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Howdy! Let me introduce myself.

I'm JJ, video game developer [Age: 16].
I've been programming and developing games since middle school (age 12), and I've been publishing indie games since age 15.
[It's been a little bit of an obsession.]

As I make games, I enjoy:
- designing and implementing novel mechanics,
- making striking, dynamic, interactive visuals,
- and combining ideas into a cohesive whole.

My favorite kind of game has a strong [optionally: unique] core that defines every part of the game and gives it a strong identity.

I Make Games.

Sometimes, I make the whole thing.

Working as a solo dev is quite an endeavor, but it's fulfilling! I've made a number of games independently. I love a challenge, so I try to create a variety of games, choosing ideas that force me to improve in my weakest areas. These are games that I've made alone.

Eyes of the Deep is an esoteric undersea puzzle game. I developed rules for the puzzles that would normally need to be communicated through language or a standard tutorial. I instead made it the objective of the game for the players to discover these rules for themselves.

[Level design, Tutorialization]
[December 2024]

The player encounters a new puzzle block. A puzzle completed.

Blood of the Altar is a fast-paced arcade game where you sacrifice the bones of your slain enemies for advantage [A bit gruesome, I know]. It was created for Ludum Dare 55. During the 48-hour jam period, I focused on creating satisfying visual feedback and a strong core gameplay loop. This was my very first solo jam game! [Warning: Loud sounds]

[Visual effects, Balancing]
[April 2024]

The player grabs a bone as enemies swarm the altar. The player and altar erupt in explosions of blood.

It's dangerous to go alone!

I've gathered some experience working in teams. The majority of my experience collaborating with others comes from game jams! Managing scope is crucial to ensure that you only make what you can. Everyone plays a role, and we have to coordinate our separate efforts to create and deliver a complete, finished product [on time!]. These are games that I've contributed to in a team.

This is Hookshot Robot!

XORBIT!!!