Remote Unity Prototyping: Polished Pirate Combat

Mercalli Freelance; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 8,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercalli Freelance in Christchurch (remote) seeks an experienced game developer to build a polished prototype for High Tide Haul: The Seven Captains. The project will showcase core combat, island exploration, and upgrade loops using existing artwork and branding.

You will deliver a playable 5–15 minute build for PC or web with one captain, monkey crew, two enemy types, a special foe, treasure and at least one meaningful upgrade, plus deliverable source files under confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience developing playable prototypes for action/adventure or roguelike games.
• Ability to implement combat systems, enemy variety and player feedback.
• Ability to work with existing artwork, branding and assets.

Responsibilities

• Create a 5–15 minute playable prototype in Unity.
• Implement movement, combat and captain/monkey crew abilities.
• Include upgrades, treasure, a mini boss or similar loop.
• Deliver editable project files and source code; sign IP/confidentiality.

Skills

Unity

Gameplay programming

Tools

Visual Studio

Adobe Photoshop

Affinity Photo

Blender

Mixamo

OBS Studio

Job description

Mercalli Freelance in Christchurch (remote) seeks an experienced game developer to build a polished prototype for High Tide Haul: The Seven Captains. The project will showcase core combat, island exploration, and upgrade loops using existing artwork and branding.

You will deliver a playable 5–15 minute build for PC or web with one captain, monkey crew, two enemy types, a special foe, treasure and at least one meaningful upgrade, plus deliverable source files under confidentiality.