As a contract Game Developer at Brazen Animation, my job is to ensure features, bugs, art assets, and more are developed in a timely manner to reach deadlines for our client and leadership.

My responsibilities included:

Designed combat encounters, AI behaviors, and character progression systems
Integrated narrative cutscenes and cinematic combat moments, ensuring story and gameplay were connected
Implemented AI systems, UI, audio, and mobile/Nintendo Switch port development, working across engineering, design, and art teams
Developed and documented combat system pitches to align gameplay with creative leadership’s vision
Level Streaming and DataLayer development and optimization
Bug fixing and game optimization

Soon to be released on Steam, Green Ember: Helmer In The Dragon Tomb is an action adventure game (written by S.D. Smith), where you play as the young rabbit, Helmer. Determined to reclaim his family farm, Helmer must fight his way out of the Dragon Tomb.

Studio

Brazen Animation

Platform

Engine

Unreal Engine 5

Tools Used

Unreal Blueprints

Miro

Google Spreadsheets

Duration

2 Months

Completion

OnGoing Development

Team Size

~18

Link to Steam Page

Gameplay Trailer

About This Game

Stealth and Combat
- Stay out of sight of patrolling guards or face them head-on. Use your fists to pummel, your sword to slash, or the environment to bonk enemies over the noggin'.
Challenging Enemies
- Battle swarms of bats, fearsome Nightwalkers, powerful bosses, and uncover a mysterious force pulling strings behind the scenes
Loot and Secrets
- Crack open treasure chests hidden deep in the dungeon to find valuable loot.

Puzzles and Exploration
- Navigate a dangerous underground dungeon full of brain-teasing challenges. Move boxes, pull levers, leap across collapsing platforms, and ride ore buckets through an ancient pulley system
Rescue and Progression
- Save prisoners, evade or defeat enemies, and respawn at save points when you're overwhelmed. Every scar moves you nearer to legendary status and every step brings you closer to the farm you love.

Gameplay Trailer

About This Game

Stealth and Combat

Stay out of sight of patrolling guards or face them head-on. Use your fists to pummel, your sword to slash, or the environment to bonk enemies over the noggin'.

Challenging Enemies

Battle swarms of bats, fearsome Nightwalkers, powerful bosses, and uncover a mysterious force pulling strings behind the scenes

Loot and Secrets

Crack open treasure chests hidden deep in the dungeon to find valuable loot.

Puzzles and Exploration

Navigate a dangerous underground dungeon full of brain-teasing challenges. Move boxes, pull levers, leap across collapsing platforms, and ride ore buckets through an ancient pulley system​

Rescue and Progression

Save prisoners, evade or defeat enemies, and respawn at save points when you're overwhelmed. Every scar moves you nearer to legendary status and every step brings you closer to the farm you love.​​

Navigate a dangerous underground dungeon full of brain-teasing challenges. Move boxes, pull levers, leap across collapsing platforms, and ride ore buckets through an ancient pulley system

Save prisoners, evade or defeat enemies, and respawn at save points when you're overwhelmed. Every scar moves you nearer to legendary status and every step brings you closer to the farm you love.