LEGO Cave Convoy
Client: LEGO
Tools: Flash CS3, Photoshop
Responsibilities: Game development
Noteworthy facts: This game is a sequel of sorts to Rock Rocket. As the second game in the launch phase of LEGO's Power Miners product, Cave Convoy gets to show off the vehicles. Players take control of a convoy of mining vehicles doing crystal-gathering runs. They must avoid obstacles and Rock Monsters that are on the prowl. Each vehicle has special abilities and are most effective when used in conjunction with one another. The original name of the game (up until close to launch time) was Thunder Run, which is how we still refer to it internally. Not to be topped by the special effects in Rock Rocket, this game includes a mode where the cave is shrouded in darkness and only illuminated by the vehicles' headlights. All of the lights are rendered at run-time with blend modes and masks - I have to say it looks really cool. The code for that mode is 0000 - enter it in the box on the upper left corner of the title screen panel. The other codes are to remain a mystery.
