Don't Let Them Cook

Don't Let Them Cook is a project that lasted 5 weeks. With a team of 11, we aimed to create a colorful and humorous universe inspired by meme culture.

To achieve this, we initially chose to go for a metroidvania but later decided to shift toward a cinematic platformer.

I worked as a System Designer, where I tested, documented, and developed the game's mechanics.

My Contribution

Documentation Creation
Sound Design
Testing and Feedback
3C Design
Power Mechanics Creation
Interaction Management with the Environment
Boss Mechanics
Narrative Development
Mapping
Persona
Business Analysis

About my Work

The project's greatest strength lies in its art direction, so I had to design a system that supports the player's progression without overshadowing the aesthetics.

By listening to feedback from the artists, I was able to implement a non-intrusive system focused on discovery and exploration

Game Design Intentions

At the start of the project, we aimed for a Metroidvania style, which led me to develop mechanics for backtracking, progression, and movement. Later, the challenge was to adapt these ideas to fit the style of a Cinematic Platformer.

To adjust, I decided to place greater emphasis on environmental interaction, stealth, enemy aggro, and unique special abilities for different characters. These changes allowed me to create a more dynamic gameplay experience while aligning it with a more contemplative and less systemic style.

Game System

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Example of a feature description: I provide a comprehensive breakdown of its functionality to ensure clear and precise guidance for the technical team.
This is complemented by a Feature Loop to facilitate a deeper understanding.

PARTOUT

Implementation of a complete detection system in the form of states to assist the tech team in development and minimize communication errors.
Each state represents a specific behavior along with its characteristics.

PARTOUT

The project's greatest strength lies in its art direction, so I had to design a system that supports the player's progression without overshadowing the aesthetics. By listening to feedback from the artists, I was able to implement a non-intrusive system focused on discovery and exploration

Example of a feature description: I provide a comprehensive breakdown of its functionality to ensure clear and precise guidance for the technical team. This is complemented by a Feature Loop to facilitate a deeper understanding.

Implementation of a complete detection system in the form of states to assist the tech team in development and minimize communication errors. Each state represents a specific behavior along with its characteristics.

The project's greatest strength lies in its art direction, so I had to design a system that supports the player's progression without overshadowing the aesthetics.

By listening to feedback from the artists, I was able to implement a non-intrusive system focused on discovery and exploration

Example of a feature description: I provide a comprehensive breakdown of its functionality to ensure clear and precise guidance for the technical team.
This is complemented by a Feature Loop to facilitate a deeper understanding.

Implementation of a complete detection system in the form of states to assist the tech team in development and minimize communication errors.
Each state represents a specific behavior along with its characteristics.