Runzhe Sha

Game/Audio Designer
Hi, I'm Runzhe Sha from Beijing. I am a game designer, audio designer, music producer and DJ.
Hi, I'm Runzhe Sha from Beijing. I am a game designer, audio designer, music producer and DJ.
Thesis Faculty
Alexander King, Xin Xin, Ernesto Klar, Aaron Freedman

Hood Musician

Hood Musician is a solo project made by me. This is a 2d wierd controller single plaer platformer game. Players need to have a Akai MPK Mini Midi keyboard to play.

Hood Musician

Last summer, I spent a lot of time at home watching Hulu and stumbled upon a TV series called “Wutang An American Saga”. The show follows the story of how RZA, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wutang Clan, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in the music industry. I was fascinated by the show and how it depicted the struggles and triumphs of musicians trying to make it big in a tough environment. Set in a neighborhood plagued by drugs, gun violence, and daily shootings, RZA managed to keep his distance from the violence and focus on making music. Despite the danger lurking outside his door, he remained committed to his craft and determined to succeed. Inspired by RZA’s story, I decided to design a game that would allow players to experience the gritty reality of musicians from the hood and the challenges faced by musicians from all walks of life. Also, one of the main purposes of this game is to let musicians have some fun while taking a break from work. Thank you for all the amazing music you made for a better world.

https://kurtsha.itch.io/hood-musician

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