Mario Chuman
The Ashen Vein
Description
Step Into Decay
Explore The Ashen Vein as Skylar, who seeks the secrets of the dungeon to undo the mistakes of their past. Befriend Antipals who will grant you great abilities and aid you in the combat against the numerous foes of the dungeon.
The Ashen Vein Beckons You.
Overview
Role: Game Director, Writer, Gameplay Programmer
Genre: Action-Adventure
Engine: Godot
Jam: Godot Wild Jam #87 (Decay)
Rankings: 48th Overall, 7th Place in Accessibility
Release: 2025
Key Contributions
Design & Gameplay: Led gameplay and level design inspired by The Legend of Zelda.
Cinematic Narrative: Facilitated the inclusion of an opening cutscene, a first for the team.
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
Took lessons from a previous game and iterated on its gameplay and shipped a fully featured take on the formula. Received positive feedback from players and continued our team’s consistent positive results.
