Ice Cap Gaps
An infinite-runner about global warming
Studio: Sonamu Games LLC (self-employed, owner)
Platforms: Android
Timeline: March 2018 - April 2018
Responsibilities: Programming, Design, 2D Art and Animation, Sound
Tools: GameMaker Studio, GML (GameMaker Language), Piskel, Audacity
About
Hop across melting icebergs for as long as you can before taking a polar plunge. Rescue penguins along the way, they'll reward you with new hats for your polar bear to wear.
I developed Ice Cap Gaps as part of a school project to help spread awareness of the effects of global warming.
Contributions
I designed and programmed all aspects of the game. I also created all of the art assets in the game, and I created the sound effects with random objects around my house.
I hired a freelance musician to produce the game's music. We established the terms of the agreement in writing, and I handled their monetary compensation.
I added monetization by integrating banner ads into the game, making sure that they didn't negatively affect the player's experience.
I published the game on the Google Play Store and continue to maintain storefront compliance. I advertised the game on the Sonamu Games Twitter account.