Achelous

Phase 1: Mechanic Prototyping & Speed Logic The process began with the technical implementation of the core "speed-gain" mechanic. Using C# within Unity, I architected a collision and energy system that rewards players for destroying plastic waste. This involved fine-tuning player controls and velocity physics to ensure a fluid, high-octane experience while navigating a complex underwater map.

Phase 2: Submerged World-Building & Asset Pipeline To establish the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere, I managed the full 3D pipeline for the robot protagonist and its environment. I focused on a "high-to-low poly" workflow in Blender to create optimized, stylized assets that maintain visual depth under real-time water shaders. This ensured the decimated oceanic ecosystem felt both expansive and technically performant.

Phase 3: UI/UX & Narrative Research The interface was designed to be both futuristic and functional, ensuring that vital telemetry—like speed and energy levels—was immediately readable during high-velocity play. I conducted research into environmental themes to ensure the UI icons and gameplay objectives effectively translated ecological data into meaningful, intuitive player goals.

Phase 4: Auditory Pacing & Scrum Management As Scrum Master, I coordinated the development pipeline using Agile methodologies to ensure feature delivery remained on schedule. Simultaneously, I led the sound design, composing a poignant, suspenseful soundtrack that adapts to the player’s speed. This auditory layering was essential in amplifying the tension as the player races against the ecosystem's collapse.