Loop7 (Project at Black Forest Games)

Briefing

Trapped aboard an abandoned space station, work together to uncover anomalies, solve puzzles, and escape an endless loop. Experience an eerie and mysterious co-op adventure where every detail could be the key to breaking the cycle. This project was developed in collaboration with Black Forest Games.

My Contributions

• Gameplay Programming Learned and utilized Verse to develop the game's core gameplay systems, including the central loop logic and the dynamic loop counter.
  
• Anomaly System Development Designed and programmed a modular anomaly system that randomly selects and triggers anomalies while preventing recently encountered events from repeating in quick succession.
  
• Cinematics & Cutscene Implementation Programmed and integrated in-game cinematics and cutscenes to enhance the game's narrative and player experience.
  
• Creative & Game Direction Led the creative vision of the project, from the initial game concept to the design and implementation of the anomaly-driven gameplay experience.
• Anomaly Implementation Implemented a variety of gameplay anomalies, including the Cracked Glass and Eye Creature events, each contributing unique gameplay scenarios and environmental storytelling.
• Movement & Gameplay Mechanics Designed and implemented the player movement system and core gameplay mechanics to support cooperative exploration and puzzle-solving.

What I Learned

This project challenged me to step outside my familiar development environment by learning Verse and adapting my programming approach to UEFN. Working under the professional guidance of Black Forest Games, I gained valuable experience in project management through weekly reviews, structured task planning, and clearly defined deadlines. One of my key takeaways was learning to adapt creative visions to new technical constraints without compromising the core gameplay experience or exceeding the available development time. This required me to continuously rethink established approaches, remain open to alternative solutions, and balance creative ambition with technical feasibility. Ultimately, the project strengthened my ability to manage time effectively, maintain an overview of complex tasks, and make informed development decisions within a structured production pipeline.

Team

• Colin Coveli — Environment Design, Level Design, Game Programming
• Daniel Soares Felisberto — Sound Design
• Jonathan Siegel — Puzzle Design & Programming, Game Design
• Oliver Musch — 2D & Anomaly Art
• Uzay Luzardo Utkubas — Game Programming, Creative Direction, Game Design