Sajal
Shrivastava
GAME DESIGNER
Hello!
I'm a game and level designer proficient in crafting immersive and engaging gameplay environments.
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I'm a collaborative team player with a proven track record of contributing to professional game projects.
PROJECTS
Joker's Revenge
Game and Level Designer
A turn-based combat game based around the idea of suits fighting each other
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Joker's Revenge is a turn-based RPG. You take control of Joker, who was bullied and discriminated against by the other cards, on his journey to finally take revenge and become the ultimate 'Card of all cards.'
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Team Size: 6
Engine: Unity
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What did I do:
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Led the design team, brainstorming the core loop.
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Designing the card systems and balancing the turn-based combat stats.
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World and level design, gameplay flow.
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System Design.
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Wrote the entire narrative structure for the game.
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Planning and documentation.
Take a deep breath
Game Designer
A chilling social experiment meant to see what choices one would make in times of crisis.
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Take a deep breath was initially Created for the Lv99 game jam, This game forces you to make decisions, that will test your moral compass. Your choices, whether good or bad will influence how the game ends for you. Remember, Never let your intrusive thoughts win.
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Team Size: 3
Engine: Unreal Engine
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What did I do:
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Led the team for the Game Jam.
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Designing the layouts for each room and type of actions for each room.
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Gameplay flow.​
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Planning and documentation.
Nebula Disrupted
Game Programmer and Designer
A 2d platformer game created by Team "It Takes Five" to represent our college at our initial IGDC visit.
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Nebula Disrupted follows the story of an astronaut stuck on the satellite "Nebula." All the supporting AI have gone rogue and now you, as the player, have to regain control of the space station. The prototype for this game was showcased at the Indian Game Developer Conference 2022.
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Team Size: 5
Engine: Unity
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What did I do:
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Helped the lead developer in creating different enemy and level mechanics.
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Managed a small team of 5 to create a working prototype within 15 days.
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Wrote a small Narrative for the game.
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Helped design levels and smaller systems to get the work done on time.
KEY SKILLS
Level Design
My primary skill, I've worked with Level design in a variety of contexts including skateboarding games, RPGs, Casual games, 2D and Linear story-driven games.
Gameplay Design
Having worked as a Game designer on various team projects, both professionally and personally, I've built a strong intuition for mechanics as well as experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design principles.
Engine familiarity
I have shipped games using Unity and Unreal as both Programmer and Designer, I like to quickly prototype my ideas to better showcase it and explain things to programmers a bit better.
Project Management
I've taken a leading role on multiple team projects, which were a part of our college curriculum. I've gained experience with the scope, team management and documentations
Remote Teamwork
With all of my career to this point being spent with remote teams, I've developed consistent strategies to communicate and deliver results in a remote space. I'm also familiar with tools such as Trello, Jira, and other time-tracking software.
A BIT MORE ABOUT MYSELF
I'm currently based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. I've completed my Bachelor's Degree in Game Design from Artemisia College of Art and Design, Indore (M.P) for 4 years.
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My fascination with Level Design and Game design began as a childhood dream, one that I've transformed into a career. I relish the opportunity to meld intricate narratives with well-crafted gaming environments and puzzles like God of War and Devil May Cry, where each element has a purpose, and every challenge is part of a grander adventure. Whether it's navigating through a sprawling open world like Grand Theft Auto or unveiling the hidden layers of a character's psyche like in Prototype, I'm committed to making every gaming experience unforgettable.
Let's Connect!
Feel free to reach out to me anytime - work requests, ideas, or just a quick chat about your latest projects are all welcome :)​
You can get in touch with me through either my LinkedIn or shoot me an email at the ID below :)
