Ethan Hall Game Development Portfolio

Hi, I'm Ethan Hall

And I'm a Technical Designer!

Featured Games

Spaghetti Spell bees spelling out 'Hello World'

Ravenous Sky

An action adventure game in which you brave a divine storm and free its source.

  • Unreal
  • Team (20+ Teammates)
  • Grappling System
  • UI and Menus
Spaghetti Spell bees spelling out 'Hello World'

Spaghetti Spell

A witchy farming game where you grow your spells.

  • Unity
  • Solo
  • Unique and Complex Systems
  • Utility AI that Players can Hook Into
Spaghetti Spell bees spelling out 'Hello World'

Atlas Will Fall

A short Metroidvania platformer where you play as a psychic robot.

  • Unity
  • Solo
  • Strong, Interconnected Level Design
  • Suite of Fun Movement Abilities
Firing a bolt of magic at an enemy

Spell Sculptor

A turn-based dungeon crawler where you craft your own spells.

  • Unity
  • Solo
  • Robust Spell Crafting System
  • Level, Encounter, and Boss Design Showcase

About Me

As a designer, I don't just think up the best designs; I find them. By researching and understanding the target audience, I can strategically decide which ideas to explore and which to leave for the time being. Using my technical skills, I can then put quick-yet-functional prototypes in the hands of playtesters, and/or build tools to speed up the workflows of both designers and programmers.

By following this methodology, I can effectively search the design space of the project for the perfect mechanics, solutions, and systems, and support my fellow developers in their endeavors to build the game.

As a Technical Designer, I bridge the worlds of programming and design, serving as a force multiplier for both sides of the game development equation. Tech Design is a tough and rewarding field, and one I'm thrilled to contribute to!

Why Game Development?

I've loved games all my life, but it was actually Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks that sparked my desire to go into game development. Finishing that game left me with such a profound feeling of appreciation for what I'd just played, and melancholy that it was over. It's an intense feeling that comes when you complete a piece of media you really love, and I knew that I wanted to make games good enough to evoke it in others.