El Internado

Foxwork - Benoît Renard
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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