The Last Golem

Genre: RPG
Engine: Godot
Team Size: 3
Duration: Sep. 2023 – Current
Platform: PC

Role(s) and Responsibilities:

Level Design:

• Designed and built an open-world environment in-engine (e.g., terrain, location of enemies, treasure, dungeons, NPCs, shops, etc.).
• Designed and whiteboxed the first village encountered in-game.
• Designing dungeons to be added to the game along with unique bosses.

Narrative Design:

• Created dialogue for player characters and NPCs – continuing to add and modify dialogue.
• Created narrative concept and several main story NPCs.

RPG Design:

• Implemented RPG mechanics such as shops, equipment, leveling, skills, etc.
• Implementing further RPG mechanics such as saving, enchantments, crafting, etc.

Combat Design:

• Implemented a turn sequence based on characters’ speed.
• Implemented a mana and skill system.
• Implemented a health and damage calculation system, including critical hits and evasion.
• Implemented animation for attacks.
• Implemented stats, status effects, and passive abilities.

Art Design:

• Created and implemented all pixel art in the game while focusing on maintaining the thematic feel of the game and areas.
• Hired and directed digital artists for non-pixel art (combat character art and animations).