Hello! I’m Matheus Ganancio

Game & Software Developer

I am a developer with a background in Graphic Design and currently completing
my Bachelor’s in Computer Science. I specialize in building games from core systems
to commercial release, as seen in my published title "Skye The Stormbound Witch".
My approach combines a strong technical foundation in C++ and C# with over 9 years of
professional experience in high-responsibility operations, ensuring disciplined
problem-solving and scalable code

Based in Dublin, Ireland.

Unreal Engine

Skye The Stormbound Witch

I developed this game by creating the actors and the foundation for Skye (the main character) entirely in C++, while additional features such as the user interface, emote system, speech, dance, and death mechanics were implemented using Blueprints to maintain optimization. The game was designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, featuring support for 9 language options. It also offers 3 difficulty levels, each introducing a new stage and new mechanics for our witch. The main objective is to achieve the highest score within the time limit, with points earned by collecting magic orbs and reaching the highest altitude possible. Skye's main ability is using her magic to glide across the map for up to 5 seconds. She can recharge and use the ability again by landing on any platform.

Download Page

Unreal Engine

Alone In Nowhere

I created this Unreal Engine template for a survival horror game where you have to survive and escape a stalker. You can see all the project details at the link and download it from my GitHub

Github Link

Unreal Engine

Aqua Blaster

Here, I created a platformer game inspired by Mega Man, but with an attempt to blend 3D and 2D elements. It's a style I personally enjoy a lot, and I have a future project still in the early concept stage that will make heavy use of this approach. I find it fascinating how this type of interaction works so beautifully.

Magic Splash

Prototype of my little game: Play now! Help Pimentinha face challenges in an action-packed world! In this game, you will control Pimentinha, a young witch who masters elemental powers and is ready to use her abilities against dangerous enemies and obstacles.

Skye showcase

Here I show a snippet of my game, which is almost finished! The challenge is simple: you have 4 minutes to climb as high as possible and accumulate points. Points are earned by collecting distorted magic orbs and by surpassing your highest altitude reached. If you fall, you don't lose points, but you only earn more if you manage to go even higher. Let's check it out?

Skye

Snippet of a game I'm making in the "Endless Runner" style, where the player keeps going up infinitely until they die or time runs out. I used a lot of what I learned in C++ to also optimize the game.

I reimagined Super Mario in Unreal Engine 5

I tried to replicate the mechanics of the famous Super Mario in Unreal Engine 5

Platformer Game Fully in C++ with Unreal Engine 5

Here I am putting into practice some mechanics I have learned to create platform games. Everything was done using only C++. In the video, you can see: Obstacle that pushes the player Moving platforms Elevator Fan where the wind pushes the player in the direction it is pointing

Boost Platform Blueprint - Unreal Engine 5 (Asset)

This is an animated platform designed to launch your character in the direction and distance you choose. Everything is set up so you can easily customize it without touching any code, simply tweak the parameters directly in the editor or through the Material Instances, as demonstrated in the video. If, even with all the customization options, you still want to go further, the Blueprint code is fully commented, making it easy to understand even if you have no prior Blueprint experience

Download at Itch.io Download at FAB

glowing dissolve effect - Unreal Engine 5

I created a glowing dissolve effect, an object that disappears when it interacts with the player. I also show several settings I created to control this effect.

Realistic Master Material with Editable Instances - Unreal Engine 5

In this video, I present a realistic Master Material created in Unreal Engine 5, with fully editable instances. I show the complete material code and the Material Instance being configured, allowing you to see how the properties can be adjusted in real time for different uses.

Testing interactions of different game styles

2D character interaction with 3D shooting and collision of the shot with the environment

Lava Texture

I created a lava texture and in this video I demonstrate how it was built. I also made a Material Instance to make it easier for the user so that everything can be adjusted through the interface, without the need to touch the code.

Aim/Focus System - Unreal Engine 5

I created an aiming system that focuses on the nearest enemy when the "Tab" key is pressed

RPG Maker

O Florescer de Gaia - Introduction

Initial excerpt from the game I am making in RPG Maker MZ. The story is based on divine and immortal beings who built the world as our protagonist "Dany" knows it today. On this journey, she discovers she is one of the fragments of the ancient Goddess and must stop the ancestral witch from regaining her powers, draining the forest's energy, and breaking free from her imprisonment!

