BRACU student secures a spot at BUET CSE Fest 2024
On 26 October BUET CSE Fest Game Jam competition, organized by the CSE department of BUET, took place at the ECE Building, BUET. The aim of the competition was to attract aspiring developers. Among all 15 teams of passionate developers, Arman Ferdous (Junior, CSE) secured the second runner up position in the competition with his game “Define Hero.” Based on the theme “heroes never die,” this competition pushed participants to craft an interpretation of unique heroism.
“Define Hero” sets apart with a unique story where the protagonist is not the hero. The narrative unravels in a city once saved by a hero called Dalton who was immortal. He turned against the very people he had protected once. Players are shoved into a quest to redefine heroism by defeating Dalton. The game stands out for its innovative approach with its retro 2D top-down design, stealth mechanics and elements that solve puzzles. The journey to success wasn’t easy. He utilized his programming skills and mastered concepts like recasting shaders and enemy AI within a week despite being new with Godot game engine. He admits that his greatest challenge in this process was pixel art but his passion for developing games made this possible, specifically in crafting the climactic fight with Dalton.
Arman recollects the joy of completing his game and being recognized by talented developers. His admiration towards gaming technology deepened through this experience and now inspires him to experiment with the evolution of game development. Regarding this achievement he said, “I believe taking a less obvious interpretation of the theme helped my game stand out.” Upon asking, he advised the younger developers to start something simple, learn unconventional techniques and develop their pattern gradually. This accomplishment of Arman Ferdous is the evidence of hard work and inspires others to pursue their passion.
