mapping
Material Setup
Rigging
Character Rig
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Concept art & 2D textures by Johanna Hagström
Environment Assets
I created a modular set of environment assets that could be reused throughout the game while maintaining a consistent visual style. Below are examples of the individual assets alongside screenshots showing how they were combined to build the final environments.
Environment Art
While the level layouts had already been established, I was responsible for dressing and lighting three of the game's environments: the starting area, the lakeside, and the final castle. Using the modular asset library I created, I transformed each blockout into a finished environment with its own atmosphere and visual identity.
