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Here's a list of games I've worked on in the past. This list goes in chronological order, starting with the most recent. All games, completed or otherwise are copywrighted under American Law and the legendary Poor Man's Copywright. Please read the bottom box for information on requesting examples of design documents and other work. Back to Games Menu
Jetpack Justice EX (2002, 2006) (inc) Download Demo / View Trailer (low-res)
Lead Designer & Developer
Sidescrolling Shooter
The sequel to Jetpack Justice, Episode I that expands on everything from the original game. I've been working on this title on and off for over four years - isn't completed yet, but one day, I'm hoping to get it done. It's kind of hard to design and develop such an ambitious title by yourself while going to college, you know what I mean? For more information, click on the picture to the left.
Disgruntled Brad and the Aliens (2005,2006) (inc)
Lead Designer & Developer
Action Adventure / 2D Beat 'em Up
One of my favorite self-created franchises. I hope to do a lot with it in the future. It's got humor, action, and good gameplay - and it's freeroaming. What more does a game need to be successful? I rest my case.
Project SEED (2005) (inc)
Asst. Designer, Developer
Action Adventure / Arcade Shooter
One of the coolest joint-ventures between me and my longtime friend/Game Design partner-in-crime Pio Canlas. The game is about The Harvest, a special interplanetary peacekeeping group. SoundTEMP, a fantastic music production facility in Korea and the composers for the wildly popular MMO Ragnarok Online, was slated to compose an all-original soundtrack for the game, until it was halted due to time constraints. It will be picked up again in the future. For more information, click on the picture to the left.
Legend of the Time Star (Remake) (2004,2006) Download Demo
Lead Designer & Developer
2D Sidescrolling RPG
This is a complete remake/retelling of one of my oldest games. The original story was written when I was twelve, so this one's got a bit more maturity and, well, depth behind it. I have a lot planned for this one, too. Man, I sure have a lot of games to work on.
Gungho : Cram Session (2004) Download Cram Session
Producer
Arcade Shooter
I merely designed the menus and distributed this game. This is one of Pio's creations - an awesome free-roaming, multi-tiered story that really blew me away. Like most of his work does.
Infection (2003) Download
Lead Designer & Developer
2D Platformer / Arcade Shooter
This "Game of the Week" Nominee (December 2003, Create-Games.com) took me and apparently the country of Germany by storm. Among the thousands of downloads this game has recieved, 75% percent come from Germany. I have no idea why, or how. It's funny, the ones you're never sure about always do the best.
Pi Vs. Jo (2003) Download Demo
Co-Designer
2D Platformer / Arcade Shooter
This game is, whether I deny it or not, starring the alter egos of two amazing young men known as Pio and Joe. It's the story of two special ops from completely different walks of life and their constant clashing. Lots of blood and explosions, and you know. The first game I ever coded Bullet-Time for.
JetPack Justice, Episode One (2002) Download
Lead Designer & Developer
Sidescrolling Shooter
This was my baby and it still is. It was nominated in June of 2002 for "Game of the Week" at Create-Games.com, and lost because, you know, Derek Yu and Jon Perry decided to release the amazing Eternal Daughter two days later. Poor JPJ didn't stand a chance. However, since Derek already apologized and he's also so awesome I can barely believe it, I'll let it slide.