Furlastic Duo (Capstone) - Co-op Puzzle Platformer

Overview

Furlastic Duo is a cooperative 3D puzzle platformer where a cat and a dog solve puzzles using unique abilities while linked by a spectral entity. The game supports local and online multiplayer, with a single-player mode that lets you toggle between characters.

What I built (Lead Programmer)

• Built the tether mechanic from scratch in Unity (C#), using custom physics logic to compute real-time tension and forces between characters.
• Designed the system to be designer-friendly by exposing tunable parameters so level designers could iterate without touching code.
• Implemented a JSON-based save system for persistent game state.
• Helped ship the project through multiple milestone builds (prototype → demo → alpha → final).

Key features

• Dual character gameplay with a “swap vision” mechanic for puzzle-solving.
• Levels spanning multiple themes (e.g., cyberpunk cities and solarpunk farms) with unique interactions.
• “George the Ghost” mechanic where the linking entity affects the environment and puzzles.
• Local + online multiplayer support.

Tools & tech

Unity, C#, custom physics, vector math, OOD, JSON, Git

Highlights

• Capstone project developed in a studio-style team environment.
• Publicly showcased and playtested at a live event.