Mario Chuman
Loregrow
Description
Expand Autumn's Domain!
In the land of Loregrow, play as Hazel, an all mighty Autumn fairy who was turned small and had her land seized by the nefarious Ignea. Expand your territory, skillset, and size in this narrative focused action adventure.
Overview
Role: Game Director, Writer, Gameplay Programmer
Genre: Action-Adventure
Engine: Godot
Jam: Godot Wild Jam #85 (Expansion)
Rankings: 35th Overall, 5th Place in Accessibility
Release: 2025
Key Contributions
Design & Gameplay: Led gameplay and level design inspired by The Legend of Zelda.
Narrative & Writing: Featured multiple cutscenes and wrote a cohesive narrative using Dialogic.
Accessibility: Implemented colorblind options, keyboard remapping, scalable UI, and an organized settings menu.
Art Direction & Implementation: Collaborated with artists on character/environment design, implemented tilesets, visual polish, and shaders.
Production: Coordinated cross-disciplinary collaboration, facilitated structured playtests, and integrated feedback into final build.
Results
Shipped a polished, accessible, and emotionally resonant game a full day before the jam deadline. Received highly positive feedback from both playtesters and judges, with recognition for polish, accessibility, and storytelling.