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THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT: How a Developer Made a Career Out of Embalming Haunted Corpses

Faisal Mujahid — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:58:47 +0000

What if I told you one of the most effective horror games ever made came from a guy who quit Disney… to make a game about embalming dead bodies in his bedroom?

Yeah. That actually happened.

I just published a deep dive on The Mortuary Assistant — how one solo dev turned a “this is probably a bad idea” prototype into a breakout horror hit (and a million-dollar career move).

👉 Read it here:
https://developers-codex.hashnode.dev/the-mortuary-assistant-how-one-developer-made-a-career-out-of-embalming-haunted-corpses

It’s about:

Turning boring tasks into pure anxiety
Psychological horror that watches you, not the other way around
Why weird ideas sometimes win harder than “safe” ones

If you like indie dev stories, horror design, or games that mess with your head instead of your reflexes, this one’s for you.

Would you quit a stable job for a risky game idea? Let’s argue in the comments 👇

THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT: How One Developer Made a Career Out of Embalming Haunted Corpses

Faisal Mujahid — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:57:52 +0000

What if I told you one of the most effective horror games ever made came from a guy who quit Disney… to make a game about embalming dead bodies in his bedroom?

Yeah. That actually happened.

I just published a deep dive on The Mortuary Assistant — how one solo dev turned a “this is probably a bad idea” prototype into a breakout horror hit (and a million-dollar career move).

👉 Read it here:
https://developers-codex.hashnode.dev/the-mortuary-assistant-how-one-developer-made-a-career-out-of-embalming-haunted-corpses

It’s about:

Turning boring tasks into pure anxiety
Psychological horror that watches you, not the other way around
Why weird ideas sometimes win harder than “safe” ones

If you like indie dev stories, horror design, or games that mess with your head instead of your reflexes, this one’s for you.

Would you quit a stable job for a risky game idea? Let’s argue in the comments 👇

💥 When Your Game Plays YOU: The Algorithm Behind Marvel Rivals

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:13:50 +0000

Gamers… gather around.
Because Marvel Rivals has been doing something sus — and no, it’s not another overpowered hero.

If you’ve ever won 4 games in a row and then suddenly got slapped harder than a level-1 enemy in Elden Ring…

If your win rate magically floats around 50% no matter what…
If every losing streak feels too perfectly timed...

*Congrats *— you might’ve experienced algorithmic matchmaking with an agenda. 👀

Check out the full deep dive here 👇
👉 Developer's Codex

In my latest blog, I break down:

🧠 The shady-but-real EOMM (Engagement Optimized Matchmaking)
🎮 How games manipulate difficulty to “keep you hooked”
📉 Why your matches alternate like a toxic situationship
🤡 And why your teammates suddenly forget how to play the objective

This one was wild to research — equal parts hilarious and mildly concerning.

If Marvel Rivals ever made you question your skill, your sanity, or your WiFi… this blog is for you. 😂🔥

💥 When Your Game Plays YOU: The Hidden Algorithm Behind Marvel Rivals

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:17 +0000

Gamers… gather around.
Because Marvel Rivals has been doing something sus — and no, it’s not another overpowered hero.

If you’ve ever won 4 games in a row and then suddenly got slapped harder than a level-1 enemy in Elden Ring…

If your win rate magically floats around 50% no matter what…
If every losing streak feels too perfectly timed...

*Congrats *— you might’ve experienced algorithmic matchmaking with an agenda. 👀

Check out the full deep dive here 👇
👉 Developer's Codex

In my latest blog, I break down:

This one was wild to research — equal parts hilarious and mildly concerning.

If Marvel Rivals ever made you question your skill, your sanity, or your WiFi… this blog is for you. 😂🔥

🚇 Metro — The Only Series That Made Me Afraid of Breathing

Faisal Mujahid — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:19:18 +0000

Alright gamers, let’s talk about a franchise that doesn’t just scare you…
It stresses your lungs, your wallet, and your last two brain cells at the same time.

I just published a fresh deep-dive into the Metro series — the games that turned “running out of air” into a full-blown horror mechanic.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: Developer's Codex

In this breakdown, I dive into:

Why your gas mask timer feels more dangerous than any mutant
How Metro weaponizes silence, filters, and cracked glass to mess with your head
The genius of using bullets as currency (because why not suffer more?)

If you love survival horror, oppressive world-building, or games that make you check your real breathing… this one’s gonna hit.

Tell me your worst “my gas mask is breaking and I’m definitely dying” moment below.
Let's traumatize each other respectfully. 😭🔥

🚇 New Blog Drop: Metro — The Only Series That Made Me Afraid of Breathing

Faisal Mujahid — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:17:53 +0000

Alright gamers, let’s talk about a franchise that doesn’t just scare you…
It stresses your lungs, your wallet, and your last two brain cells at the same time.

I just published a fresh deep-dive into the Metro series — the games that turned “running out of air” into a full-blown horror mechanic.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: Developer's Codex

In this breakdown, I dive into:

Why your gas mask timer feels more dangerous than any mutant
How Metro weaponizes silence, filters, and cracked glass to mess with your head
The genius of using bullets as currency (because why not suffer more?)

If you love survival horror, oppressive world-building, or games that make you check your real breathing… this one’s gonna hit.

Tell me your worst “my gas mask is breaking and I’m definitely dying” moment below.
Let's traumatize each other respectfully. 😭🔥

🌙 When Your Boss Tells You to Make Magic in One Year — The Majora’s Mask Story

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:28:05 +0000

Gamers, gather ‘round — this one’s wild.

