Bladerena is a 2D top-down survival game set in a mystical arena where warriors from across dimensions are thrown into battle for the amusement—or judgment—of the enigmatic Sword Saints. You play as Cpl. Quandale, a soldier trapped in this high-fantasy coliseum, forced to face waves of goblins, sentient swords, and suicidal fireballs. With only your blade and reflexes to rely on, your goal is simple: survive as long as possible and rack up the highest score. Designed with pixel art visuals and fast-paced combat, Bladerena delivers a quick, arcade-style experience where pattern recognition and adaptability are key to survival.

As the project manager, programmer, and animator for Bladerena — a fast-paced 2D survival arena game built in under two weeks by a team of three — I led the project from planning to execution while contributing heavily to its gameplay systems, visuals, and polish.