Features added by me to Artem Kovalovs' PrimeEngine.
Artem Kovalovs is a Principal Graphics and Game Programmer for Naughty Dog, and an adjunct professor at USC. This project was for his graduate course "Game Engine Development."
“Move It!” is a timed 2D puzzle platformer where the player is the platform, guiding an object to goals through perilous terrain.
Team Size: 5 people
Length: 3 months
My Roles: Team Captain, Programmer, Level Designer
Open Your Browser contains numerous 2D minigames, ranging from point-and-click to bullet hell.
Team Size: 60 people
Length: 3 months
My Roles: Programmer, Programming Mentor
Programming in C++ of iconic video game titles using a proprietary engine that was provided by USC Games.
Programmed things such as:
- Mario Kart-style steering, camera movement, lap tracking, and enemy AI
- Portal-style portal mechanics, including rendering and physics
- 2D Zelda-style top-down movement, terrain modifications, and live enemy AI pathfinding
- Pac-man ghost AI and unique behaviors for all 4 ghosts
A split-screen narrative puzzle game where the player earns targets' trust while stealing from them.
Team Size: 60 people
Length: 3 months
My Roles: Programmer, Programming Mentor
- Worked on dialogue system
- Worked on pickpocket cursor-maze system
- Spearheaded implementation of overworld menu and day progression
- Mentored students in Unity and C#