RCG Gamers, a startup studio in the Philippines, partnered with Raki Digital Solutions to turn their indie game concept into reality. “The Balut Vendor”—a horror-survival game set in eerie urban streets—needed not only compelling gameplay mechanics but also sleek development support to stand out in the local and global gaming scene
RCG Gamers is a fresh entrant in the game development space. Fueled by a passion for experimental storytelling, they envisioned a game that blends everyday Filipino culture with intense horror elements. With no prior development experience, the team turned to us to breathe technical life into their concept.
RCG Gamers had bold creative ideas but needed help shaping them into a playable, polished product.
Challenges:
Lack of in-house development capability
Limited budget and resources as a startup
Desire to capture cultural nuance while keeping gameplay engaging
Objectives:
Build a functional PC game prototype with core mechanics
Create a suspenseful horror ambiance that resonates locally
Optimize gameplay around selling 8 baluts while avoiding threats
Raki Digital Solutions stepped in as a creative and technical partner, guiding RCG Gamers through every stage of development:
Facilitated concept refinement sessions focused on pacing, tension, and mechanics
Developed a modular game architecture using Unity for scalability and fast iteration
Crafted minimalist UI assets and sound elements with high immersion value
Employed Agile sprints to align with the team’s testing and feedback cycles
🎮 Built initial game loop around a “sell-to-survive” mechanic
🧟 Implemented monster AI with unpredictable movement and escalating difficulty
💀 Layered dynamic audio effects for realism—footsteps, whispers, sudden growls
🌆 Mapped eerie urban night scenes with light manipulation and fog overlays
📊 Released alpha version to closed beta testers with culturally familiar cues
🚀 Successfully launched a playable demo featured at local game dev meetups
📽️ Gained attention from indie YouTubers and horror game reviewers
🤝 RCG Gamers secured their first round of funding based on demo traction
🌐 Website traffic and social engagement increased by 120% after game reveal
👥 Built early gamer community with newsletter sign-ups and Discord presence
Our collaboration with RCG Gamers continues through:
Updates to game levels, monster behavior, and storyline expansions
Marketing asset creation including trailers and social graphics
Ongoing consultation to help RCG evolve into a full-fledged game studio
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