Independent creative work
I’m Bryan. I’m creating BONEWATER—a quiet journey toward home, shaped by riverside places and the small things we do for one another.
Creative direction · Game development · Field reference
01 / Selected work
One project, explored through gameplay, environment and sound.
Visual direction study · Concept onlyA return toward home.
A calm first-person 3D game in a Melanau-inspired riverside setting in Sarawak. Raised timber routes, changing water and ordinary tasks guide the journey through six chapters.
Built in Godot. Cultural details remain subject to human review. The game is in development; no release date is announced.
The idea
The journey follows a return toward home. The player works with familiar objects, finds safe crossings and watches everyday actions change the place around them.
Development combines creative direction, iterative gameplay work, environment studies and original field recordings. I work with AI tools and human review; concept artwork and game footage are kept clearly separate.
Current focus: make destinations clear, give actions visible consequences and build depth through varied activities, rather than longer empty walks.
BONEWATER / Gameplay
Carrying, placing and observing objects form a gentle route through the world, with progression and save/load checks during development.
BONEWATER / Environment
Weathered wood, wet ground, brown water and low forest. Real-world reference helps shape the environment; specific cultural details need review.
BONEWATER / Field sound
Original field recordings are being explored for water, insects and walking surfaces. Their quality and in-game mix still require listening checks.
02 / Behind the work
I’m interested in the way a place can carry a story—through its paths, its sounds and the things people leave behind.
BONEWATER is my ongoing independent game project. I guide its creative direction, gather reference material and work through the practical details of gameplay and presentation.
This portfolio documents that process honestly: experiments, decisions and work still taking shape.
03 / A conversation starts here
Tell me about your project or interest in BONEWATER. We can start with a conversation and work out whether there’s a fit.
Service offerings and availability are being finalised. An enquiry is not a booking or a commitment.
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