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Gloom to Glee

About This Project

This game was submitted under the theme "Make me Laugh" for Global Game Jam 2024.

For our interpretation, we decided as a team to create a tower defense game set in a circus. Visitors enter the circus feeling sad, and after going through its attractions — represented by the towers — they leave happy.

Gloom to Glee gameplay
Play on Itch.io

Playable prototype available on Itch.io.

My Role

  • Level Design:
    Designed the circus layout with a focus on choke points and pacing.

Due to the nature of the game jam, the project's balance still needs refinement, and the level structure could benefit from further iteration to better control pacing and difficulty. Even so, the experience taught me a great deal about teamwork, fast iteration, and how to quickly turn an idea into a playable prototype.