Utku Dağlı
Designer/Developer
Welcome weary traveller to my portfolio. My name is Utku! I am a multidisciplinary individual with a core focus on game design, an interest in user experience, and experience as a developer working on a personal project named Heretic. I graduated with an MSc in Game Studies and Engineering. I also hold a BSc degree in Computer Engineering.
Below, you'll find more information about my skills, portfolio, and myself.
Portfolio
Heretic
To be released on itch.io to PC.
Developed using Unreal Engine 5.
Project Description: Rogue-like fantasy game set in Medieval Europe. As a mercenary, you need to find and defeat the witch who put a curse on you to get rid of the Inquisition after you.
This game has been designed and developed for the master's thesis, "Punishment Mechanics in Video Games: Effects on Player Experience and Flow", to explore how players react to punishment mechanics and what motivates them to continue playing despite challenges. Published as a prototype.
To read the master's thesis paper: https://resolver.obvsg.at/urn:nbn:at:at-ubk:1-54367
Responsibilities:
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Worked on design and development
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Balancing the mechanics and stats of the game.
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Designed the game, level, AI behaviours and attack patterns.
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Implemented the game mechanics into the game.
Sabotaj
Released on Steam for PC.
Developed using Unreal Engine 4.
Project Description: Sabotaj is a Competitive FPS game. Two teams are fighting with each other to eliminate each other.
Responsibilities:
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Worked on designing and developing additional game modes.
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Designed and implemented gameplay and UI elements.
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Worked on development, UI/UX and gameplay design.
Atlas Space
Developed for VR platforms.
Developed using Unreal Engine 4.
Project Description: AtlasSpace is the foundation for the future of Metaverse infrastructure-as-a-service, providing a platform where diverse individuals, communities and brands can connect and create value. We are dedicated to crafting shared experiences for a true decentralized lifestyle.
Responsibilities:
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Worked on the early prototype phase.
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Implemented the interaction mechanics for the early phase.
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Developed the multiplayer infrastructure.
D.o.E.P (Doors of Endless Possibilities)
Developed for PC on itch.io.
Developed using Unity.
Developed for the Klagenfurt 4th Winter Game Jam
Project Description: D.o.E.P (Doors of Endless Possibilities) is a 2D top down adventure game, where players are moving through an ever-changing labyrinth of doors and paths. Entering this cyber-themed world, you will travel through the different rooms, battling the mechanical enemies that await them. With your trusty axe Sammy, you must find your path through the maze of rooms, reach the end of the maze, and find your way out of this web of codes and doors.
Responsibilities:
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I was responsible on developing and designing the user interface.
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I have implemented the some core mechanics.
Atlas Home
Developed for VR platforms.
Developed using Unreal Engine 4.
Project Description: AtlasHome is a custom Virtual Reality simulation created for editing, displaying, promoting and marketing a property yet to be built.
Responsibilities:
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I have worked to port this project to Oculus Quest VR headsets.
VR Crane
Developed for VR platforms.
Developed using Unreal Engine 4.
Project Description: Virtual Training simulations provide a formal educational tool for people who need to train for operating large scale industrial machines and gaining qualifications.
Responsibilities:
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I have worked to port this project to Oculus Quest VR headsets.
Hacker
Developed for PC on itch.io.
Developed using Unity.
Developed for the Cyberpunk course at the University of Klagenfurt.
Project Description: Hacker is a top-down puzzle game. Our hero wants revenge for the evil company which destroyed his life, but he doesn't know what and how to do it. Suddenly, a stranger showed up and gave a hand to him. He learned the hard way that he shouldn't trust anyone.
Responsibilities:
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Developed and designed the game.
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Designed the levels, puzzles, and the game's story.
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Implemented the core mechanics.
Player Character
Utku Dagli is a Designer specialised in Game, Technical and UI/UX Design. He is currently working on his project called Heretic. He has been designing games for the last year and has developed games for over four years. He has worked on several projects, from computer games to VR/AR. He worked on one published game and several VR/AR projects. He has experience with Unreal Engine 4 and 5 for over five years and has experience with Unity for over three years.
He is experienced with C#, C++ and Blueprint of Unreal Engine and has worked as a game developer for over one year on companies working with various platforms. His degree in engineering improved his skills in analysing and problem-solving. His degree in the master's program improved his perspectives on games and inspired him to work and study user experience. His interest in user experience prompted him to take a certificate program in User Experience. He worked as a Tutor at the university. He found a chance to work with colleagues and professors from different backgrounds and disciplines. While a tutor, he helped, guided, and had sessions with fellow students to discuss and analyse games under the Klagenfurt Game Lab. Also, he has been a member of the Klagenfurt Game Jam Organisation Team for the last five game jams.
Character Skills
Design Skills
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Game Design
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Gamification
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UI/UX Design
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Technical Design
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Level Design
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Design Documentation
Software Skills
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Visual Studio, CLion, Visual Code
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WebStorm, Sublime, IntelliJIdea
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Blender
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Adobe XD, Figma
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Adobe Photoshop, Gimp
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Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Microsoft 365
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Perforce, SVN, Git
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Jira, Confluence, Trello
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Slack, Discord
Developer Skills
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C++, C#, Unreal Blueprints
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Unreal Engine
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Unity Engine
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Java, Python
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JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
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Lua
Language Skills
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Native Turkish speaker
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Professional-level English speaker
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Beginner-level German speaker
Background
Education
MSc Game Studies and Engineering
Universität Klagenfurt - Klagenfurt
BSc Computer Engineering
Kadir Has University - Istanbul
Experience
Tutor - Universität Klagenfurt
Frontend Developer - Adesso Turkey
Gameplay Developer - HES Games
Game Developer - GarageAtlas
Publications
Master's Thesis - Punishment Mechanics in Video Games: Effects on Player Experience and Flow
Article - The Difficulty of Videogames and Intelligence of AI
