Alex Radulov – Game Designer

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Tech Design

I implemented tech systems for saving and loading the game, steam achievements, etc.

Game Design

I developed and placed collectibles across the islands to encourage and challenge exploration.

P.A.I.N.T.

Research on Co-Op Behaviours

Research

I looked at many examples of pro-social behaviour and wrote a wide body of research to help us design gameplay systems.

Systems Design

I used my findings on cooperation to define concrete problems. Then I designed systems to solve our needs and expand our possibilities.

Implementing Gameplay

Implementing

I scripted various prototypes of combat mechanics revolving around combineable ammo effects.

AI Design

I designed, implemented, and balanced AI behaviours in complement to the gameplay model.

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Core Design

I defined the overall gameplay concept, designed and balanced the core set of mechanics.

Implementing Gameplay

Implementing

I created and tested mechanics rapidly using UE4's Blueprintig System.

Level Design

I designed and tuned the game's level, defined the individual geometry and then arranged it inside the base frame.

Intense Work Pace

Work Pace

The game jam challenged us to squeeze the most out of the 7 days period. We were forced to plan quickly, leaning on our experience with the relevant pipelines.

Bit-Buster

Systems Design

I realised the fundamental gameplay systems, designing and tuning the core gameplay model.

Gameplay Lead

I took active part in putting together the creative vision for the game and advised the team on it.

Producer

For the first 8 weeks of the project, I was in charge of Pre-Production. I guided the team, wrote the project plan, and enabled the developers to work optimally.

Work Inside Custom Engine

Custom Engine

To realise the product, I worked in a student-made voxel engine, adapting to various tech constraints.

Bit-Buster

Inducing Behaviour

I balanced and visualised the level to manipulate people into playing a certain way.

Extreme Connectivity

Connectivity

Each room is always connected to all the rooms next to it, providing opportunity for extreme pace on both the vertical and horizontal axis.

Polish

I analysed the available materials and applied them to the level in a way that was both appealing and supported play.

Smaller Projects

Wave Balancing

Mars Escape

2 week project.
Minimalist Sci-fi Wave Shooter. I conducted history research into the psychology of the era and used it to design the concept and balance the wave system to act as an extension of the theme.

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WorldBuilding

Roadtrippy

2 week project.
Samsung VR on-rails 'shooter' where you take pics of the environment. I designed the level and shooting objectives in order to build an immersive world. I designed the art assets that would make it into the final scene.

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Blueprinting the Game

R.I.Pair

2020 Global Game Jam entry.
Multi-Character singleplayer maze traversal game. I built all the gameplay mechanics using UE4's visual scripting system, balanced the core mechanics, and implemented sound and UI.

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