DAN VOGT
Projects
Below is a selection of recent projects.
Games
DATA WING
iOS | AndroidDATA WING is a neon arcade racer, featuring a deep and evolving narrative. The racing gameplay is familiar and compelling but the real draw for players is learning more about the world in which they find themselves.
I was responsible for writing, design, programming, SFX and art. The music was licensed from various vaporwave producers.
Skyward Journey
iOS | AndroidSkyward Journey is an accessible art game about guiding birds by creating wind currents. It aims to provide a relaxing and thought-provoking experience, with an interactive score and low-key visuals.
I was responsible for design, programming and art. The audio was provided by Jeff van Dyck.
Writing
Welcoming Players into DATA WING
MediumIn this article, I outline a number of practical techniques I employed to make DATA WING more welcoming for a broad range of players and the extended playtesting process that informed these choices. While I wrote this article with the intention to demystify playtesting and tutorialising, I believe it also provides useful insight into my process and values.
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