Connor Jackson
Technical Designer
SELECTED PROJECTS
Science Labs is a great, fun, party style game. I was the Lead Technical Designer for this project working on making the game run as intended and developing the mechanics. I was joined on this project by Stephen Ryan, who was the Lead 3D Generalis/Artist.
Showcased at GaMaYo Early & Late 2024 / GameBridge 2024 / Game Republic Student Showcase 2025
Release Date - TBA
Built in Unreal Engine 5, The Quiet Floor is a first-person horror game where players explore an abandoned hospital as a journalist uncovering the truth behind illegal experiments. Featuring dynamic lighting, immersive environmental storytelling through collectible journal entries, and AI-driven enemy behavior, the game emphasizes tension, stealth, and atmosphere. All core gameplay systems, UI, and mechanics were implemented from scratch using Blueprints.
-Showcased at Game Republic Student Showcase 2025
-Showcased on Unreal Engine Student Showcase 2025 -YouTube
Release Date - June 2025 itch.
Drop Zone: Vortis is a first-person tactical shooter created as part of a university game development assignment. Inspired by the intense, team-based chaos of Helldivers 2, the game drops players into a hostile alien world where survival hinges on coordination, reflexes, and orbital firepower.
Built in Unreal Engine 5, Drop Zone: Vortis features:
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Fast-paced combat with twin-stick shooter mechanics
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Squad-based gameplay, with local co-op and enemy swarm AI
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Stratagem-like ability system, letting players call in support drops, turrets, or orbital strikes
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Procedurally populated combat zones, inspired by war-torn planetary landscapes
This project was well-received among peers and affectionately dubbed "Helldivers 3" by classmates. I embraced the comparison and used it to push the game further into polished, chaotic fun.
“It’s like Helldivers, but with even more explosions.” — Peer Feedback