In Abyssal Ascent, my primary responsibilities included project management, designing the procedural generation system, creating the UI for all scenes, and developing the familiars. As the project leader, I took on the responsibility of making decisions while managing a diverse team. We implemented Agile methodology, which allowed us to stay efficient and organized throughout development. One key lesson I learned as a project manager was the importance of a well-structured game design document to ensure alignment, especially when communication gaps occur. Managing a team with varying communication styles and keeping everyone on task was another crucial aspect of the role.

My work on procedural generation led me to implement a Binary Space Partitioning (BSP) system, which offered the randomness we desired while providing flexibility for expansion. Additionally, I developed the familiars system, where familiars acted as spells, giving players buffs, healing, or dealing damage to enemies. We used a scriptable object system to enable easy implementation and variation of abilities. My role also included redesigning the game's UI, transforming it from simple white boxes into a more immersive fantasy-themed interface that fits its aesthetic.

Beyond these core responsibilities, I handled smaller tasks to enhance the gameplay experience. This included managing the audio design, where I drew inspiration from Castlevania-style rock music to set the tone. I also worked on quality-of-life improvements, such as implementing screen fade effects and ensuring smooth game loading, as well as adding visual feedback when players or enemies took damage.