Hao ZiYi (Knox)
you can also call me "DSK"
I am a Game Designer and also the Producer of my Game Studio(Never Sufficient)
Specializing in innovative game design and analysis of gameplay
Game Design Projects
RESOLUTION BREACH
GMTK GAME JAM 2024
(Continuous Optimization)
A platform puzzle game with the core gameplay of adjusting the game resolution scale.
NEKO SNAKE
CIGA GAME JAM 2024
(Continuous Optimization)
A snake-like game with a core gameplay of guiding direction, you will guide a luxurious "cat train" to continuously collect scattered "cat balls" along the way to extend the length of the cat car and achieve higher scores!
Don't TOUCH ME
CIGA GAME JAM 2023 & GMTK GAME JAM 2023
(Continuous Optimization)
A two-player platform-jumping game with chase as its core gameplay, in which two players will play as patients and doctors in a mental hospital.
LIMITED 2 Space
LUDUM DARE 54 (Continuous Optimization)
Hey everyone, welcome to the world of "Limited 2 Space"! The name isn't just for show—this game is all about rocking that spacebar. Yes, the entire game can be played using just your SPACE!
TelePrompter3000
Global Game Jam 2024 (Continuous Optimization)
TelePrompter3000 is a game that pays homage to 'Rhythm Heaven' in terms of gameplay, and I am the main character in this game:)
LinTan The Island
Long-term project
LinTan The Island is an idle game with a kind of simulation. In this game, You can freely decide where to build factories or plant trees, do some land reclamation, or develop lakes and deserts to get more field.
Agent of primary color
Adventure Jam 2023 (Long-term project)
Agent of Primary Color is a 2D horizontal adventure game with color mixing, shooting, and jumping as the main gameplay.
BALA!!!
LUDUM DARE 53 (Continuous Optimization)
This is a game about dealing with the mess for the egotistical chef. The player acts as a food quality inspector, who needs to ensure that the food meets the needs of customers while checking the quality of the food.
DIGGERNAUT
Kenney Jam 2023
welcome to "Diggernaut"! Embark on an exploration-filled RPG adventure where you'll become the master of unearthing treasures as the ultimate digger!
ELDRITCH DUEL
Long-term project(Physical Protype)
This is a dual-player online card-building game centered around the core gameplay of rock-paper-scissors and strategic decision-making. The theme revolves around fantastical creatures from a different world.
ShuShu's ROOT
Global Game Jam 2023
This is a puzzle game where you play as a discarded potato that must follow the rules of rooting in order to survive and absorb nutrients.
CODE : ESP-D
Long-term project(Physical Protype)
"Code: ESP-D" (Extra-Sensory Perception Detective) is an interactive puzzle-solving game centered around olfactory reasoning. Players can utilize the olfactory evidence to deduct reasoning during gameplay.
Recoil Robot
Game off 2022 (Long-term project)
"Recoil Robot"is a game based on the whims of a small game development team composed of Chinese college students.In this game,players need to manipulate their robot to use the gun's recoil to defeat the opponent.
Tales of Harmony
Long-term project
"Tales of Harmony" is a fantasy adventure JRPG based on the whims of four chinese college students.The game tells the story of a prince of a country who gradually uncovers the darkness of the world through adventures and builds strong bonds with new friends.
You can also find my games here!
itch.io
Ludum DARE
TapTap
YouTube
BiliBili
Game Analysis & Research
Analyzing the gameplay design points and advantages of the 'Vampire Survivor' style Roguelike
Game Analysis
How does 'Storyteller' empower players to become the authors of the story?
Comprehensive Game Study
Using 'Spiritfall' to analyze the Integrated Multi-Gameplay Design in the game
Comprehensive Game Study
How is the sense of both familiarity and unfamiliarity in "Anglerfish" created?
Comprehensive Game Study
A brief analysis of the design points and advantages of reverse tower defense in "Affogato"
Comprehensive Game Study
Analyzing the design points of creating games with the RPG Maker engine from the perspective of developers
Game Research
Portfolio
ELDRITCH DUEL
This is a dual-player online card-building game centered around the core gameplay of rock-paper-scissors and strategic decision-making. The theme revolves around fantastical creatures from a different world. Of course, during the design process, we have also integrated some of our inherent understandings from various domains, aiming to resonate with a broader audience.
Within this project, I am responsible for all aspects of gameplay, mechanics, and design iterations,and did a lot of prototype test for this game.
I have applied and put into practice the theoretical research on games that I had conducted prior to this project.
Limited 2 Space
"Limited 2 Space" is a 2D side-scrolling platformer game developed by me and my team during Ludum Dare 54. The unique aspect of this game is that it can only be controlled using the space bar. In this game, you take on the role of a robot in a post-apocalyptic future, constrained by programming instructions that allow interaction solely through the use of the space bar.
Players need to press the space bar at the right moments to activate corresponding commands such as "move left," "move right," and "jump." Additionally, there are special commands like "reverse," "replay," and "self-destruct" waiting for players to explore.
LEVEL DESIGN
Game Production
Coreplay Design
Pixel Art
Game Coding
Game Music
Special Effect
Game DEMO
CODE : ESP-D
"Code: ESP-D" (Extra-Sensory Perception Detective) is an interactive puzzle-solving game centered around olfactory reasoning. In addition to the game itself, it also features an external olfactory device (Scent Printer) that can print the in-game scents onto fragrance test paper. Players can utilize these scented papers for deductive reasoning during gameplay
Olfactory Interaction Prototype
Alexander Mugo (Kenyan)
Daria Anastasia Kaminska (Russian)
Character Design
Kaga Shoji (Japanese)
Alphonse MacDonald (Canadian)
Song Qingsi (Chinese)
Scent Printer Concept Design
Scent Printer Production
A R D U I N O & C O D I N G
Prepare Scent Reagents
CLUE BOARD
Exhibition & Photos
