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I’m creating a story-driven action/adventure title for PC and need hands-on help with the actual game development. The core concept, narrative outline, and basic gameplay loop are sketched; what’s missing is the technical and creative muscle to turn those ideas into a playable, polished experience. The task flagged on my side is simply “Game development,” so the brief is intentionally open to cover programming, level design, asset integration, and performance optimisation. The target platform is Windows PC only—for now—so you can focus on that build without worrying about mobile or console constraints. Preferred toolsets include Unity (2022 LTS) or Unreal Engine 5; I’ll lean toward whichever engine you’re strongest in, as long as we can achieve tight third-person controls, dynamic combat, and a seamless environment that encourages exploration. Deliverables I need to see: • A functional prototype showcasing one vertical-slice level with combat, traversal, and basic UI • Source project files, well-commented scripts/blueprints, and any custom tools you create • Build instructions and a brief post-mortem outlining next-step recommendations Acceptance criteria: The prototype must run at a stable 60 fps on mid-tier gaming PCs (GTX 1660 / RX 580 class), include working checkpoints, and demonstrate at least one unique gameplay mechanic that differentiates the project from typical genre fare. If you’re confident you can meet those benchmarks, let’s get this adventure started.
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Hey there, I have carefully reviewed your project requirements. With over 10+ years of experience in game development, I have built and delivered high-quality games across multiple platforms, focusing on performance, scalability, and engaging player experiences. My expertise includes Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++, multiplayer systems, game mechanics, UI/UX for games, in-app purchases, and third-party SDK integrations—all highly relevant to building polished and production-ready games. I would love the opportunity to discuss your game idea in detail and collaborate on bringing it to life with a strong technical foundation and engaging gameplay. Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. NOTE: Please consider the current budget as flexible — we can finalize it after discussing the complete scope and feature set. Thanks & Regards, Kajal
$20 USD in 40 days
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I can help transform your action-adventure concept into a polished, playable experience by focusing on technical development and creative execution. My approach will ensure that the core gameplay loop and narrative shine through in the final product. I understand you are looking for a functional prototype that showcases combat, traversal, and UI. The requirement for it to run smoothly at 60 fps on mid-tier PCs, along with a unique gameplay mechanic, is clear and achievable. With extensive experience in both Unity and Unreal Engine, I specialize in creating engaging environments, dynamic combat systems, and seamless controls. My background in game development equips me to deliver well-commented scripts and tools, along with thorough build instructions. Regards, Jp
$15 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I have carefully reviewed your project requirements and understand your vision for creating a story-driven third-person action/adventure game for Windows PC. I understand the focus on dynamic combat, traversal, exploration, seamless environments, and a unique gameplay mechanic. With 9+ years of game development experience and 200+ successfully delivered games, I have extensive experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++, third-person gameplay, combat systems, level design, asset integration, optimization, and PC game development. You will get: 1. Playable vertical-slice prototype 2. Dynamic combat and traversal systems 3. Exploration-focused level design 4. Basic UI and checkpoint system 5. Optimized 60 FPS PC performance 6. Clean, well-commented source project 7. Complete NDA & IP protection with unlimited revisions I will discuss the best engine and development approach based on your complete requirements. Come inbox & let’s get started. Best regards, Sohaib Pasn Games
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m a Unity game developer with hands-on experience building and polishing PC games, including gameplay programming, level design, asset integration, optimization, and Steam releases. I can take your existing concept and turn it into a playable vertical slice, focusing on responsive third-person controls, dynamic combat, exploration, checkpoints, and a clean UI. Unity 2022 LTS would be a strong fit for my workflow, but I’m also comfortable working with Unreal if that better suits the project. I can deliver a complete prototype with organized source files, well-structured and commented code, build instructions, and optimization targeted at mid-tier PCs. I’d also work closely with you to implement the unique gameplay mechanic and make sure the vertical slice communicates the core vision and has a solid foundation for further development.
$20 USD in 40 days
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I can help bring your action-adventure game to life with the polished, seamless experience you envision. My expertise in Unity and Unreal Engine 5 will ensure tight third-person controls and dynamic combat, all while focusing on delivering a functional prototype that meets your benchmarks. I specialize in game development, encompassing programming, level design, and asset integration. My experience includes creating engaging gameplay mechanics and optimizing performance for mid-tier gaming PCs, ensuring a stable 60 fps. Let’s collaborate to transform your narrative outline into an immersive experience that stands out in the genre. Feel free to reach out, I would be happy to chat about your project, budget, and timeline. Kind Regards, Desmond.
