User:LightyKD/Rekcahdam

Rekcahdam is the developer name of Roger Allan Hicks who is best known for his game projects rComplex and Celestial Mechanica. Roger attended Virginia Commonwealth University, majored in Computer Science and graduated in 2009 to later begin and participate in several software and music related projects.

rComplex
Roger's first game project to take notice is rComplex which he developed along side 3D artist Brian Terwilliger. The game started off as a sharing of ideas between Roger and his brother Ryan and spawned into an IGF 2010 entry eight days before the event. rComplex is listed as a on rails, platforming shooter on his site.

Celestial Mechanica
Roger later went to collaborate with Paul Veer (animator of Super Create Box) to create Celestial Mechanica. The game is a side scrolling platformer with puzzle, exploration and action elements. A unique soundtrack was composed by Roger himself which attributes to the title’s popularity amongst the indie game community. He also collaborated with the acclaimed Laura Shigihara on the music for the Japanese version of the game.

Other
Rekcahdam's other game projects include Project I/O, Radial Gun and Wings of Apocalypse. Roger claims that Wings of Apocalypse, a top down bullet hell shooter, was his very first game project. He later moved on to developing puzzle platforming games like Project I/O and Stream. Radial gun is claimed to be only an experimental project.

PulseBoy
One of Roger's most recent software projects include PulseBoy ; a free web based musical sequencer that uses 8bit sounds and samples. The site itself has been designed to look much like the original Nintendo Game Boy.

Music
Rekcahdam is also known for his general interest in music and skill as a composer. He has been seen playing the drums at chiptune shows including Boston 8-bit's Penny Arcade Expo 2011 concert and has been known for composing the music for each of his game projects. He also has a collaborated with DJ illwill on an Hip Hop mix-tape titled “The Very Best” including artists Prince Ea and Starks!