RETRO GAME DESIGN
THE STORIED SWORD (2024)
Co-developed with Bite The Chili Productions, The Storied Sword is a new NES action platformer inspired by Ninja Gaiden and Batman: The Video Game. Incorporating swordplay with wall-jumping challenges into a western fantasy world inspired by the Princess Bride! Successfully funded in 10 hours!
SPACE RAFT (2020)
An 8-bit journey highlighting the people and places of note in the Milwaukee indie rock scene. Follow the band as they seek to stop their jealous ex-bass player Srini from making off with the master tapes to their new record. Successfully crowdfunded, this was my first endeavor into game design, handling it, sound, graphics, and the logistics of physical production, marketing, and fulfillment.
SPACE RAFT ARCADE (2022)
Developed as an arcade addendum to the original release of Space Raft, Space Raft Arcade picks up with the band making good with their ex-bass player Srini, but continuing to struggle with being too hungry to accomplish their goals. This arcade port is streamlined for an arcade environment with a timer-based health bar that encourages the player to keep eating to keep playing. The physical cabinet was created by X-Ray Arcade, a Milwaukee punk venue and arcade.
WALDO'S FOREVER (2021)
Commissioned by D33, Chicago’s oldest dispensary (and developed in close cooperation with White Mystery marketing firm), Waldo’s Forever celebrates D33’s annual outdoor Waldo Fest event (which had been canceled due to COVID-19). We introduced the titular alien hero, and an epic, single-button quest through the streets of Chicago. Strong ties to the client's community, product, and customer base, coupled with a mobile-like casual experience
