– Independently developed GhostStep as a solo project using Unreal Engine 5 for a second-year university Module 2 assignment. – Created a gameplay ability that allows the player to generate a temporary ghost clone for 5 seconds to activate switches, solve puzzles, and bypass obstacles. – Developed mechanics allowing the player to grow larger or shrink smaller to interact with the environment and access different pathways. – Designed environmental puzzles that combine ghost cloning, size shifting, and timing-based interactions to challenge the player creatively. – Implemented dangerous environmental hazards such as spikes, lava and traversal challenges to create engaging gameplay scenarios. – Created levels within a 2.5D perspective, focusing on player navigation, puzzle flow, and environmental readability. – Worked with animation blueprints to improve character movement, gameplay feedback, and interaction responsiveness. – Developed and implemented flipbook animations to support visual gameplay elements and environmental interactions. – Added and integrated sound effects to improve immersion, gameplay feedback, and overall player experience. – Scripted gameplay systems and player interactions using Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints. – Overcame technical and design challenges related to 2.5D gameplay, perspective handling, and mechanic implementation. – Balanced creative ambition with realistic project scope and deadlines while still experimenting with unique gameplay mechanics. – Managed all areas of development independently, including gameplay systems, level design, mechanics, iteration, and polish.