$15 USD in 14 days
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, and I’m excited to partner with you. I can dive into your project immediately. I have rich experience in game development, Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, gameplay programming, UI, optimization, and interactive systems. I understand you need a playable Windows PC vertical slice featuring third-person controls, combat, traversal, exploration, checkpoints, basic UI, and a unique gameplay mechanic. I can turn your existing concept into a polished prototype while focusing on stable 60 FPS performance on mid-tier hardware. I am skilled in Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, gameplay systems, level design, UI, asset integration, and performance optimization. I’m ready to start immediately and can provide clean source files, documentation, build instructions, and next-step recommendations. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
$20 USD in 40 days
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Your vision for a story-driven action-adventure PC game resonates strongly with my recent work on [mention a similar project or game mechanic, e.g., "an indie RPG focused on emergent narrative systems" or "a third-person shooter with dynamic environmental interactions"]. I understand the need for a comprehensive approach to transform your core concepts into a polished, playable experience, encompassing everything from robust gameplay mechanics to seamless asset integration and performance optimization. My technical strategy will center on leveraging Unreal Engine 5, given its robust capabilities for action-adventure development and PC optimization. I'll focus on implementing your core gameplay loop using C++ for critical systems like combat, character control, and AI, ensuring performance and extensibility. Level design will involve both Blueprint scripting for rapid prototyping and C++ for complex scripting and optimization. Asset integration will follow best practices for efficient rendering and memory management, with a keen eye on profiling and iterative optimization throughout the development cycle to guarantee a smooth player experience on Windows PC. To best align with your immediate priorities, could you clarify your current stage of narrative integration and how you envision player choices impacting the gameplay loop? I'm eager to discuss how my technical expertise can directly contribute to bringing your action-adventure title to life. Let's schedule a brief call to explore this further.
$25 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, I would love to help you make this action-adventure prototype pitch-ready. I have nearly a decade of experience in C# and Unity, and I previously served as a private advanced Unity tutor. My specialty is writing highly modular, designer-friendly systems where you can tweak all parameters (third-person combat values, traversal physics, and narrative triggers) directly in the Inspector via ScriptableObjects without ever touching a line of code. Same goes for shaders and level design, especially with my style of connecting different parts of the engine with optimization conserved. Optimization is exactly my area of expertise. I will show you how to cache (or, make a system so it optimizes without you touching) to MASSIVELY reduce the use of RAM. With great caching, compression and a few advanced techniques that I will implement, you would feel no difference other than the game running WAY smoother. This is exceptionally important since you need a stable 60-80 fps on mid-tier hardware like the GTX 1660 or RX 580. I'll guarantee smoothness and ease of tweaks. You will have a modular base structure to further tweak and alter for your seamless environment. I will build an event-driven state manager. Whether it's dynamic combat encounters or seamless area loading, the system will broadcast C# events that the traversal mechanics, enemies, and environment can listen and react to effortlessly. I guarantee you smart, smooth and appealing mechanics, for I am comfortable with advanced physics, math and vector calculations. I will build a clean, responsive basic UI for the vertical slice. It's important to have a high-quality, responsive and intuitive HUD. I will set up a lightweight, secure JSON or Binary serialization system to power the working checkpoints, saving the player's traversal state and combat progress flawlessly. Custom serialized saves ensures stability and security. Because of my deep background in C# architecture (including WPF, ASP.NET, and library writing) and algorithmic programming, I don't write spaghetti code. The scripts will be extremely clean, fully commented, decoupled, and guaranteed to compile perfectly on Unity 2022 LTS. You will receive all source project files, custom tools, and the requested post-mortem with next-step recommendations and build instructions. I believe we can have a remarkable and memorable partnership together, and deliver a top tier product, quality-wise. I'm excited to exchange further details and discuss the process of development. Best regards, Adam J. P.S: I hate generic, floaty button-mashing, and love tight, impactful combat in seamless atmospheric worlds. I'd much rather aim for a dynamic modern combat mechanics with a bit more advanced combat system, rather than spam mechanics. :)
$18 USD in 25 days
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Hello sir, I've read your project description and I'm interested in building this game in Unity. I've more than 3 years of experience in Unity and have worked on a variety of projects. I've also published some of my own games on Google Play Store, giving me hands-on experience with the complete development and deployment process. I can help implement engaging combat mechanics, puzzle systems, and a polished gameplay experience while ensuring the game performs well on mobile devices. You can check out my portfolio in my profile. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
$20 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced Full Stack Developer with a harnessed focus on game development for the past 5+ years, I believe I would be the ideal fit for your action-adventure PC game project. My repertoire includes not only the technical mastery of Unity, which aligns perfectly with your preference, but also a deep understanding of intriguing storytelling and dynamic gameplay loops. Having worked on numerous custom web applications and mobile apps in the past, I can offer an expert touch when it comes to crafting compelling narrative arcs for players to follow. Moreover, my proficiency in Unity encompasses asset integration, performance optimization, and level design, skills pivotal in creating the polished vertical slice you're seeking. In addition to these strengths, I assure you my ability to create well-commented scripts/blueprints promises ease of collaboration throughout this venture and an efficient transfer of knowledge at its conclusion. Lastly, my commitment to delivering long-term scalable products that are built to succeed coincides perfectly with your desire for a polished adventure-centered gaming experience. Let's catalyze your vision into reality and exceed every expectation you have for this project. Let's film some stellar cutscenes, design intriguing yet challenging levels and deliver unique gameplay mechanics that will set your game apart from others in its genre.
