Tünde Loj

Doravelle

video game

My diploma project is based on a story selected from the book Hungarian Folk Tales, adapted under the title Doravelle. The concept of the 2D platformer game draws inspiration from the folk tale The Sky-High Tree. This story served as the basis for the characters, obstacles, and gameplay challenges. The player character is Jánoska, a swineherd boy. The player guides him through four levels in order to rescue a princess from the claws of a three-headed dragon. At the end of this long and challenging journey, the protagonist receives his reward. Throughout the adventure, the player encounters various characters while the environments and tasks continuously evolve. The difficulty of the levels gradually increases. In the first level, the player must defeat a buffalo. In the second level, they navigate across leaves of different colors to reach a golden leaf. The third level takes place in the dragon’s stable, where the goal is to outsmart restrictions and fatten up a weak horse. In the fourth level, the objective is to weaken the dragon’s power, using elements such as a bear, a rabbit, and a wasp. Two of the levels conclude with boss fights. The game is primarily designed for children aged 10–14, offering an engaging and entertaining gameplay experience.

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Consultant: József Szolnoki