ENRIQUE SCHWARTZ

I'm a game developer with 6 years of training in game development and in the use of game engines, specialized in Unreal Engine 5 and Unity.

Throughout my academic and professional projects, I have worked on gameplay systems, iterative feature implementation, and structured testing.

I hold a degree in Video Game Development and a Master’s Degree in Game Design. My first released game, GHUNTER, received multiple awards and nominations within the industry.

PROJECTS

GHUNTER

GHUNTER is a third-person action adventure game in which you play the role of Ghunter, a gnomechef who cooks creatures alive to deliver delicious dishes and become the royal chef of the Kingdom.

Task Overview

Game Mechanics, combat and enemies.
Game feel (UX), combat balance and iteration.
Feature testing and gameplay validation.

My contribution

Minecraft Education Project

This project consisted of creating two Minecraft worlds with the objective of strengthening the maths and programming competences of 5º and 6º elementary students.

Task Overview

Gameplay mechanics and level design
Testing and user validation sessions

My contribution

Military Breaching and Combat Mechanic Design

Design exercise created for a military simulation project. The assignment had two parts:

Designing a realistic breaching system with AI-controlled operators, considering tactical formation, room entry, pathing, roles, and chain of command.
Pitching a new mechanic that could expand the game’s depth — in this case, a suppression and morale-based behavior system integrated with the AI.

I worked from a clean slate with no prior background in realistic military combat, conducting rapid research to create a clear, functional proposal focused on gameplay clarity, AI-player coordination, and authenticity in room-clearing scenarios.

Task Overview

Designed AI squad breaching behavior from player input to room control.
Proposed a new AI-driven combat feature.
Focused on clarity, realism, and adaptability.

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Resident Evil: Board Game

A tabletop survival horror game inspired by the Resident Evil franchise, designed as a fully playable physical prototype. Players explore a randomly generated mansion, manage resources, face escalating threats, and cooperate under communication limits to escape with the cure.

Task Overview

Game Design: core mechanics, exploration system and progression.
Combat, enemies, and cooperative constraints.
Playtesting, iteration, and balance adjustments.

My contribution

Creation of two original mobile game concepts.

Designing two original gameplay concepts with clear core loops, goals, and player motivations.
Expanding one concept with a progression system and live ops features that support long-term retention.
Proposing a social or monetization feature that integrates into the game’s core loop.

I worked focusing on creating accessible yet engaging mechanics for casual to mid-core players. The process emphasized clarity, player motivation across short, mid, and long-term goals, and integration of competitive and event-driven systems to reinforce retention and community engagement.

Task Overview

Designed two original game concepts (Tower Defense Water Park + Endless Martial Arts Fighter).
Developed progression, rewards, and live ops for the Tower Defense concept.
Proposed a Ranked PvP feature to integrate competition and long-term player motivation.