Maker Faire Rochester 2023

Mushroom Kid's Big Grass Sword

Home: New York, United States

Mushroom Kid's Big Grass Sword is a wacky narrative puzzle platformer about Mica - a little mushroom kid on their journey to save their village with a sword that grows.

https://teambrokekids.wixsite.com/teambrokekids
Mushroom Kid's Big Grass Sword - Maker Faire Rochester

Makers

John Haley Maker Faire Yearbook Photo

John Haley

I delegate tasks, document design elements, and program systems like the dialogue and cameras for the game.

https://johndevelopment.com/
Twig Sheherlis Maker Faire Yearbook Photo

Twig Sheherlis

I manage most of our systems, as well as assisting the other programmers where needed. I am also the first point of contact whenever something in the project breaks

Amanda Rowe Maker Faire Yearbook Photo

Amanda Rowe

I design and animate the game’s characters, UI, and give feedback to make sure all art is cohesive.

Tyler Samay Maker Faire Yearbook Photo

Tyler Samay

I work on lots of different things like AI and implementing other features and mechanics into the game.

What Inspired You to Make This?

Our team originally developed this game for a game jam. It kept receiving awards and nominations which eventually sparked RIT to fund development of a public demo. We are all game developers who love the craft and want to see this game succeed.

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