Deer & Boy

Pitch

Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. With no dialogue to distract, every moment speaks directly to the heart, making it accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds.

A runaway boy meets a fragile fawn. Experience their silent bond through stunning visuals and music in this poetic cinematic adventure that speaks directly to the heart.

Your companion grows from vulnerable fawn to majestic deer, changing how you play together. Protect your fragile friend early on, then work as equals with evolving abilities.

My Tasks

• Implemented and iterated on gameplay mechanics for the main player character
• Implemented reusable level design ingredients with exposed parameters, ensuring a user-friendly setup for level designers
• Developed and iterated on behaviors for the companion deer AI including cooperative actions with the player
• Reworked one of the game's chapters by collaborating closely with game designers and artists while respecting production deadlines
• Integrated new animations, VFX and SFX in collaboration with the Art Team
• Fixed multiple bugs in close collaboration with QA testers
• Implemented UI systems such as menus, localization and in-game options with dynamic control-rebinding schemes
• Implemented save and load interfaces for multiple gameplay ingredients