Ball Brawl

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  Mobile View Shop UI Focus prompt

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  Mobile View Shop Area

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  Arena View from Lobby

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  Tutorial Area

Inspiration:

The inspiration for Ball Brawl came from the fast-paced excitement of dodgeball combined with the strategic intensity of action games. We wanted to create a game that was both skill-based and visually immersive, drawing heavily from cyberpunk aesthetics. Media like Tron and Blade Runner influenced the design of our arena, with glowing neon lights and a futuristic dystopian setting adding a unique twist to the traditional dodgeball concept.

How we built it:

Ball Brawl was built using the creative tools available in Meta Horizon Worlds, which allowed us to bring our vision to life. The process involved designing gameplay mechanics, scripting dynamic physics for the ball, and creating a vibrant environment that reflects the cyberpunk theme. As a team project, each member contributed specialized skills—some focused on programming the ball and Ready-Up systems, while others developed the lobby’s UI, economy, and visual design. Collaboration and iteration were key to refining the gameplay experience.

Challenges:

One of our biggest challenges was perfecting the ball physics to make the targeting and deflection system feel responsive and fair. Another hurdle was balancing the in-game economy, ensuring that earning and spending Gems felt rewarding without being overwhelming. Testing and player feedback were critical in overcoming these challenges, as they helped us fine-tune the mechanics and overall experience.

Accomplishments:

We’re most proud of how cohesive and engaging Ball Brawl has become. The Ready-Up System ensures smooth matchmaking, the leaderboard fosters competition, and the daily rewards system adds incentive for players to return. The cyberpunk-inspired environment and the intuitive tutorial system also stand out as highlights that enhance player immersion and accessibility.

Next steps:

Looking ahead, we plan to expand Ball Brawl with new arenas, additional customization options, and potentially team-based modes. With more time, we’d also like to introduce more advanced ball mechanics and special abilities to deepen the gameplay. Our ultimate goal is to keep evolving Ball Brawl into an even more dynamic and replayable experience.

Built With

• blender
• horizon
• horizonapi
• horizondesktopeditor
• photoshop
• premier
• typescript
• vscode