JenniNEXUS
JenniNexus
JenniNexus

Cow Defender

A fast-paced tower defense game created in 48 hours for a game jam! Defend your cows from waves of alien invaders using strategic turret placement.

Unity Game Jam Tower Defense 48 Hours
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About the Game

Cow Defender was created during a 48-hour game jam, challenging us to build a complete game from scratch in a weekend. The result is a fun and frantic tower defense game where players must protect their herd from increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

Game Jam Challenge

This project was an incredible learning experience in rapid game development. Working under strict time constraints forced us to prioritize core gameplay mechanics while still delivering a polished, playable experience.

Features

  • Tower defense gameplay mechanics
  • Multiple turret types with unique abilities
  • Wave-based enemy progression
  • Strategic resource management
  • Created in just 48 hours!
  • Complete with sound effects and music
Game Jam Tip: The key to successful jam development is scoping appropriately. We focused on one core mechanic (tower defense) and polished it rather than attempting too many features.
Game Info
Developer JenniNexus
Engine Unity
Development Time 48 Hours
Event Game Jam
Genre Tower Defense / Strategy
Players Single Player
Status Complete
Game Jam Entry

Successfully completed in 48 hours

Game Screenshot

Cow Defender Gameplay

Gameplay screenshot showing tower placement and enemy waves

Development Process

Day 1 - Foundation

Established core tower defense mechanics, implemented basic enemy AI, and created the grid system for tower placement.

Day 2 - Polish

Added multiple turret types, balanced difficulty progression, implemented sound effects, and created the final artwork.

Game Jam Highlights

Watch development footage and gameplay from this exciting 48-hour game jam project!

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