My Contributions:

Engineer

• Designed and prototyped game, creating playable demo for early testing and feedback

• Built flexible modular gameplay core systems to facilitate rapid iteration, as well as prototyping of new gameplay types and mechanics

• Worked closely with artists and product managers to design and implement the game’s core gameplay mechanics, visual identity, and monetization strategy

• Built complete meta-game suite around core gameplay, including short and long term progression mechanics, collection systems, loot wheels, and weekly leaderboards

• Built monetization, user management, and retention systems, including profile identity management, OTA live-ops events, in-app purchases, and ads

• Worked closely with product manager on long term creative/technical roadmap

• Performed in-depth technical investigations of roadmapped features, including always-online core systems update, game-wide UI overhaul, and major monetization redesign via deep pet collection and gacha mechanics

• Fixed countless bugs

Sound Designer:

• Sourced and recorded numerous sound effects and ambience tracks

• Designed flexible custom audio solution for the game