Play Blight’s Grasp on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3470150/Blights_Grasp/
Created as part of SAU’s game development senior project, Blight’s Grasp represents the culmination of a year-long collaborative effort by Chrono Clash, a talented team of multidisciplinary students. The game drops players into a fast-paced, alien world where they must battle corrupted creatures, master elemental abilities, and unravel the mystery behind a planet in decay — all while on a desperate quest to find the protagonist’s missing sister.
With its combination of strategic combat, striking visuals, and engaging narrative, Blight’s Grasp highlights the innovation and talent of SAU’s aspiring game developers.
Meet the Team Behind Blight’s Grasp
- Liam York – Design Lead, Programmer, Character Movement
- Aiden Thacker – Programming Lead, Enemy AI
- Xander Baumgardner – Art Lead, Animator, Concept Artist
- Christian Wiggins – VFX Developer, Shaders, Collectibles
- Emmanual Robinson – UI Engineer, Audio Programmer
- Xander Adams – Player Combat Programmer, Spell System, Animation Implementation
- P.J. Ferguson – Modeler
- Zyon McGhee – Environment Artist, Modeler
- Lakota Guidinger – Technical Artist, Modeling, Rigging
- Alex Avant – Environmental Modeling, Character Artist, Textures
- Tori Burton – UI Design & Layout, Artist
The team worked under the mentorship of Eric Rogers, instructor of computer science, and Sam Wakefield, instructor of art, who provided guidance and expertise throughout the development process.
SAU invites the community and gaming enthusiasts everywhere to support these rising developers by playing, reviewing, and sharing Blight’s Grasp. Whether you’re drawn to thrilling combat or rich, atmospheric storytelling, this game offers a compelling experience from start to finish.
About SAU:
SAU, located in Magnolia, Arkansas, provides students with a complete college experience in a caring environment of service, innovation, and community. With more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies, SAU initiates new degree programs to fit the needs of career and professional trends of today. As part of this commitment, SAU proudly offers the Next Step Guarantee program, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources, career guidance, and support to transition successfully from college to their chosen careers or graduate studies. To learn more about SAU, visit www.saumag.edu.
