Foxwork - Benoît Renard

Dive into the chaotic universe of Naheulbeuk!
This tactical RPG blends humor, adventure, and turn‑based strategic combat. Lead a team of unlikely heroes through a dungeon filled with traps, quirky enemies, and absurd situations, inspired by John Lang’s famous audio saga.
Key Features

7 heroes with complementary skills: Ranger, Elf, Dwarf, Barbarian, Sorceress, Ogre, Thief
Turn‑based tactical combat with support mechanics and adaptive difficulty
A varied bestiary (100+ enemies), epic bosses, interactive objects, and hilarious status effects
Exploration of a vast dungeon, puzzles, traps, and side quests
Parodic atmosphere, absurd dialogue, and unexpected situations

My Role & Contributions

Wrote the original game concept
Defined the core mechanics and the parodic tone
Documented the gameplay vision and inspirations
I did not participate in the development, production, or final execution of the game.

Adventure game developed for Nintendo DS, adapted from the Spanish TV series El Internado.
Key Features

Exploration and puzzle-solving
Narrative progression
Mini-games tailored to the console

My Role & Contributions

Designed all core gameplay mechanics
Wrote the full narrative and production documents
Ensured overall game coherence and implemented mechanics during production
Created all levels and puzzles
Conducted end‑of‑production testing and debugging

Challenges & Solutions

Adapting a Spanish series despite not speaking the language
Completing the project in only three months
Serving as the sole designer on the project while still junior
Navigating strong technical constraints due to the handheld console’s limitations

Impact & Results

The project was praised by the press, with very enthusiastic reviews
Highly formative experience in project management and console development

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