Who am I?
Hi, I'm Jason Tu 🤝
I'm a Gameplay Engineer with a specialty in UI/UX.
I work in both Unreal Engine (C++, UMG/Slate, Blueprints), as well as Unity (C#, iOS, Android). And I take pride in crafting gameplay & UI with careful attention to detail.
Previously, I worked as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer (10+ years) in various, successful tech startups. You can take a look at my resume here. (last updated Oct 29, 2023)
If your game studio is looking for a Gameplay or UI Programmer, let's chat. Get in touch: hello@jasont.co
Otherwise, you can take a look at my games work below 👇
Game Projects
Chomp, Unreal Pac-Man Adaptation (2023)
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Project TypePlayable DemoTeam SizeTeam of 1PlatformMac (Desktop)TechUnreal 5, C++, BlueprintsI implemented the gameplay systems from the classic arcade game Pac-Man, which includes tile-based map generation, grid-aligned movement, and ghost AI using a custom A* pathfinding implementation.
I also implemented a complete set of game UI (start, options, pause, and game over menus), and iterated on the game's look and feel via Blueprints.
Skim the technical walkthrough (5000+ words) →Breadforge, Procedural World Gen (2023)
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Project TypeGameplay SystemTeam SizeTeam of 1PlatformWindows, Mac, LinuxTechUnity, C#I implemented procedural world generation and character controls for a 3rd-person factory automation game in Unity.
This includes work on the Mixamo animation state machine, as well as look and feel: sound effects, stylized water, rule tiles, and Cinemachine camera authoring.
View the development log →Spots, Match-3 Gameplay (2022)
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Project TypePlayable DemoTeam SizeTeam of 1PlatformWebTechUnity, C#I implemented a clone of the mobile game Dots: a minimalist, match-three gameplay system in Unity that is playable in web browsers.
The game features a custom-written shader in GLSL for the game's progress bar.
Play the game, or read the technical write-up →Pocket Pong AR, Mobile AR Pong (2021)
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Project TypeShipped GameTeam SizeTeam of 1PlatformiOSTechUnity, C#I single-handedly designed, implemented, and published an augmented reality game (made in Unity) to the iOS App Store.
Read about the development process →Prodigies Bells, Music Teaching App (2021)
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Project TypePaid, FreelanceTeam SizeTeam of 2PlatformAndroid, iOSTechUnity, C#I re-designed and implemented the UX for a Unity app belonging to a music education business, and re-published the app to the iOS and Android app stores.
Read the case study →
Writing and Speaking
A selection of my latest, or most popular game dev tutorials.
How to build modular game UI in Unreal Engine 5
Unreal Engine TutorialHow to build modular game UI in Unreal Engine 5
Starting tips for avoiding widget spaghetti
Read more →Use the (engine) source, Luke!
Unreal Engine TutorialUse the (engine) source, Luke!
On how to set up debug symbols for Unreal Engine C++ on Macs
Read more →The 3 Cs Toolkit in Unity (2023)
Unity TutorialThe 3 Cs Toolkit in Unity (2023)
Make your character come to life with Mecanim, Cinemachine, and Input System.
A talk presented at Unity NYC's March 2023 meetup.
Read more →🔥 How do I design a Metroidvania? (YouTube)
Game Design Analysis Popular🔥 How do I design a Metroidvania? (YouTube)
Learning Metroidvania design by dissecting the PICO-8 game, Metrash.
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