Mister Rogers' Zombiehood VR Game

Screenshot showing the in-car view with the interactive cockpit, mounted turret, and zombie threats approaching the vehicle.

Project Overview

Mister Rogers’ Zombiehood is a first-person driving game built in Unity using the Meta 2 AR headset, featuring turret combat, zombie hordes, destructible environments, and full cockpit interactivity. Players navigate a post-apocalyptic suburban nightmare, rescuing survivors and eliminating zombies with their weaponized vehicle.

Development Experience

What began as a group project quickly transformed into a solo development endeavor when team members departed. Taking complete ownership, I developed all aspects of the game from vehicle physics to zombie AI, overcoming significant technical challenges:

• No macOS Live Preview Support: Testing required building iterations to the headset
• Version Control Issues: Adapted to broken compatibility after an unexpected Unity version upgrade
• Complex VR Implementation: Self-taught VR development principles with limited resources

Technical Implementation

• Vehicle Physics & Combat: Implemented realistic driving mechanics and physics-based zombie collisions
• Head-Aimed Turret System: Created a combat system utilizing Meta 2’s head tracking for aim control
• Interactive Cockpit: Developed a fully functional dashboard including a working rear-view mirror using camera playback technology
• Mini-Map System: Implemented an overhead view camera that tracks player movement
• Zombie AI: Designed proximity-based detection and chase mechanics for enemy zombies
• Cutscene System: Scripted an introductory scene with synchronized events and camera choreography

Skills Demonstrated

This project showcases my ability to:

• Take full ownership of complex technical challenges
• Self-learn new technologies with limited documentation
• Implement 3D physics and camera systems
• Design intuitive VR interfaces that minimize motion sickness
• Problem-solve iteratively with limited testing capabilities
• Deliver a completed product despite significant obstacles

Video Demonstration

A video demonstration of the game is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW3xuN9tVJM