Neon Hockey Shines at Decentraland Game Jam 2024 and Game Expo Debut
We are excited to announce that Neon Hockey, developed by the Inceptionfun team, has secured 4th place at the prestigious Decentraland Game Jam 2024. This achievement marks a significant milestone for our team, showcasing our dedication to creating engaging and innovative gaming experiences.
Our Journey and Achievement
Neon Hockey is a vibrant and futuristic ice hockey simulator designed specifically for the Decentraland Game Jam 2024. Competing against numerous talented developers, our game stood out for its unique arcade-style gameplay, dynamic challenges, and immersive neon-themed environment. This recognition validates our hard work and creativity, driving us to further enhance the gaming experience.
#DCLGX Game Jam 4th Place Winner: Neon Hockey | @inceptionfun Test your skills, adapt to increasing challenges, and prove you’re the ultimate hockey champion in a neon-lit, arcade-style hockey setting. https://x.com/decentraland/status/1799135086413066289
Story Behind the Creation
Our journey began by meticulously analyzing the Game Jam requirements and researching reference games. We focused on creating core mechanics that could be seamlessly integrated using SDK 7, opting for a neon-themed art style to deliver a visually appealing and intuitive onboarding experience. The game’s development involved precise calibration of shot trajectories and physics, ensuring realistic gameplay within a minimalistic interface.
Game Features
Neon Hockey is set in a vast stadium with a giant stick and puck, making it a standout feature in Decentraland. Players must score pucks into a goal defended by AI opponents, with difficulty increasing dynamically. The game includes realistic sound design featuring crowd noise and match signals, enhancing the immersive experience. The playing field’s intuitive design ensures players can easily understand the game mechanics without additional interfaces.
Game Expo Participation
We are thrilled to announce that Neon Hockey will be showcased at the Decentraland Game Expo. This event will allow us to present our game to a broader audience, including industry experts, gamers, and potential collaborators. We are eager to receive feedback and refine our game further based on insights gained during the expo.
https://x.com/decentraland/status/1801948019501178949
DCLGX https://decentraland.org/gameexpo/
Decentraland Blog Announcement https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/the-ultimate-guide-to-decentraland-game-expo-24#neon-hockey-by-inceptionfun-674
Future of the Project
Looking ahead, we plan to introduce several exciting features to Neon Hockey, including leaderboards, a multiplayer mode, a reward and referral system, and monetization through advertising. We also aim to host tournaments and competitions to engage our community further.
Join us at the Decentraland Game Expo to experience Neon Hockey and stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and expand our gaming projects.
Credits
Special thanks to our 3D designer, Damir, for capturing the scene’s ambiance and mood, and to lead developer Andrey for his meticulous tuning of the playing field and puck shots. Their contributions were pivotal in creating the engaging and realistic gameplay experience of Neon Hockey.
Play in Decentraland:
on world /goto 60,74
or /changerealm 0xmaki.dcl.eth
For more information about Neon Hockey and our upcoming projects, please visit our website or follow us on social media.