Ahuacatl and the Chromatic Temple

01.Ahuacatl and the Chromatic Temple

Ahuacatl is a puzzle game developed during the Global Game Jam 2026 in 48 hours by a team of 3 programmers, 3 artists, 1 designer, and 1 musician, built in Unreal Engine 5 using a mix of C++ and Blueprints. The game focuses on fast, readable challenges, designed so players can quickly understand the rules and keep moving forward.

The core mechanic is about putting on and taking off different masks to progress: each mask changes how you interact with the environment, unlocks new paths, and reshapes how you approach each puzzle. The fun comes from switching masks at the right moment to overcome obstacles and find the correct route.

I developed the main mask-switching mechanic, worked on game feel (player responsiveness and feedback), implemented traps, and supported the integration and polish of other team systems to deliver a solid result within the jam’s time constraints.

Art

Luis Arnosi, Carla Bernad, Marcel Sánchez

Programming

Carlos Mazcuñán, Lucas Calatayud, Enrique López Balbastre, Kristján Viktor Steinarsson

Game Design and Production

Juan Andrés Mayorca

Music and SFX

Kristján Viktor Steinarsson

Download the project:

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02. About Me

I'm Carlos Mazcuñán Blanes, a game programmer with an HND in Videogame Programming (ESAT). What really drives me is that moment when a technical problem that seemed impossible starts to make sense, when you find that elegant solution that makes everything click.

Core Skills

C / C++
Gameplay Systems
Unreal Engine 5
OpenGL / GLSL
Rendering Pipelines
Unity
Git & Perforce
Profiling & Optimization

How I Work

I specialize in gameplay and graphics, building robust and efficient systems in C++, Unreal Engine, and OpenGL. From rendering pipelines to internal tools, I like taking features from technical design to final polish.

But code is only one part. My teammates often say I'm the one who keeps the good vibe in the team. I believe communicating well and adapting to different ways of working is just as important as writing clean code. I'm comfortable working under pressure, and I enjoy that environment where everyone rows in the same direction to move a project forward.

I also code outside of work. I'm always tinkering with a side project or learning some new technology out of pure curiosity. After work hours, I keep coding because I enjoy it, whether that's personal projects or learning new things.

Let's Work Together

I'm currently open to new opportunities as a programmer. Whether you need gameplay systems, graphics features, or technical consultation, I'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Email carlosmazcu@gmail.com

GitHub @carlosmazcu

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Carlos Mazcuñán Blanes