Black Belt Ninjas | Code Ninjas

Austin is a dedicated coder who has been a part of Code Ninjas Westmont for 2.5 years. Through his creative art design and coding knowledge, Austin persevered in his efforts to complete his Black Belt and create an excelling game. Austin’s Black Belt project, Escape the Lab, is a 2D platform-based game where the player aims to escape the lab and reach the end. As the player progresses, the levels increasingly get harder, making the game more challenging and fun. He effectively utilized his skills in C# to add incredible details such as animations, objects, enemies, and much more.

Peter has been a part of the Code Ninjas Markham community for three years now. Throughout his tenure, Peter has consistently demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, coupled with a drive for infusing his projects with his own personal touch. Peter’s dedication goes beyond the expected, as he eagerly delves into concepts beyond the standard curriculum, enriching his learning experience. Peter’s Black Belt project, titled "Peter's Really Good Game", is an abstract 3D platformer. In this innovative game, players navigate as a basic cube, striving to conquer each level's challenges and reach the elusive end point. What sets Peter's game apart is its commitment to delivering a diverse visual journey; each level showcases a distinct aesthetic design.

Mohamed Ebead has exemplified extraordinary dedication and creativity throughout his journey at Code Ninjas London, notably improving skills in teamwork, creativity, and computer programming. His Black Belt project, "Mission Escape: Unknown Planet," mirrors this commitment, with passion put into every aspect of its development. With elements inspired by the Mario Bros, the game features dynamic gameplay, exhilarating power-ups, engaging pixel graphics, and captivating music. Mohamed's work is a testament to his technical prowess and ability to create immersive, enjoyable gaming experiences.

Cora’s Black Belt project, Barista Codey, is based on the final Red Belt project, Chef Codey. Her game consists of two levels with different objectives, putting the player in a cafe where they are told where nothing is, nor how to make items, and even when they do their best, it still won’t be enough for the first boss. Cora has thoroughly worked through each step of the game development process for many months and has learned and grown by working through her mistakes and implementing feedback given in each review cycle.

Sebastian's 2.5-year journey from a curious modder to a skilled developer is a testament to his hard work, creativity, and comprehensive learning experience at Code Ninjas Windsor. Inspired by his childhood favourite, Super Mario 3D World, and his fascination with modding Terraria, Sebastian embarked on a mission to create his own 3D platformer game for his Black Belt project. His unwavering dedication and exceptional problem-solving capabilities propelled him through numerous developmental challenges, which he navigated with remarkable independence. The culmination of his efforts is a distinctive game, Aero Rush, that melds first-person exploration with third-person gameplay, offering a rich, versatile gaming experience.

Adam’s love for playing video games transferred to a great passion for coding, which was further fomented by his time at Code Ninjas London. Starting in 2020, Adam ventured through all the belts and learned important concepts that have made him a better game developer. His Black Belt project, The King's Land, is a game centered on freeing the oppressed citizens of a kingdom by infiltrating the king's castle. Are you ready to infiltrate the castle and free your fellow citizens once and for all?

Jovan has worked diligently for 4 months to complete his Black Belt project, Wumpus Dungeon, a maze game that encourages the player to be cautious of what they do and where they move. He has thoroughly enjoyed working closely alongside his fellow Ninjas and his Code Senseis at Code Ninjas London, learning and finding inspiration from all they have to offer. Jovan is very proud to present his game and hopes to keep creating and learning throughout his life. Are you ready to step foot in the Wumpus Dungeon?

Kelton is a founding Ninja at Code Ninjas Markham, attending since 2020. He has traversed a remarkable journey to his current position. Kelton has shown great independence at Code Ninjas; he can troubleshoot his own challenges and research solutions. Kelton's Black Belt project, Beanboozle, is a unique 2D physics-based game. You play as a bean striving to acquire collectibles before reaching the exit. There are several obstacles to overcome along the way. The game is meant to be challenging; resiliency is key!

Aroosh embarked on her journey at Code Ninjas Markham in 2020, bringing with her a fervent enthusiasm for art and design. This passion is vividly expressed through the meticulous level-design and exquisite aesthetics she incorporates into her work. Her commitment to perfectionism is evident, as she dedicated extensive efforts to ensure the flawless execution of her game before its initial submission. In the realm of gaming, Aroosh's Black Belt project, "Animal Whisperer," stands out as a first-person immersive explorer. Players engage in dialogue with the mystical inhabitants of the forest, receiving quests that lead them through a captivating and enchanting virtual world.