Nintendo had just finished Ocarina of Time… and instead of celebrating, the team basically got hit with:

“Great job. Now make another masterpiece. You’ve got one year. Go.”

And somehow, out of that pure chaos, stress, and existential panic… Majora’s Mask was born.

👉 Read it here: Developer's Codex

In this blog, I dig into:

🎭 The secret rebellion behind the game’s origin
⏳ How a failed board game idea became the heart of the time-loop mechanic
😵 The devs slipping their actual frustrations into NPC dialogue
🌑 Why the game feels so emotionally heavy — because real-life crunch shaped it
💥 And how forcing creativity under insane constraints accidentally created one of gaming’s greatest cult classics

Majora’s Mask wasn’t supposed to work.
But it did.
Spectacularly.

Let me know your favorite moment from Majora's Mask.

🌙 New Blog Drop: When Your Boss Tells You to Make Magic in One Year — The Majora’s Mask Story

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:24:19 +0000

Gamers, gather ‘round — this one’s wild.

Nintendo had just finished Ocarina of Time… and instead of celebrating, the team basically got hit with:

“Great job. Now make another masterpiece. You’ve got one year. Go.”

And somehow, out of that pure chaos, stress, and existential panic… Majora’s Mask was born.

👉 Read it here: Developer's Codex

In this blog, I dig into:

Majora’s Mask wasn’t supposed to work.
But it did.
Spectacularly.

Let me know your favorite moment from Majora's Mask.

Rewind This: How Prince of Persia Made Breaking the Rules Look Like Art

Faisal Mujahid — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:40:02 +0000

⚔️ New Blog Drop: Prince of Persia — The Game That Broke the Rules (On Purpose)

Alright gamers, gather ‘round — because I just published a deep-dive into one of the most influential, rule-breaking masterpieces ever made: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

👉 Read it here:
Developer's Codex

This game wasn’t just running on walls and looking cool in slow-mo… it was literally redefining how games tell stories, teach mechanics, and let players experiment without punishment.

Quick sneak peek:

->How a rage moment over a Donald Duck game inspired the whole rewind mechanic

->Why Sands of Time feels smooth even by today’s standards (hint: the ENGINE was wild)

->How the Prince manages to be charming, annoying, and iconic — all at once

->And why this game STILL claps modern AAA titles in creativity

If you’re into game design, nostalgia, or just love seeing how chaotic ideas become legendary mechanics, this one’s for you.

Tell me your fav rewind moment — we all abused that mechanic like it was unlimited 😭

Rewind: How Prince of Persia Made Breaking the Rules Look Like Art

Faisal Mujahid — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:37:56 +0000

⚔️ New Blog Drop: Prince of Persia — The Game That Broke the Rules (On Purpose)

Alright gamers, gather ‘round — because I just published a deep-dive into one of the most influential, rule-breaking masterpieces ever made: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

👉 Read it here:
Developer's Codex

This game wasn’t just running on walls and looking cool in slow-mo… it was literally redefining how games tell stories, teach mechanics, and let players experiment without punishment.

Quick sneak peek:

->How a rage moment over a Donald Duck game inspired the whole rewind mechanic

->Why Sands of Time feels smooth even by today’s standards (hint: the ENGINE was wild)

->How the Prince manages to be charming, annoying, and iconic — all at once

->And why this game STILL claps modern AAA titles in creativity

If you’re into game design, nostalgia, or just love seeing how chaotic ideas become legendary mechanics, this one’s for you.

Tell me your fav rewind moment — we all abused that mechanic like it was unlimited 😭

🎮 New Blog: How Ubisoft Almost Killed Assassin’s Creed (And Might Still Be Trying)

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:15:25 +0000

You ever sit back and wonder — “What the hell happened to Assassin’s Creed?”

One day you’re parkouring across Florence rooftops as Ezio, the next you’re grinding XP as a Viking with a magic axe.

Somewhere along the way, Ubisoft’s stealth masterpiece became an open-world checklist simulator.

In my latest blog, I go full detective mode on how Ubisoft managed to take one of gaming’s most legendary franchises and nearly run it into the ground — and why they might still be doing it.

Expect:
🗡️ A nostalgic breakdown of AC’s golden era
💸 A roast of Ubisoft’s “profit over passion” era
👀 A look at AC: Shadows and why fans are nervous
🔥 A hopeful peek at how the series could bounce back

If you’ve ever yelled “This isn’t Assassin’s Creed anymore!” — this one’s for you.

👉 Read it here: Developer's Codex

What’s your take — is AC dead, or can Ubisoft still pull off a redemption arc?

AssassinsCreed #Gaming #Ubisoft #GameDev #GameAnalysis

🎮 New Blog Drop: How Ubisoft Almost Killed Assassin’s Creed (And Might Still Be Trying)

Faisal Mujahid — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:14:29 +0000

You ever sit back and wonder — “What the hell happened to Assassin’s Creed?”

One day you’re parkouring across Florence rooftops as Ezio, the next you’re grinding XP as a Viking with a magic axe.

Somewhere along the way, Ubisoft’s stealth masterpiece became an open-world checklist simulator.

In my latest blog, I go full detective mode on how Ubisoft managed to take one of gaming’s most legendary franchises and nearly run it into the ground — and why they might still be doing it.

If you’ve ever yelled “This isn’t Assassin’s Creed anymore!” — this one’s for you.

👉 Read it here: Developer's Codex

What’s your take — is AC dead, or can Ubisoft still pull off a redemption arc?

AssassinsCreed #Gaming #Ubisoft #GameDev #GameAnalysis