Kenny Baker

Hyper Light Drifter

Boss Design : 2015

ROLE

Boss Design


DATE

2015


PLATFORMS

PC / Switch / XBONE / PS4


DESCRIPTION


Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with unknown dangers and lost technologies. Inspired by nightmares and dreams alike.


MY ROLE


For this project as a Kickstarter supporter I worked with L.A. based devs, Heart Machine to develop a unique boss encounter that would challenge the player within the established play mechanics as well as fit in line with the art style and lore of the game.


My final boss design would be incorporated as the “Sorcerer” boss in the final shipped product.


KEY CONTRIBUTIONS


Traveled to LA for initial design consultation

Remote collaboration with team through development for design work

• Sketched original character concept art

• Documented characterization and backstory for the boss encounter

• 1-page design documentation on enemy attack behavior and patterns