O Florescer de Gaia - Nyx Meets Umbra

Umbra was trying to sneak back to drain Gaia's energy from the Idol, but Nyx finds him.

O Florescer de Gaia - Nyx joins the party

Here we have Nyx joining the party and showing the bandits what she's made of!!!

The Legend of the Ripper Blade #01 — Pre-Alpha Gameplay

Here’s a small preview of a game I’m working on. The GDD is nearly finished, and I’m ready to start putting it into action!

Celestial Sonata - Introduction

Opening excerpt from a game I'm making, inspired by "Tenacious D" as the foundation for the main story. In it, the angel "Jables" is kicked out of the heavens by the Goddess so she can search for the elemental picks and defeat the greatest of demons in a rock battle.

Celestial Sonata - Arrival in the Forest of the Eternal Riff

In this video, we introduce a guide who leads our protagonist on a quest for the elemental guitar picks to challenge the demon in a musical battle between angels and demons.

Construct

Duck Game

A fun platformer where the player controls a duck through different levels, developed in Construct.

Play Now!

COURSES

Administrative Assistant
Senac
Blender
Basic – SkillShare
C
Advanced – Udemy
C#
Advanced – Udemy
C++
Advanced – Udemy
Canva from A to Z
Advanced – Udemy
Django
Basic – SkillShare
Excel
Intermediate – SkillShare
HTML
Intermediate – Udemy
Dev Immersion with Google Gemini
Intermediate – Google and Alura
JavaScript
Intermediate – Curso em Vídeo
Krita
Basic – SkillShare
Programming Logic
Intermediate – Udemy
Mastering MetaHuman
Intermediate – Udemy
Photoshop
Advanced – SkillShare
Power BI
Basic – SkillShare
PowerPoint
Basic – SkillShare
Python
Intermediate – SkillShare
RPG Maker MZ
Advanced – Udemy
Unreal Engine 5: Making Mario
Udemy
2D Action Platformer similar to Mega Man - Unreal Engine 5!
Udemy
Programming Logic with JavaScript
Alura
Learn how to make a beginner simple top down action rpg!
Udemy
Game Design: Theories/Psychology
Udemy
Game Design: Tools and Techniques
Udemy
Unreal Engine: 3D Platform (Jumpy)
Udemy
Programming Logic and Algorithms (OOP)
Udemy
Granny-like horror game
Udemy
Python 3 for Automation and Real-World Projects
Udemy

EXPERIENCIES

Operator II

Company: Cargill Agrícola S.A.

Period: February 2017 - February 2026 (9 years)

Location: Porto Ferreira, São Paulo, Brazil

Unreal Game Dev

Project: Skye The Stormbound Witch

Period: 3 months

Store Assistant

Company: Supermercado Minas

Period: March 2016 - January 2017 (11 Months)

Location: Porto Ferreira, São Paulo, Brazil

Crew Member

Company: Palácio dos sorvetes

Period: June 2015 - March 2016 (10 Months)

Location: Porto Ferreira, São Paulo, Brazil

Hello! I’m Matheus Ganancio

Game & Software Developer

Commercial Projects

Unreal Engine

Skye The Stormbound Witch

Templates

Unreal Engine

Alone In Nowhere

Projects Developed for Practice and Learning

Unreal Engine

Aqua Blaster

Magic Splash

Skye showcase

Skye

I reimagined Super Mario in Unreal Engine 5

Platformer Game Fully in C++ with Unreal Engine 5

Boost Platform Blueprint - Unreal Engine 5 (Asset)

glowing dissolve effect - Unreal Engine 5

Realistic Master Material with Editable Instances - Unreal Engine 5

Testing interactions of different game styles

Lava Texture

Aim/Focus System - Unreal Engine 5

RPG Maker

O Florescer de Gaia - Introduction

O Florescer de Gaia - Nyx Meets Umbra

O Florescer de Gaia - Nyx joins the party

The Legend of the Ripper Blade #01 — Pre-Alpha Gameplay

Celestial Sonata - Introduction

Celestial Sonata - Arrival in the Forest of the Eternal Riff

Construct

Duck Game

EDUCATION

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Soft Skills

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