Data-Driven Approach
Tables drive missions, combos, and shard states so we could iterate without rebuilding levels.
Case Study
Shanhe - mood-locked Wuxia combat
A side-scrolling action prototype where soul shards and boss emotions drive the pacing. Built to keep narrative beats and combat rhythm in sync.
Role
Creative Director
Timeline
16-week vertical slice
Tools
Unreal Engine 5.3 · Blueprints · Maya
Project Overview
Development Cycle
- 16 weeks (vertical slice)
- Mixed sprint + demo cadence
Development Tools
- Unreal Engine 5.3 + Blueprints
- Autodesk Maya / Substance 3D Painter
- FMOD + in-engine audio cues
Credit
- Asian Canal Environment + ULAT
- LanFang Character kit
- Marketplace animations + custom polish
Sprint Development Process
This project was developed over a 16-week period, divided into 6 sprints. Each sprint focused on different aspects of the game development process.
Sprint 1: Project Setup & Gameplay Level Plan
Highlighted the milestone vision, captured the core gameplay loop, gathered mood boards, and framed the initial greybox.
Milestone Photo
Core Gameplay Loop
Sprint 1 Video
Mood Board
Combat
Enemy
Environment
Level Design
Core Features & Showcase
Combo System
Structured combo management with light/heavy branches and time-window judgments. Each weapon owns a unique combo table and VFX flavor.
Media coming soon.
Development Highlights
Data-driven combat built with animation-first polishAnimation & Blueprint Integration
Animation Montages, Motion Warping, and root-motion-aware Blueprints keep the combat loop fluid.
User Experience
Interaction polish from weapon wheel materials to mission status cues keeps combat readable.
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