Hubcap Fanatic

2024 | 4 months (6 members)

Game Design

Producing

System Design

Communication

Context

Game Summary

Genre: Rogue-like, Action RPG, Deckbuilding

Platform: PC (primary), consoles (if possible)

Game Type: Solo

Target Audience: Midcore gamers aged 15-35, fans of Rogue-like

Game pitch

Step into the driver's seat in "Hubcap Fanatic," a thrilling top-down action game where you navigate a post-apocalyptic world as a car. Inspired by the high-octane chases of the Mad Max universe, you'll face relentless waves of enemies, delivering cargo and upgrading your arsenal to survive.

The team

Philémon Morel: Vision Holder
Mathieu Cabot (myself): Game Designer / Art Director
Yoann Pierkot: Game & Level Designer
Mathis Jibert: Game Programmer
Baptiste Valle: Game Programmer
Aurélien Cord: Game Programmer

My role

As both a Game Designer and Game Artist, I was responsible for :

Developing the game concept with fellow designers.
Iterating throughout development.
Defining the artistic direction and creating assets.

The mission

With a team of six, we delivered an Alpha version of the game in just four months of design and production. After thorough polishing, debugging, and corrections, we successfully published it on STEAM.

Gameplay Features

Rogue-Lite

Simple yet addictive, with constant learning and synergy between driving and combat. Tough but rewarding fights.

Deckbuilding

Unique runs, multiple approaches, and constant unlocking of new tools.

Driving

Central to the game, featuring fast-paced racing and reaction-based, terrain-aware driving.

Universe

Survive in an immersive post-apocalyptic world with impressive, satisfying battles.

Gameplay scalability

Players control a car in a Mad Max-inspired post-apocalyptic world. Survive in an increasingly challenging environment by growing stronger to avoid being outpaced.