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Gang Nations: Grit Meets Design

A stylised urban strategy game where I fused bold visuals with player-first design — crafting systems, flows and moments that made conflict feel dynamic, cinematic and deeply intentional.​

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Company: Playdemic.

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Vice and Vibes/ Gang Nations Intro

Sun-soaked streets, palm trees, and a hint of danger — the world of Gang Nations opens like a neon-soaked postcard from a city where style meets strategy. This intro set the tone: bold, hedonistic, and ready for trouble.

Line-Up of Legends

To match the gritty, gang-themed tone of the game, I reimagined the troop selection screen as a classic police line-up — the kind you’d see in a detective film. Each character stood side by side under height markers, ready to be picked out of the line. It was a playful nod to the game’s criminal underworld, turning a functional UI into a storytelling moment full of personality and context.

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Under the Hood/ Loading Screen

Inspired by films like Reservoir Dogs and Goodfellas, I designed a loading screen that played like a cinematic opener, a car hood lifts to reveal the game’s characters, framed like a movie shot. This concept served as a narrative-driven prototype, flexible enough for pre-rendered or real-time spline animation, depending on platform needs.

First Steps on Dangerous Roads

The tutorial introduces players to the world of Gang Nations like a street-level initiation — a guided experience where each mechanic, from road-building to basic attacks, unfolds with clarity and rhythm. Carefully paced and visually reinforced, it builds confidence early on and sets the tone for the battles to come.

Lone Wolves & Loyal Crews

Whether building up your turf solo or clashing with rival crews online, both modes were designed to feel sharp, responsive, and loaded with tension. I worked on gameplay flows and UI elements that kept the action intuitive and fast-paced — letting players focus on making smart moves, whether alone or as part of a gang.

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Clean Upgrades, Clear Choices

A streamlined prototype focused on clarity and usability — this panel presents upgrade options with minimal friction, ensuring players can make informed decisions quickly. Designed to be clean, functional, and easily scalable.

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