Donut Duel
Behind the lighthearted and fun donut theme lies a deck-building battle game.
I Love the Moonlit Nights.
An animated comic illuminating the kaleidoscopic spectrum of player agency and identity within the immutable framework of destiny.
Dream Star
A mobile party game released in 2023, quickly reaching top positions on the iOS free list.
Glitchescape
In CyberLouvre, an online gallery showcase AI-generated art...
Under The Spot
A puzzle game ranked 6th overall in Ludum Dare 54 ^_^
Assasin's Creed Codename Jade
A mobile game set in ancient China within the Assassin's Creed franchise. Announced but not yet released.
I'm Linhan Li
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Game Design and Development at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California.
After graduating from Tsinghua University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Technology, I joined Timi Studio at Tencent Games as a game designer for two years. There, I participated in various projects, working on game mechanisms, levels, 3C (Character, Camera, and Control), and the User-Generated Content System.
I'm always passionate about creating games that tell powerful stories for the unheard, the marginalized, and myself. I seek to explore the literary aspects of games and how player interaction dynamically affects narrative content.
My Skill Set
Game Developing
I have developed diverse genres of games, including puzzle games, card games, open-world action adventures, and platformer party games.
These projects span across both PC and Mobile platforms and have been executed with a variety of teams, ranging from student groups to large-scale teams exceeding 200 members.
I am proficient in using various game engines, with a primary focus on Unreal Engine 4(blueprints) and Unity
I am familiar with industrial development pipelines and adept at quick prototyping and iteration.
Coding
At university, I undertook systematic studies in computer science. I am most familiar with C/C++ and have used Qt to develop several applications and complete courses in Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Additionally, I used Python for my data visualization-related thesis project. I also developed an Android news application using Java and created a game with the Cocos Creator engine in Javascript.
Currently, I am using C# to develop several games independently and in collaboration with others in Unity.
Writing
With a great passion for storytelling, I have studied and practiced writing scripts at school, including those for games and traditional media.
I have published popular novels online and joined a creators' organization.
I am also an avid reader, drawing much inspiration for interactive media from the works of Julio Cortázar.
Designing
From a young age, my art education has made me highly sensitive to visuals, fueling my desire to create unique visual designs.
I create illustrations with procreate and photoshop, focusing on conveying a sense of storytelling within the imagery. I habitually use comic storyboard to document my inspirations and daily life.
Alongside game design, I also experiment with game UI design in Ai to ensure it matches the overall tone.
I use Blender as my primary tool for 3D design, utilizing it for modeling, texturing, rendering, rigging.