Scrollden | 卷中坞
An NYC-based indie game. Where homebuilding meets nurturing mythological creatures.
Stumbling upon a dusty relic you discover an ancient scroll with a whole world of ancient myths landscapes, and creatures sealed inside You help these sealed creatures come back to life, build them a home, farm with them learn more about them, and send them back into the scroll to uncover more hidden stories and find other creatures.
About
Scrollden is a casual home-building and management sim inspired by fantastic creatures in Chinese mythologies.
Nutrue cut and mysterious creatures from ancient mythologies; farm and build with them, watch them grow, and learn about their past and personalities.
Explore the hidden world in the scroll; unveil untold stories and mysteries; and solve mini puzzles to advance in technology.
Milestones:
Our team has been making this game for more than a year now. We have showcased earlier versions at the Game Developers Conference 2023, EGD Waffle Games, Playtest Thursdays, and Gumbo Games. Recently showcased at Game Developers Conference 2024 New York Pavillon Both and is aiming for a full release in early 2025!
GDC 2024 Expo & Events
My Roles
Orchestrated the "Scrollden" project, steering a 10-member team by conducting weekly in-person and online meetings to ensure adherence to project timelines.
Implemented agile project management techniques, setting and discussing sprint schedules and plans to maintain project momentum and ensure on-time delivery.
Drove the game's concept, narrative, and design, integrating Chinese mythology to enhance player engagement and depth of experience.
Championed bilingual localization, broadening the game's accessibility and appeal in both English-speaking and Chinese markets.
Led the innovation and launch of peripheral products for GDC2024, receiving high acclaim for creative design and audience engagement.
Applied advanced 3D modeling to elevate game environments, substantially boosting visual appeal and immersion.
