Chyma and the Toll of Time
Chyma and the Toll of Time⌗
Lead Programmer
Unity | Isometric Puzzle-Platformer | Windows | Steam Deck
A meteor is heading for the planet. Chyma - a small, determined bell — is the only one brave enough to enter the ancient temple that might hold the answer. Using the power of the Rungback, create a Reverb - an echo of yourself that replays your exact movements in real time - and use it to solve puzzles, outsmart enemies, and uncover the story of his people.
As Lead Programmer, I was responsible for the core technical systems that bring the game to life, from the enemies that chase you to the lighting that sets the mood.
My Contributions⌗
- Built AI systems for the game’s three enemy types
- Designed and implemented dynamic lighting across all five temple areas
- Wrote the custom shader used for cutout effect as well as general art direction
Gameplay⌗
- Solve 30+ puzzles across five unique areas
- Create a copy of yourself to be in two places at once
- Outsmart guards, move balls, avoid lasers
- Uncover hidden artifacts that reveal the temple’s history
- Dynamic music that reacts to the environment as you play
Made with: Unity
Genre: Puzzle-Platformer, Isometric, Free to Play
Team: Sand Storm Studio at Champlain College