Project Type
Solo Project
Duration
2 Weeks
Team Size
Solo
Engine
Unity
Genre
2D Arcade Shooter
Project Focus
Game Design • Pixel Art • Level Design • Gameplay Programming
OVERVIEW
Omega Striker 8-Bit is a retro-inspired 2D arcade platform shooter where players defend the planet's core against endless waves of rogue Drill-Bots. The objective is simple: survive for as long as possible while achieving the highest score you can.
Created as a personal project, Omega Striker 8-Bit was an opportunity to explore authentic 8-bit game design while recreating the fast-paced arcade gameplay and visual style of classic NES-era titles. Every piece of pixel art was created by me, with a focus on staying as faithful as possible to the technical and artistic limitations of the 8-bit era, from the limited color palette to the simple, readable sprite designs.
Designed around quick reactions, increasing difficulty, and score-driven gameplay, the project captures the challenge, simplicity, and replayability that made classic arcade games so memorable.
The project was developed in Unity using C#, where I implemented the gameplay systems, enemy AI, player controls, UI, and scoring mechanics, combining game design, programming, and pixel art into a complete solo project.
Gameplay
Authentic 8-Bit Design
Every visual asset in Omega Striker 8-Bit was created by me with the goal of recreating the look and feel of a classic NES game. Rather than simply using pixel art as an aesthetic, I wanted to work within many of the artistic constraints that defined the 8-bit era.
From sprite animations and environmental tiles to UI icons and color choices, every asset was designed with readability and simplicity in mind.
Working within these limitations became a deliberate design exercise, challenging me to communicate gameplay clearly using only a minimal number of pixels, colors, and animation frames.
Sprite Sheets
Hand-drawn sprite animations created frame-by-frame to capture the simple yet expressive movement of classic NES characters.
Tileset
Modular environment tiles used to construct each level while maintaining a cohesive retro aesthetic. Custom icons for health, score, pickups, and effects designed to match the overall pixel art style. Frame-by-frame pixel animations used to provide clear visual feedback during gameplay.
Color Palette
A deliberately limited palette inspired by the color restrictions and visual style of the NES era.
