Kitty Kat Boom

Catchphrase

An epic race game that will make you mewl with laughter (or rage).

About / Context

Fast-paced versus racing game developed over 15 days during the M1 Nano-project at Cnam Enjmin. Players compete in real-time, starting back-to-back on opposite race directions. The twist: accumulate fuel boosts during the first half, then collide or evade your opponent in the final confrontation.

Features / Work Completed / Responsibilities

• Gameplay mechanics and 3D character control (racing physics)
• Split-screen UI/HUD system for competitive display
• Sound design and Wwise audio integration
• Game balancing and polish during intense development sprint

Highlights

Tight timeline meant surgical focus on core gameplay. The split-screen mechanic and fuel accumulation system created genuine competitive tension – players who waste boosts early face danger in the final head-to-head. The charming cat-piloting-a-fish-rocket aesthetic provided memorable personality despite the short production window.

What I Learned / Personal Conclusion

Extreme time constraints force prioritization. We cut scope ruthlessly and delivered a polished, playable game rather than an overambitious mess. This taught me the value of vertical slicing: complete one feature fully rather than rough-sketch five features.

Credits

Cnam Enjmin M1 Nano-project 2021:

• Programmers: Marc Cerutti, Ilan Ouamrouche
• Game Designers: Léo Boussouira-Terrisse, Zoé Sempé
• Artists: Johanna Birraldacci, Astrid Merit
• Sound Designer & Composer: Gabriel Sauvage
• UI Designer: Zoé Sempé
• UX Designer & User Research: Christopher Norton
• Project Manager: Eve-Marie Tissier