Context

Developed over four days for the Game Maker's Toolkit Game Jam 2024.

Highlights

• Designed driving mechanics that make maneuvering fun and intuitive on keyboard and controller
• Developed assistance mechanics to balance the challenge of carrying loads while keeping a natural feel
• Coordinated with artists and engineers to ensure compatibility between assets and game systems

Driving Mechanics

• Fine-tuned driving mechanics to make forklift feel heavy but still nimble
• Responsiveness varies with speed so the high steering angle never feels uncontrollable
• Heavy loads affect acceleration and braking to increase perception of weight

Forklift Interaction

• Subtle aids help keep managing forklift loads at the appropriate difficulty
• Damage system reduces cargo value when mishandled