Island Hopper VR

Overview

Island Hopper is an immersive Virtual Reality experience crafted during my time at the University of Adelaide’s Realities Extended Unit. Built in Unity 3D, this project lets players embark on an exhilarating journey, speeding through an archipelago of tropical islands aboard a speedboat.

Players navigate a series of checkpoints as quickly as possible, floating on a custom-built water shader and physics system. Using Blender to create the required assets allowed me to experiment with a distinctive art style, resulting in a streamlined yet stunning collection of island landscapes optimised for VR performance. Enhanced by an immersive soundscape and dynamic lighting, Island Hopper transports players to the open ocean, giving them a sense of every wave and bump as they speed across the water.