The Architect Hestia

Overview

The player finds themselves in a dystopian world where extreme wealth and poverty have torn society. Players play as Elian Cross, the protagonist who is amongst the poor Rusthaveners and becomes a symbol of hope and change in this divided world. The game is divided into two interconnected societies — Auravale and Rusthaven in which the player assumes a pivotal role in each society every time they die.

In Rusthaven Elian leads a rebellion against the oppressive wealthy elite with minimal resources stealth and wit. In Auravale Elian becomes part of the rich, facing the consequences of the actions made from the wealthy while fighting off the rebellion with an abundance of resources. The two narratives are linked and Elian develops relationships with characters on both sides, where all actions in one society translate to the other.

Retrospective

To be added.

My Role

Gameplay Programming:

- Implemented player movement and animation (walk, run, crouch).

- Engineered dynamic camera systems for collision management (no external library).

- Developed enemy AI with tracking, decision-making, and state systems (idle, pursue, attack).

- Programmed limb-specific damage mechanics for diverse combat scenarios.

- Added a reload feature and developed UI elements for weapon and ammo display.

Non-Programming:

- Developed storyline, characters, dialogue, and levels.

- Created comprehensive game design, pitch, and 10-pager documents.

Technology Stack

Unity, C#