Philippine E-Journals

ENHANCEMENT OF JUMP WITHOUT HESITATION: JUMPING OVER THORNS: A 3D INTERACTIVE ANDROID PHONE GAME APPLICATION

Earl Garvin Dizon | Jamaica Gellica Moraga | Philip John Ong | Ma. Lou Wella Rolloque | John Marco M. Pitlo

 

Abstract:

Nothing is permanent in this world except change. A great many things have evolved into countless forms throughout the existence of technology. Different types of devices nowadays, are of much help to mankind and make life easier, comfortable and pleasant to live with. Game applications are now widely used by people, mostly used to entertain and educate individuals. The researchers conducted this study in order to enhance the features of an existing interactive Luksong Tinik game to further its comprehensive aspect and gain a wider audience range to a more dynamic and realistic 3D approach. The researchers developed an enhanced interactive 3D Luksong Tinik game for Android mobile phones namely “Jumping Over Thorns”. The researchers used the iterative research method in conducting this research. Using Adobe Photoshop for the character design, Blender for the 3D models export and animations, and Unity 3D for developing the game. From 2D graphics to a more interactive 3D game environment and characters, multi-player functionality, with power-up features, the researchers envisioned to have an enhancement of the previous Luksong Tinik game into users with the chance to enjoy, be entertained, using mobile technology and is possible in the virtual world.