DESCRIPTION & INSPIRATION

[FALL'in Line] is a rhythm-based action game that creatively blends elements from the rhythm game Friday Night Funkin' and the physical challenge TV show Hole in the Wall. The result is an engaging, fast-paced experience in which the player controls a character who is falling from the sky and must strike specific poses to fit through incoming wall obstacles.

The game explores the theme of rhythm and flow, not only through its musical structure but also through the fluid motion of the character as they fall. By combining musical timing with body positioning, the game emphasizes both auditory and spatial awareness, making rhythm not just something you hear— but something you do.

We used a C# script to do the mapping of the notes: when in mapping mode, we hit keys according to the music, the script will document the timing and pressed key, and generate a JSON file that stores the data. Later, we use another C# script to read the JSON file and spawn the notes according to the data. We also use this script to spawn walls and control their speed to ensure that the wall runs into the figure at the exact time when the falling line hits the buttons. To optimize the gaming experience after the game is compiled, we store the JSON files in the /StreamingAssets folder to prioritize them when the game is loaded.

At its core, the game serves as a metaphor for the alignment of timing, motion, and thought. The falling character represents the human journey through structured challenges. Each wall is a test, and each successful pose is a moment of harmony between chaos (falling) and order (the music). Through this mechanic, we explore how rhythm can create a sense of control amidst disorientation, and how gameplay can simulate real human experiences, like adapting to fast-changing situations or syncing with external expectations (the beat). Feedback from playtesters emphasized how satisfying it felt when a player “got into the flow.” That moment, when a player hits the right pose at the right time and sees their multiplier skyrocket, is more than a game mechanic. It's a moment of meaningful play where skill, feedback, and narrative align.