My name is You(Oscar) Zuo, an Entertainment Arts and Engineering graduate from the University of Utah, specializing in gameplay programming. As a passionate gameplay and software engineer, I thrive on tackling technical challenges and continually expanding my programming expertise.
With a strong foundation in C++, Python, and other object-oriented programming languages, I've led and contributed to diverse game projects using Unity and Unreal. My portfolio offers a technical breakdown of game mechanics, providing insight into my design thinking and implementation approach.
Let's dive into the world of interactive experiences. Explore my portfolio to discover the systems and mechanics I've crafted. Thank you!
My Little RPG Shop is a simulation game in which the player is a greedy merchant set in a traditional RPG game context. Players must buy everything from the adventures and monsters and try to convert trash into valuable merchandise that emptys customers pockets. Meanwhile, complete quests or lure the customers into traps to manipulate adventures or monsters. The fundamental gameplay systems are written in C++. My Little RPG Shop will be launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch with Utah Capstone Collections on May.
The RTS Template is an experimental prototype I am developing alone, aiming to enhance my understanding of C++, Unreal, and gameplay development. The ultimate goal of this game is to create a powerful and universal squad-based RTS template so I can quickly develop a game like Company of Heroes based on it. The template is still under development since April 2023.
Engine: Unreal 5 | Language: C++ | Platform: PC | Team Size: 1
The Voodoo Management is an ALT Control game that satirizes capitalism. Players will become ruthless managers who use a voodoo doll to control employees' behavior to get a higher KPI. The controller is a cute hand-made voodoo doll with a customized Arduino board hidden in it. Players need to stab parts of the doll's body based on employees' reactions in the game to prevent them from "wasting time." The game was released on May 1, 2023.
Engine: Unreal 5 | Language: C++, Blueprint | Platform: PC | Team Size: 10
