Welcome to my profile page.
I am DL, also known as HAKROS, a computer engineer with extensive experience since 2006 in developing Windows software applications. Over the years, I have specialized in creating advanced tools, editors, and utilities designed to enhance PC gaming workflows and creative processes. My work is deeply connected to classic game engines and modding communities.
I develop specialized software like skybox editors, asset managers, launchers, and content pipelines inspired by the Doom and Quake era. Each project reflects my passion for clean design, usability, technical precision, and delivering powerful tools that remain intuitive for both beginners and experienced creators.
I am the creator of Hakros Doom Launcher (HDL), a Windows application that simplifies managing and launching classic Doom, Heretic, and Hexen content with mods, addons, and maps from the community. HDL features a built-in content explorer for downloading resources, preset management to combine mods and maps, favorites, and notes for organization, and support for popular engines like GZDoom. The program already has more than 50,000 downloads and over 28,000 unique users.
Likewise, I developed Hakros Quake Launcher (HQL), which manages and launches Quake content and mods, supporting modern engines like Ironwail, Quakespasm, VKQuake, and more, with integrated download access to thousands of community maps and mods.
My goal is simple: to empower players, modders, and developers by providing applications that streamline workflows, expand creative possibilities, and make complex tasks easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Whether improving game assets, automating tedious processes, or opening new ways to build custom content, I strive to deliver software that genuinely makes a difference