Team HydraByte - Abertay University DES315 2026

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ABOUT

Trapped in an alchemical nightmare you must use your elemental powers to escape.

These powers will allow you to create devastating spells, harness the elements against your foes, and fight the fiendish creatures that haunt the shadows.

Will you be able to escape the Elementorum?

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FEATURES

- Fast-paced, magical, arena based combat system. 
- 25 Unique spells to experiment with to destroy your enemies.
- Powerful elemental combinations that react to your decisions.
- 3 Unique biomes to discover with their own dangers and boons.
- A plethora of enemies to test your skills against.
- 20 to 30 minute gameplay experience with lots to explore.

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THE TEAM

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CREDITS

✴ Art ✴
Alex Iliescu - UI Artist
Brogan Ross - 2D Artist, Concept Art
Liz Aleksejeva - 3D Artist, Animator, Technical Artist, Lighting

✴ Audio ✴
Freya Valentine - Audio Designer and Composer
Surabhi Yadav - Audio Designer

✴ Design ✴
Alex Iliescu - UX Designer, Level Designer, Researcher
Brogan Ross - Quality Assurance
Danny Faulkner - Level Designer, Game Designer
Emily Garrett - Gameplay Prototyping
Heather Fox - Game Designer, Level Designer
Surabhi Yadav - Narrative Designer

✴ Production ✴
Surabhi Yadav - Producer
Danny Faulkner - Producer, Team Coordinator
Heather Fox - Producer

✴ Programming ✴
Emily Garrett - Gameplay and Graphics Programmer
Erin Cumiskey - Gameplay, UI, and Audio Programmer

Freya Valentine - Audio Programmer

Sebastian Smith - Tools, UI, Gameplay, and Audio Programmer

✴ Academic Supervisor ✴
Martin Lynagh

✴ Industry Mentors - 4J Studios ✴
Alastair Carr
Brian Gomez
Charlie Wake
Chloe Smyth
Phil Wilson

An extra special thank you to DARE Academy and everyone at Abertay that supported us through the development process.