Eques Arcanum
Role: Technical Lead | Gameplay / Level / Blueprint Designer
Sep2024 – Oct 2024 | Engine: Unreal Engine | 5-member team
Genre: 10–15 minute horror puzzle game
Game Overview
Eques Arcanum is a horror puzzle game developed in Unreal Engine 5. Players must explore a series of uniquely themed maze-like levels to locate four mystical crystal orbs and use them to seal away a demonic entity.
The core objective is to deliver a deeply immersive horror escape experience through the use of atmospheric sound design, environmental storytelling, and dynamic chase mechanics. As players collect more crystal orbs, the demon’s movement speed increases, intensifying the tension and creating escalating psychological pressure that pushes players toward a thrilling, high-stakes escape.
Key Contributions
Project Management & Core Mechanic Implementation
As the Producer, I led cross-functional collaboration across Blueprint, Art, and Audio teams—coordinating resources, supervising development progress, and ensuring the successful realization of horror gameplay. I oversaw and drove the development of approximately 80% of the game’s core mechanics.
Level Design & Interactive Experience
Designed all game levels, building immersive horror environments and puzzle mechanisms that enhance tension during exploration, chases, and puzzle-solving. Designed player movement routes within levels using terrain layout and lighting to shape the overall gameplay experience.
System Balancing & Narrative Integration
Adjusted gameplay mechanics to align with the game’s narrative, optimizing resource management, camera functionality, and escape strategies. Ensured that the gameplay maintained both mechanical tension and narrative depth throughout the experience.