$18 USD in 40 days
3.9
3.9

Hi, I am a software engineer with over 16 years of experience turning early concepts into reliable, polished software. I can develop your Windows PC vertical slice in Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5, with responsive third-person movement, dynamic combat, traversal, checkpoints, basic UI, and a distinctive gameplay mechanic tied naturally to the story. I would first lock down the slice’s scope and performance budget, then build the core controller and combat systems, assemble the level and integrate assets, and profile throughout development against the GTX 1660/RX 580 target. You will receive the complete source project, clearly documented scripts or Blueprints, a playable build, build instructions, and a concise post-mortem with recommendations for expanding into production. Do you already have a preferred engine and usable character/environment assets, or should those choices be part of the initial prototype planning? I would be glad to discuss the creative direction and define a practical vertical-slice milestone with you.
$25 USD in 30 days
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3.0

The vertical slice is the right place to prove this game works — I’d focus first on tight third-person movement, responsive combat, and a small exploration space that already feels like the finished game. I can build the prototype in Unity 2022 LTS or UE5, depending on your preference, with the work structured around your acceptance criteria: Third-person movement, traversal, combat, and camera Checkpoints and basic UI One polished vertical-slice level with exploration flow Your unique gameplay mechanic integrated into the core loop Performance profiling and optimization toward stable 60 FPS on GTX 1660 / RX 580-class hardware Clean source project, commented scripts/Blueprints, and build instructions I’d avoid overbuilding the prototype. The goal would be to get one strong playable slice working early, then iterate on feel, level flow, performance, and polish. A couple of things I’d like to clarify: do you already have character/animation assets, or should I handle asset integration and sourcing? And do you have the unique mechanic defined, or would you like me to help shape it?
$20 USD in 40 days
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Dear Client, I’m an experienced game developer with 10+ years of software development experience, specializing in gameplay systems, scripting, optimization, and interactive applications. I understand you need a Windows PC action/adventure prototype with a polished vertical slice featuring third-person controls, combat, traversal, exploration, checkpoints, UI, and a distinctive gameplay mechanic, while maintaining 60 FPS on GTX 1660/RX 580-class hardware. I can work with Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5, depending on the project’s technical needs. My C#, C++, scripting, debugging, and performance-optimization experience enables me to build a clean, scalable prototype with well-organized source and clear documentation. I can deliver the playable prototype, complete project files, build instructions, and post-mortem recommendations. Best regards, Md Ruhul Ajom
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hi there! A story-driven action-adventure needs tight third-person controls and exploration incentives working in sync, not competing. I've shipped a couple of those where the traversal itself becomes part of the narrative pacing, so the vertical slice feels intentional rather than just "here's combat, here's a level." I've spent the last four years in Unreal 5 building exactly this type of experience: character controllers with weight and feedback, combat systems that telegraph enemy intentions clearly, and environments that reward both combat engagement and careful exploration. Performance optimization for mid-tier hardware is something I've had to nail consistently—I'm comfortable profiling and hitting 60 fps stable without compromising visual clarity. One thing worth clarifying upfront: when you mention a "unique gameplay mechanic that differentiates the project," do you have a specific direction in mind, or are you open to recommendations based on what the narrative and setting suggest? That'll shape how I approach the prototype's core loop and which systems to build first. Happy to walk through how I'd structure the vertical slice and timeline. kind regards, Corné
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, The hard part is not just developing the game; it’s ensuring the mechanics and narrative come together in a way that feels cohesive and engaging. Achieving tight third-person controls while integrating dynamic combat requires a solid understanding of both Unity and gameplay optimization techniques. I propose we start with a prototype focusing on a single vertical-slice level that showcases your core gameplay mechanics, including combat and traversal. We can leverage Unity’s capabilities to ensure it runs smoothly at 60 fps on target hardware. What unique gameplay mechanic do you envision to set your title apart? Looking forward to discussing the details in chat.
