Aday González

Earlier work

Paperbot

Solo creator · Game, art and connected systems · Retired

A solo-built Android runner-shooter whose hand-drawn world grew into a complete progression system and connected mobile game.

An end-to-end game project spanning pencil illustration, Unity/C# gameplay, content, economy, Google Play achievements and cloud saving.

At a glance

Product
Android runner-shooter
Period
2015–2017
Ownership
Solo end-to-end development
Visual pipeline
Pencil · 2D animation · 3D studies
Status
Retired from distribution

Drawn before it was digital

Paperbot began with pencil-and-paper characters, environments and interface ideas. I edited, textured and animated those drawings for the game, keeping the irregular handmade quality visible on screen.

Developed approximately between 2015 and 2017, the project later expanded into 3D character studies and a broader robotic-city concept without abandoning the original silhouette.

A complete runner-shooter loop

The playable game combined continuous movement, shooting, enemy avoidance, hazards and stage-specific navigation. La Nave, Cubierta and Descenso changed the use of space while objectives, difficulties and records gave each run a purpose beyond survival.

I built the mechanics, content and interface as one system. Character statistics, inventory, equipment, workshop upgrades, rewards and mystery boxes connected moment-to-moment play to longer-term progression.

A connected mobile game

Paperbot also integrated the services around an Android game: Google Play achievements, rankings and cloud saving. Events and additional content extended the experience beyond the initial stage.

The game is no longer available in the store. Its lasting value is the evidence of complete ownership—from the first pencil line to gameplay code, progression and connected services.

01 — Key contributions

Key contributions

  1. 01

    A world drawn by hand

    Characters, environments and interface elements began on paper before being edited, textured and animated for the game.

  2. 02

    More than a single running mechanic

    Running, shooting, hazards, enemies and stage-specific navigation created different rhythms across La Nave, Cubierta and Descenso.

  3. 03

    Progression around every run

    Equipment, statistics, workshop upgrades, objectives, records, rewards and mystery boxes connected individual runs to longer-term goals.

  4. 04

    Connected Android services

    Google Play achievements, rankings and cloud saving extended the product beyond the local gameplay session.

02 — Visual direction

Pencil studies of Paperbot's mechanical head and arm from several angles.
Pencil studies established the mechanical silhouette before digital production.
The animated 3D study translated the original silhouette into volume and movement.
Paperbot exploring a dense robotic city in a purple night scene.
The robotic-city concept explored how Paperbot's world could expand beyond the first stages.
Paperbot character screen showing health, ammunition, fuel and equipment statistics.
Character statistics exposed the systems behind each equipment choice.
Paperbot inventory with equipment slots and a selected pair of boots.
Inventory and equipment connected collected items to the playable build.
Paperbot workshop displaying purchasable upgrades and resources.
The workshop supported upgrades, purchases and character customisation.
Paperbot mystery-box reward screen with possible prizes.
Mystery boxes turned earned resources into a visible reward loop.
Paperbot stage screen for La Nave showing difficulty, objectives and record.
Stages, difficulty, objectives and records gave each run a longer-term purpose.
A direct capture showed the updated character and animation inside the running stage.
Power-ups changed the rhythm and destructive reach of combat.
Google Play leaderboard showing Paperbot player rankings.
Google Play rankings connected personal runs with wider competition.
Google Play saved-game screen containing Paperbot cloud saves.
Cloud saving preserved progress beyond a single local installation.

Stack and tools

Stack and tools

  • Unity

  • C#

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator