i focus heavily on how narrative and mechanics can be implemented into more natural elements of the game. i enjoy working on both fun, light hearted games as well as deep games.

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my name is joseph ruotolo, i am a game designer and artist

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i went to depaul university where I got a bs in computer game development/design and a minor in animation.

i love working on smaller projects. they always feel more intimate and personal when finished.

your art looks very, cotton candy pastel.
— Someone at my global game jam