Elemental Tower Defense
https://matanmaron.itch.io/elemental-td
Elemental Tower Defense represents Matan Maron's foray into game development during their schooling. This Unity 3D game marks their initial exploration into utilizing NavMesh and visual effects. Inspired by the Warcraft 3 mod ElementalTD, it features four elemental themes and five waves of enemy assaults.
In Elemental Tower Defense, players are tasked with constructing and strategically placing towers to fend off waves of incoming enemies. Each tower corresponds to one of the four elements: fire, water, earth, and air. Players must strategically choose which towers to build and where to place them to effectively counter the diverse enemy types.
Tower Defense Mechanics: Engage in classic tower defense gameplay, where players strategically place towers to defend against waves of enemies. Elemental Themes: Explore four elemental themes—fire, water, earth, and air—each stronger then the last. Varied Enemy Waves: Battle through five waves of enemies, each with its own unique challenges. Unity 3D Implementation: Utilize Unity 3D engine features for the first time, including NavMesh for pathfinding and visual effects to enhance the game's aesthetic appeal.
Elemental Tower Defense represents a significant milestone in Matan Maron's game development journey, serving as their inaugural Unity 3D project. The development process involved learning and implementing new techniques such as NavMesh for tower placing and enemy pathfinding, and integrating visual effects to enhance the game's presentation. Through experimentation and iteration, Matan honed their skills and gained valuable experience in creating immersive gaming experiences.
As Matan's first Unity 3D game, Elemental Tower Defense showcases their growth as a game developer and their ability to tackle complex projects. Beyond its educational value, the game serves as a testament to Matan's passion for game development and their dedication to pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Elemental Tower Defense stands as a promising start to Matan's career in game development, hinting at even greater accomplishments to come.
Maron, Matan. (2019). "Elemental Tower Defense." | https://matanmaron.wixsite.com/home
Video Games | Unity (game engine) | Tower Defense
Tower Defense | Unity (game engine) | Matan Maron