Miguel Martinez Olivares

Zömderbar

Zömderbar is an action-packed, first-person shooter game set in a retro-inspired world. Developed by our team, Giant Dolphins, comprising five passionate individuals, the game offers an immersive experience with dancing zombies, infectious beats, and a high-stakes race to a heliport. My role on the team was diverse, covering Enemies and Boss fights programming, AI Programming, Cinematics programming, particle effects, shaders for ground effects like smashing and boss targeting, post-processing for camera effects such as venom, and creating and implementing immersive sounds and music for specific situations.

Key Features:

• Dancing Zombies: Integrated AI that makes zombies dance in sync with the game’s soundtrack, adding a unique twist to the gameplay.
• Groovy Soundtrack: The game features a pulse-pounding soundtrack that keeps players engaged and complements the action on screen.
• Retro Aesthetics: Designed retro environments filled with vibrant colors and atmospheric details that pay homage to classic games.
• Formidable Boss Fights: Programmed challenging boss fights that require strategic planning and fast reflexes.
• Particle Effects & Shaders: Worked on innovative particle effects and ground shaders to make the action even more engaging.
• Cinematics: Engineered in-game cinematics that add depth to the story and provide pacing to the action.
• Survival Mechanics: Players must reach the heliport to survive, creating an urgency that drives the game forward.
• Dynamic Sound Design: Created and implemented the game’s soundtrack and sound engineering, enhancing player immersion and setting the mood for various in-game situations.

Technologies Used:

• Unity 3D
• C#
• AI Programming
• Particle Systems
• Shader Programming
• Audio Production and Engineering (Audacity)

Accomplishments:

• Team Development: Contributed to multiple aspects of both front-end and back-end development, ensuring a cohesive and engaging gaming experience.
• High-Quality Assets: Worked on high-quality particle effects and shaders to augment the game’s visual appeal.
• Performance Optimization: Ensured smooth gameplay through optimized coding practices and effective resource management for enemies creation and deletion from the level.
• Audio Contribution: Played a dual role in both creating the music and implementing the sound engineering for the game, providing a comprehensive audio-visual experience.