Giacomo Mariani
Critical Shot Global / Critical Strike CS: Counter Terrorist Online FPS
Project Overview
"Critical Strike" represent a pinnacle in mobile multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) games. As the Unity Lead Developer, my role was instrumental in shaping the game from its inception through to the alpha release, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mobile gaming.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Innovative Multiplayer System: Spearheaded the implementation of a cutting-edge multiplayer system using Photon solutions, enabling seamless and robust online player interactions.
Architectural Excellence: Developed the game's core C# architecture during the pre-production phase, laying a solid foundation for high performance and scalability.
Asset Optimization: Identified and defined the main assets early in development, streamlining production and ensuring a cohesive visual and gameplay experience.
Team Leadership: Managed a diverse team of up to five members with varying levels of experience, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and excellence.
Cross-Department Coordination: Acted as the linchpin between the development team and other departments, including art and QA, ensuring a unified approach to the game's development and release.
Platform-Specific Releases: Successfully launched "Critical Shot Global" for iOS and "Critical Strike CS: Counter Terrorist Online FPS" for Android, catering to a broad mobile gaming audience.
Project Highlights
The game sets a new standard for mobile FPS games, offering players an immersive, action-packed experience.
My leadership and technical skills were pivotal in navigating the project through critical phases, from conceptual design to alpha release.
Conclusion
My tenure as Unity Lead Developer on "Critical Shot Global" and "Critical Strike CS" was marked by technical innovation, effective team management, and successful cross-platform launches. The positive feedback from clients underscores my commitment to excellence and my ability to deliver complex projects on time and above expectations.
Client Testimonial
Jack is a very talented and hard working game developer. He possesses a great knowledge in everything that’s game development especially code architecture. He is very responsive, creative and gets things done! A great match to our project. It’s always a pleasure to work with him.