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CÉDRIC DELACROIX

SENIOR GAME DESIGNER


Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Now available on Steam.



GAME DESIGNER

Imagined, prototyped (with a poker set), and co-designed the Hexium’s Map mechanic with the design team.

Designed and implemented the FTUE and user journeys, aligning with production constraints and the Game Director’s vision.

Contributed to new room concepts enhancing the map mechanic, and designed key systems including the Talents Tree, Codex Menu, and Achievements.

Led game progression and currency distribution design to ensure a rewarding long-term experience.

Supervised the overall UI/UX flow, ensuring cohesion with the game design. Completed the initial UI/UX pass, which was later refined and expanded upon by the UX Designer.

Created and owned a custom tool for implementing game flows—narration, tutorials, NPC behavior, and user journeys—and acted as Product Owner to scale its use across other projects, driving its adaptability to studio needs.



NARRATIVE DESIGNER

Created the original worldbuilding for the first version of the game, later handed off to a newly arrived narrative designer who reworked it to match the new direction.

Collaborated closely to ensure narrative alignment, and implemented dialogues, narrative settings, and flows in Unity to support immersion.

After the narrative designer’s departure, further developed the worldbuilding and refined the narrative to align with the Game Director’s evolving vision.

Managed localization with the Producer, QA, and external teams, ensuring proper integration.

Co-wrote the entire Codex in collaboration with our amazing Concept Artist, Laura Maetz.



SCRUM MASTER & PARIS GAMES WEEK

Served as Scrum Master (certified PSM I), facilitating agile processes, coordinating sprints, and ensuring smooth team collaboration.

Represented Cryptical Path at Paris Games Week 2024, engaging with players, industry peers, and media—a thrilling first experience full of meaningful exchanges and valuable insights.