I’ve recently been catching up on playing some hyper casual games I’ve had on my list and a few in…
Category: Mobile
Angry Birds Transformers
Role: Junior designer | Platform: iOS, Android: 50M + Downloads | Genre: Casual | Engine: Proprietary | 2021-
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Overview
“Angry Birds and Transformers collide in this action-packed, 3D shoot ’em up adventure! The EggSpark has transformed the eggs into crazed robots who are destroying Piggy Island, but who can stop them?! Autobirds, ROLL OUT!”
Responsibilities
This was my first project on joining Exient and I was brought on to the live ops teams to update and support the game. My responsibilities include:
- Worked with art team to create characters variants for new seasonal content
- Balanced and tuned character and accessory attributes
- Wrote story and character lore for new seasons
- Worked in proprietary engine and updated XML data
- Wrote documentation for internal and external stakeholders
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Coin in a Can
Role: Designer | Platform: iOS | Genre: Casual | Engine: Unity | 2013
Overview
A simple, fun and addictive game where you throw a coin into a can! Unlock ten different locations and play up to 100 levels.
This was my first work for hire project. I worked with the client to solidify their vision for the game and establish the game pillars.
Responsibilities
- Worked closely with programmer to design and prototype drag, release and launch system
- Visually scripted all game play events
- Built 10 Levels / Created variations of each level by manipulating assets
- Integrated art, UI and audio assets in engine
- Authored and maintained GDD for all project stakeholders
- Play tested and documented design issues, bugs and other aspects that affected player experience.
- Organised playtest sessions with local gaming groups and collected feedback
- Organised and project managed virtual of team of 3
- Client contact throughout development cycle / Assisted with app store page creation and Apple developer program account
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Happy Bunnies
Role: Level design| Platform: iOS | Genre: Casual| Engine: Unity | 2012
Overview
An experimental project where I worked as a level designer. I integrated art and audio assets into the Unity engine and tested and tuned gameplay modes.
Responsibilities
- Integrated art, UI and audio assets in engine
- Authored and maintained GDD for all project stakeholders
- Worked collaboratively with programmer and artist to create a coherent player experience
- Play tested and documented design issues, bugs and other aspects that affected player experience.
- Organised playtest sessions with local gaming groups and collected feedback