Adishesha Nandkoomar - Professional Game Developer at Spectra Studios
Adishesha Sai Nandkoomar is a professional game developer and designer based in South Africa, specialising in Unity development, C# programming, 3D modelling with Blender, and interactive web development.
Game Development Portfolio
Fracture Run (2026) is a GADE6221 Portfolio of Evidence project at Vega School: a 3D endless runner with two looping outer-space levels, collectible score systems, Sentinel Drone boss pressure, and a global ranked leaderboard. The game was built with C#, Unity, JetBrains Rider, and Google Firebase.
Latest showcased work includes academic game projects such as Mage Switch (2026), a puzzle-platformer developed for a game jam around switching mechanics and route-based problem solving.
Code Crawler (November 2025) is a first-year GADE 6122 Portfolio of Evidence project developed by Adishesha Sai Nandkoomar and Ayden Graham Willett, combining retro ASCII visuals, procedural structure, and turn-based combat in a C# and .NET build.
Mush Go Deeper (2025) is a Ludum Dare 57 collaboration with Studio BeepBoop, with Adishesha contributing as lead developer focused on the game’s core systems and gameplay loop.
Ascii-Vision 95 (2025) is a browser-based ASCII art tool built with a nostalgic Windows 95-inspired interface and a clear, accessible web experience.
Professional Services
Spectra Studios offers rapid gameplay prototyping in Unity and Unreal, gameplay systems programming sprints, game UI/UX implementation, narrative design and writing, web development, and mentorship consulting with transparent South African and global pricing.
Education and Leadership
Currently studying Game Design and Development at Vega School of Brand Leadership while serving as a Mentor on the GRIT3sixT First-Year Experience Programme and Career Services Ambassador on Emeris Voice.
Former Deputy Head Boy of St. Dominics Newcastle (2024) with distinctions in Information Technology, Computer Applications Technology, and Life Orientation.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Unity and Unreal Engine, C# programming, Blueprint scripting, gameplay systems development, UI implementation, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Blender 3D modelling, Git and GitHub workflows, and narrative scripting with Ren'Py and Twine.
Connect with Adishesha Nandkoomar on LinkedIn, GitHub, itch.io, Instagram, and Discord for game development collaboration, freelance services, and professional opportunities.