Projects

hoaXcape duet
(FPS Combat Prototype)

Under a Ubisoft mentorship program, how did I design and rapidly prototype FPS combat as an implicit storytelling tool?

Chonky-19

How did I design this 3D shooter in a small team of beginner game developers and 10 weeks?

Rainbow Six Siege Operator Design (Ubisoft Challenge)

With zero prior knowledge of Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege, how did I manage to design this operator to fit within the game and make it to the semi-final round?

packets

How did I successfully design a relaxing yet personal experience by myself during a work week?

Works-in-Progress

Rubyshark
(Single-Player FPS)

I was brought onto a team of ~30 developers as a game designer to focus primarily on the combat and enemy AI.
Planned release in 2021, so more info coming soon!

Narrative-Driven Sci-Fi
Stealth Project

I am currently designing a narrative-driven sci-fi stealth game. Core mechanic is its partner stealth. This is a solo passion project still early in pre-production, so more info coming in the future!

About

Izabela Tolentino

Game Designer

izabela.tolentino@gmail.com

I am a game designer who loves to convey stories through games. Whether it’s through how the main character deals with obstacles, what the main objectives are, or even what kinds of rewards the player may get, I enjoy designing and playing games that players can both enjoy and learn something from.

As a recent graduate with a B.S. in Math-Computer Science, I have extensive experience in programming, writing mathematical proofs, and general problem-solving. In combination with my personal experience playing countless hours and critically analyzing games across diverse genres, it enables me to take into account various ideas and help creatively design them in a way to solve problems given any constraints the game may have.

In addition to playing games, I love to draw, dance, take photos, watch anime, and browse through cute dog pictures during my free time.

Drawing
 

  • Helps me to communicate my design ideas through visuals
  • An understanding of color theory and design choices in illustrations and concept art
  • Empathic appreciation of the valuable work of artists in the game industry

 
Dancing
 

  • Years of constant dance critique made me hungry for feedback to improve my design work
  • Collaboration with teammates on our performances translated to how I work with others
  • Having opportunities to teach movement to others strengthened my communication skills

 
Photography
 

  • Understanding of light and composition helps me to better understand the visual and artistic aspects of game development such as:
    • Camera design in games
    • Simulation of aperture and depth of field found in many 3D games
    • How light, shapes, and framing can help implicitly guide a player's attention

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