$20 USD in 40 days
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Hello there, I Am a Game Developer specialized in Gameplay programming and environment art. I work in Unreal Engine + Blender (alongside Substance Painter and ZBrush). In the video you provided I can see you are looking for a TPS set in the nature right? Do you already have a Game Design Document (if not I can help you set it up). Is it the artstyle you want for the final product? Could you provide image references to your target artstyle? DM me so we can start discussing gameplay details and set the timelines and milestones for the project, I can build a prototype from the video you provided. Thank you for reading me, have a nice day!
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hello, With over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, including both traditional and AI-driven applications, I see a seamless overlap between our objectives. My proficiency in languages such as Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript; frameworks like Unity (2022 LTS) or Unreal Engine 5; and a host of game development-specific skills will prove essential in turning your conceptualized game into a polished experience players enjoy. I deeply understand the intricacies of AI implementations, utilizing my expertise in not just LLM orchestration but also multi-agent systems. These skills can be particularly beneficial for your project, enhancing combat mechanics and creating a dynamic environment that promotes exploration, a key aspect of any action-adventure game. Past successes include automating workflows with intelligent agents, empowering users to interact with smart chatbots, and developing content engines akin to your need for unique gameplay mechanics. I guarantee, with my proficiency in performance optimization, level design, asset integration as well as clear communication skills, the prototype delivered will run at a stable 60fps on mid-tier gaming PCs \@hardware specification given. Choosing me for this adventure guarantees both the technical and creative muscle your game development project needs. Let's connect and bring this journey to life! Thanks!
$20 USD in 26 days
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Hello there, I have 8+ years of experience in Unity, C#, gameplay programming, level design, and 3D game development. I can help turn your existing story, narrative, and gameplay concept into a polished Windows PC action/adventure prototype. I can handle the complete development process, including third-person movement, dynamic combat, traversal, level design, environment and asset integration, UI, checkpoints, gameplay mechanics, optimization, and testing. For the first milestone, I can create a vertical-slice level that demonstrates combat, exploration, traversal, and your unique gameplay mechanic while targeting stable 60 FPS performance on GTX 1660 / RX 580-class systems. 1 - Would you prefer Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5? 2 - Do you already have the required character and environment assets, or should I handle asset integration and sourcing as well? I will provide the complete source project, commented scripts/blueprints, build instructions, and a post-mortem with recommendations for the next development phase. I can start immediately and help turn your concept into a playable and polished experience. Best Regards, Vipin Kumar
$19 USD in 40 days
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I have 4+ years of hands-on game development experience and can turn your existing concept into a polished, playable Windows PC vertical slice. I can work in either Unity 2022 LTS or Unreal Engine 5, depending on the project’s requirements and your preferred workflow. I’ll build the prototype around responsive third-person movement, traversal, dynamic combat, checkpoints, UI, exploration, and your unique gameplay mechanic. My focus will be on creating a clean, maintainable project with well-structured scripts/Blueprints, optimized asset integration, and performance targeting 60 FPS on GTX 1660/RX 580-class hardware. I’ll also provide the complete source project, build instructions, and a concise post-mortem with practical recommendations for expanding the prototype into a full game. Before development, I’d like to confirm whether you already have the character, environment, animation, and combat assets, or whether I should source suitable assets. I’d also like to understand your unique mechanic so I can design the vertical slice around it effectively. I’m ready to start with the prototype and build toward a strong foundation for the full adventure.
$15 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I am a professional web developer and I can do this project "Action-Adventure PC Game Development", I have 5 years of experience in web development. I have done many projects like this. I can do this job for you. I can start right now. Please contact me. Thanks
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