SKYWARD COMPANIONS
ROLE:
Artist, General Modeler and Animator
DESCRIPTION:
Time is ticking. Skill is everything.
Welcome to EverStar: Trial Run, a fast-paced platformer where precision and timing decide your fate. Dash through dangerous levels, leap over deadly gaps, and swipe to look around—all while racing against the clock!
🎮 Game Features
- 🕹️ Intuitive mobile controls: Move with the joystick, jump with a tap, and swipe to rotate the camera
- ⏱️ Time Attack Mode: Beat levels as fast as you can and aim for a spot on the leaderboard
- 🌍 Dynamic level streaming: Levels download automatically as you progress
- 🔄 Smooth animations and responsive gameplay
- 🧩 Learn through play: UI tutorial overlays teach you controls without breaking immersion
- 📸 SmartLook integration for player experience analytics (optional & privacy-friendly)
🧠 Why Play?
Because every second counts. And only the quickest players will rise to the top.
📱 Built for mobile – runs beautifully on all modern devices
💬 Language support: English
IN GAME VIDEO
IN GAME VIEW
MY WORKS
My Contributions
Level Design
- Designed and built the Intro Level to teach 5+ core mechanics.
- Used over 100 low-poly assets to create a stylized environment.
- Built modular sections for puzzle flow and exploration.
UI/UX Design
- Led a UI/UX overhaul mid-project.
- Designed and implemented over 10 menu screens (Main Menu, Pause, Settings, etc.).
- Focused on improving player onboarding and flow.
Optimization
- Integrated LOD systems to boost mobile performance.
- Achieved a ~25% frame rate improvement on mid-tier Android/iOS devices.
Playtesting
Collected and applied feedback to refine navigation, UI clarity, and mechanic balancing.
Organized internal & external playtests with 50+ participants.
UI Design
Celil Bulut 