Hi, I'mIoana Raileanu
I'm aGameplay Programmer
Welcome
I’ve dedicated the past 3 years of my life pursuing a career I’m truly passionate about: Game Development.
Through hands-on projects, experimentation, and constant learning, I’ve explored the world of gameplay programming, and I’d love to share that journey with you.
Works
Projects
Portfolio
Echo Of the Past
This project started as a way to learn Unreal Engine’s basics, but as I explored its features, I grew to love the engine. I spent weeks working on what became my biggest indie project yet.
Reel It In
The largest group project I’ve worked on, where the game’s unique mechanics pushed our design skills to the limit and led to something truly special.
Wild Hunt
My first Unity project, where I ventured into horror and took on the full design and scripting of the game. It’s an indie creation I’m truly proud of.
2D Game Engine
One of my most challenging projects to date, this experience greatly enhanced my coding skills. Guided by game design patterns, I was able to make my very own game engine from scratch.
Pawism
This game was made during a local game jam at Howest with the help of a wonderful team. Within two days and a half we were able to create something original and fun to play using unreal engine’s blueprint system.
Space Race
Being my first 2D game made in Unity, this project was a fun experience developed for a Game Jam in Finland! As the name suggests, the game is a goofy space race to conquer the galaxy before your friend does!
About
A little more about me
Motivation
My interest in programming began at a young age, during high school. The curriculum allowed me to focus on C++ programming, primarily for solving logical problems and algorithms. I was often ahead of the class, always looking for the most efficient ways to tackle complex exercises.
This early enthusiasm for C++, combined with my love for drawing and video games, naturally led me toward the gaming industry.
Journey
Although I was determined to pursue a career in Game Development, the opportunities available in Romania were limited. I knew I would need to make some sacrifices to follow my dream path. After thorough research, I discovered that the program offered by Digital Arts and Entertainment in Belgium was the right fit for me.
While I was initially drawn to the artistic side of game development as well, I ultimately chose to specialize in Gameplay Programming.
Hobbies
I consider myself someone who rarely gets bored. In my free time, aside from working on personal indie game projects, I enjoy reading, drawing, watching anime, and playing video games. I also stay fairly active by going to the gym, practicing yoga or pilates, and going on nature walks — they’re my cup of tea. Oh, and I'm a great cook!