AI Warzone: Call of Survivors

Endless Runing| Casual

AI Warzone: Call of Survivors is a fast-paced top-down shooter featuring level-based combat against AI enemy forces.

Contributions:

I implemented the core top-down shooting gameplay, focusing on precise movement, positioning, and responsive controls.
I built level-based combat flow, designing escalating difficulty across stages with increasing AI enemy pressure.
I implemented AI enemy behaviors with varied movement and attack patterns to diversify combat challenges.
I designed and integrated ability-driven progression, allowing players to adapt their playstyle across levels.
I integrated in-app purchases (IAP) for optional content and progression support, ensuring purchases persist correctly across sessions.
I implemented and configured in-game ads (rewarded and interstitial), wiring rewards into progression without disrupting gameplay flow.
I tuned and tested monetization behavior to ensure reliable reward delivery and a balanced player experience.
I conducted gameplay testing and iterations to refine difficulty balance, player feel, and performance.

Platforms: App Store, Google Play, Steam, Xbox

Skill focus: Game Design, Gameplay Program

Project Date: May 2023 - March 2024

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Implemented core top-down shooting gameplay with dual-stick mobile controls.
Built a left joystick for movement and a right joystick for aiming/shooting direction.
Implemented dash / sprint behavior for quick repositioning and survivability during high enemy pressure.
Tuned joystick dead zones, sensitivity, and dash timing to keep controls responsive and readable on touch screens.
Iterated through playtesting to improve control feel and accuracy under fast-paced combat.

Dual-stick mobile controls: left joystick movement, right joystick aim/shoot, with dash for quick repositioning.

Built level-based progression, with increasing difficulty and enemy pressure over time.
Implemented multiple AI enemy behaviors with distinct movement patterns and attack logic.
Designed enemy spawning (timing, density, pacing) to create escalating challenge without overwhelming players.

Implemented in-app purchases (IAP) for optional content and progression support.
Integrated rewarded and interstitial ads, connecting rewards into gameplay flow.
Ensured monetization remains optional and does not block core progression.
Tested and validated purchase persistence and ad reward delivery across devices.

Coin-based unlocks—players use purchased coins (IAP) to choose which heroes to unlock.

I conducted QA testing, reproducing bugs, validating fixes, and tuning gameplay balance across multiple devices.
I optimized gameplay performance and stability for mobile platforms.
I handled publishing and release, including configuring builds and store listings for Google Play and the Apple App Store.
I prepared release assets and verified store compliance prior to submission.