Scary Beans
3D AnimationArt Production
Binary Smoke
Co-DevelopmentUX/UI DesignEnvironment ProductionTech ArtQ.A. Testing
Solution
Client: Binary Smoke
Platform: PC
Our goal was to elevate Binary Smoke — enhancing UI/UX, finalizing environment art, polishing game mechanics, and ensuring a top-quality player experience.
Co-Development
Gameplay System Development & Refinement
- Built and balanced stealth, combat, and platforming mechanics
- Tuned AI behavior and mission structure
- Refined save systems to retain enemy states, destructibles, and narrative progress
Bug Fixing & Debugging
- Addressed AI pathfinding, collision, and UI responsiveness
- Integrated designer-triggered saves for smoother transitions
Mission & Dialogue Implementation
- Built mission structures to ensure clear gameplay flow
- Implemented branching dialogue systems for deeper world-building
Environment Art
We helped expand and refine four key environments in Binary Smoke, focusing on readability, atmosphere, and gameplay clarity. Each level was built to support the game’s stealth mechanics while maintaining a consistent visual identity. Signage, lighting, and spatial logic were used to guide players and reinforce immersion.
UI/UX Overhaul
We redesigned the UI to be clean, minimal, and integrated into gameplay — only visible when needed.
- Glitch Aesthetic: Subtle retro-inspired look with a modern edge
- Diegetic Menus: Elements appear contextually, without clutter
- Feedback System: Clear indicators for health, mission, and status
This UI needed to feel invisible until it mattered — and intuitive once it did. We recommend showcasing before/ after comparisons to highlight the visual clarity and impact of the redesign.
Key References
- Hyper Light Drifter: glitch treatment
- Destiny/ Halo: menu flow
- Hitman: UI clarity and minimalism.
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