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Portfolio of game development projects by Yousef AlShaikh.
Hi, I’m Yousef, I am an experienced Game Programmer with a Master's in Advanced Computer Science from the University of Leeds and a strong drive for developing engaging games. I have been developing games since 2016 and started developing games professionally in 2022.
I am currently taking on freelance projects, which allows me to expand my skills and work on a variety of game development projects. I’m the developer for Kaizen, managing everything from datastores and anti-cheat to animation systems, UI/UX, character customization, and internal tooling.
During my free time, I enjoy recreating mechanics from existing games as a way to learn and polish my skills. A lot of my development time is working on features for Kaizen, but I also have several personal projects in development along with participating in several game jams.
A work-in-progress 2D game engine built in C++ using SFML and EnTT, designed with a modular ECS architecture and core systems for rendering, collision, and scripting.
Designed and implemented core engine systems, focusing on extensibility, modularity, and gameplay prototyping.
Integrated EnTT ECS and designed a Unity-inspired ScriptComponent system enabling custom behaviors with lifecycle methods, integrated with collision and physics events.
Published a successful interactive slice-of-life game on Roblox, set in a fictional Japanese town. Players can create and customize characters, customize homes, interact with the world, and socialize. The game has amassed over 29.8 million plays and 95k monthly players.
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Currently the main developer for the game, improving replication, UI/UX, datastores, networking, and building tools for designers. Developed customization systems used by over 400K players.