game designer
florida - havana
Kevin Cabranes

kevin cabranes

game designer

content designer npc interactions narrative system unreal engine 5

projects

top down crpg

ongoing
level designer / systems designer

comprehensive stealth gameplay featuring dynamic ai detection, environmental interactions, multi-layered level design. focuses on player agency and emergent gameplay opportunities.

ue5 ai perception level design sound design

2D Narrative Adventure

2024
main developer / content creator

a 2d adventure narrative game built with modern game development tools, showcasing rich storytelling mechanics and character-driven gameplay - players explore hand-crafted environments while making meaningful choices that shape branching storylines and character relationships - this project demonstrates proficiency in multiple game development disciplines including narrative design, 2d animation systems, dialogue programming, and player progression mechanics

ue5 blueprints behavior trees states design pattern

first person horror

2025
game designer / level designer / system design

a first-person horror experience built in unreal engine 5, showcasing advanced physics interactions and atmospheric design - players solve environmental puzzles using realistic object manipulation while navigating a tension-filled environment - this project demonstrates proficiency in multiple game development disciplines including gameplay programming, ai behavior, audio design, and performance optimization.

ue5 blueprints pbr materials image processing

systems work

npc behavior framework

ongoing
systems designer

modular ai system for creating believable npc behaviors. includes daily routines, social interactions, memory systems, and emotional responses. designed for scalability and easy iteration.

narrative design

interactive fiction engine

2024
narrative designer / developer

custom engine for creating branching interactive stories. features include character stat tracking, consequence systems, and dynamic text generation based on player choices.

skills

game design
systems design level design narrative design player experience game balancing prototyping
technical
ue5 blueprints design patterns version control game analytics scripting
specializations
dialogue systems npc simulation interactive storytelling

info

passionate about creating meaningful player experiences through intelligent game design. focus on systems that respond to player choices and create emergent narratives.

background spans technical implementation and creative design. enjoy bridging the gap between ambitious concepts and practical development constraints. thrive in collaborative environments.

when not designing games: analyzing interactive narratives, prototyping mechanics, contributing to design communities, exploring experimental game forms.

contact

linkedin kevin-cabranes
portfolio cabranes.space