The Lost Arcade
A warrior’s journey into a mysterious arcade world in search of a lost key
The Lost Arcade is a 2D side-scrolling adventure created with custom digital artwork, unique UI elements, and Unity-driven gameplay.
The story follows a wandering warrior returning home, only to discover a cryptic message left at his doorstep: “Collect the key from the arcade machine.” Once the warrior activates the machine, he is pulled into another dimension — entering three distinct dungeon worlds.
Each environment features unique layouts, obstacles, and challenges designed and illustrated specifically for this project.
Level 1 – Ashen Caverns
A gray-toned rocky cave with fire hazards and platform challenges. This level introduces movement, timing, and early obstacles.
Level 2 – Crystal Depths
A glowing mine filled with vibrant pink crystals. Platforms shimmer, difficulty increases, and the player must navigate dynamic terrain.
Level 3 – Forgotten Fortress
An ancient underground ruin with spikes, narrow platforms, and maze-like structure. The final key is hidden in this world.
Return to the Real World
After securing the key, the warrior exits the arcade machine and returns home — completing the loop of the narrative and ending his quest.
Tools & Responsibilities
All artwork, animations, and gameplay elements were individually created for this project — including environments, characters, props, UI layouts, and level structures.
Adobe Photoshop - Environment design, digital painting, background creation.
Adobe Illustrator - UI/UX assets, icons, typography, menu screens.
Unity Engine - Gameplay mechanics, player movement system, level building, scene transitions, interactions.