Muchacho Bean

Endless • Roguelite • Action

Available in: Steam

Project Overview

  • Role(s): Lead Programmer
  • Team Size: 53 programmers, 1 QA, 1 producer
  • Organization: Blue Gravity Studios
  • Engine: Unity
  • Status: Released

Links

Steam Page (Free Demo!)Trailers and Gameplays
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🧠 Technical Contributions

🛠️ What I Built

  • Pooling System: Architected and implemented an efficient pooling system to manage resources and optimize performance based on project requirements.

  • Gameplay Features: Integrated core gameplay systems including boss encounters, event timing, and collectible items to deliver seamless player experiences.

  • Customizable Systems: Developed adaptable systems for long-term flexibility, allowing easy customization and future scalability.

  • Editor Tools: Designed and built custom editor tools to enhance navigation, scalability, and development efficiency.

  • Debugging Tools: Created user-friendly debugging tools to streamline testing and development, boosting overall team productivity.

  • User Interface: Designed and integrated key UI components such as HUD and menu panels to elevate user experience and functionality.

  • Display Management: Implemented systems to manage screen resolutions and graphical settings, ensuring consistent performance across devices.

  • Addressable Assets: Optimized resource loading and performance through efficient addressable asset management.

  • Design Patterns & Version Control: Made critical decisions on design patterns, oversaw version control workflows, and ensured consistency and code integrity across the team.

🤝 How I Contributed

  • Led collaborative discussions with producers, designers, and programmers to drive informed workflow and project management decisions.
  • Assigned tasks and responsibilities effectively to maintain development momentum and ensure efficient task distribution.
  • Proactively participated in design discussions and implemented features independently while maintaining project quality standards.

🧩 Challenges & Solutions

🚀 Challenge: Resource Bottlenecks

Heavy resource instantiation and destruction cycles were causing noticeable performance drops during gameplay.

✔ Solution: Implemented a pooling system that drastically reduced CPU/GPU strain and smoothed out gameplay, particularly during high-intensity sequences.

⚙️ Challenge: Scalability Issues

Initial systems were rigid, making feature expansion time-consuming and prone to bugs.

✔ Solution: Refactored key systems to be modular and customizable, ensuring long-term scalability without sacrificing stability or performance.

🌟 Standout Features

🔥 Endless Mode

Featuring over 530 procedurally generated levels, roguelike power-ups, escalating difficulty, boss fights, and random events that keep every run fresh and challenging.

🎯 Challenge Mode

A curated selection of 90 handcrafted levels designed to rigorously test player skills and reward strategic mastery.

🏰 Key Game Features

  • Endless Mode: Procedurally generated challenges with roguelike scaling and unique boss battles.
  • Challenge Mode: 90 carefully crafted levels to test reflexes, tactics, and adaptability.
  • Upgradeable Arsenal: Craft 48 unique upgrades and unlock 7 upgradeable blaster modes with distinct mechanics.
  • Varied Biomes: Explore 5 diverse biomes, each with unique enemy types and charming pixel art animations.
  • Visual & Audio Excellence: High-quality pixel art and three original soundtracks to immerse players in every world.