MATEO CAYO
PROJECT MANAGER AND GAME DESIGNER
EL PAPA VS HAMBURGUESAS
El papa vs Hamburguesas is a 2D runner with shooting elements, where players fight through hordes of mutant alien burgers to "rescue" children—the world’s last hope.
Project info
My contribution
As game designer, I had my first experience in the role, working with initial tools that at first seemed unnecessary but whose purpose I came to understand over time. A large part of the role involved discarding ideas, though I eventually developed methods to identify the experience the game aimed to deliver. I contributed to the design of screens, the main character’s movements, and the enemy design.
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As game developer, I built most of the game, from screen navigation and the implementation of visual and audio assets to programming the protagonist’s mechanics. On the final day, I took the initiative to create a simple boss, which turned out to be a valuable addition.
Experience and lessons learned
Monetization Strategies
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I gained experience in developing sales pitches and understood the importance of effectively communicating a project; otherwise, it risks being overlooked. Video games are not only creative endeavors but also products within an industry that require visibility and engagement to succeed.
Fostering Creativity
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This was my first experience participating in the creation of a video game, and I truly enjoyed the process. I had the chance to work with a flexible team that was open to new ideas, and I realized that when a project excites its participants, everyone stays motivated.
Building a Compelling Pitch
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I learned that a player’s perspective on a game is very different from that of a developer, as players may not receive or interpret information in the same way it was intended. Even small changes require multiple processes, making this an important shift in perspective for me.