Flying Fishkopp Production

Michael Hengst

Welcome!

Meet Michael!

I have over 38 years of experience in game development, business development, planning, and team leadership, having worked in various roles for both small and large companies. I have overseen the development of small games with a budget of € 50,000, as well as massive projects with a budget of $ 15 million USD or more. Furthermore, I have worked internationally in half a dozen countries and have a „hands-on“ mentality.

I am a project specialist who typically works on complex projects that present a wide range of challenges. Not only that, but I offer solutions for the problems and help to get those projects back on track. Furthermore, I also worked as a consultant for Bayern Kapital, a public Bavarian venture capital company, and teach at various prestigious schools, including SRH in Heidelberg and the University of Applied Sciences in Neu-Ulm. Additionally, I occasionally speak at conferences.

Customers

Some of the companies I currently work for (or used to work for).

Latest Work

Here are some examples of the wide variety of projects I have worked on over the last years!

  • Sherman Commander

    Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

  • DSA : Book of Heroes

    Experience classical role-playing together with your friends in a co-op multiplayer RPG based on THE DARK EYE license that lets you engage in party-based adventures in the fantasy world of Aventuria.

  • ELDRADOR® Creatures

    Plunge into the world of Eldrador® Creatures in this turn-based strategy game. Go into combat together with your favourite Eldrador® Creatures in the Battle of the 4 Worlds and defeat the other factions so that you can call the powerful Superweapon your own and rule over Eldrador!

  • Horse Club ™ Adventures

    Horse Club Adventures carries you off to the wonderful world that revolves around the Lakeside Riding Stable. Together with Hannah, Sarah, Lisa, Sofia and their horses, you experience lots of thrilling adventures! There is an amazing amount to discover in this open world game. The popular Horse Club™ game characters and the lovingly designed locations at Lakeside, such as the café, the caravan and the riding stable, are brought to life here.

  • Nikoderiko: The Magical World

    Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.
More Work

Testimonials

Michael has a knack for seeing what needs to be done, and knowing how to get it done. Projects just seem to get better when he is around!

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Bob Bates

Bob Bates LLC

Michael proved to be an incredibly energetic self-starter who was not only dedicated to his work but also excelled at it in every way possible.

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Guido Henkel

3DStudios

Michael’s clarity, forward-looking insight, and extensive connections come from his dedicated and long history in the industry. 

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Robert Sirotek

SirTech