Jacob Seto

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Jacob Seto

I am an undergraduate student at Cornell University, pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Game Design and Music. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, I am also the eldest of four siblings, which has shaped my sense of responsibility and leadership. I currently serve president of my university's game development club called DGA, and play the cello for the Cornell Symphony Orchestra. I aspire to work in the game industry and eventually own my own indie company. Follow my journey and send me a message, always happy to meet new people!

With several years of game development experience and two years of leading diverse projects at university, I’ve had the opportunity to wear many hats—programmer, project manager, network designer, and researcher. I bring high energy and enthusiasm when working with others, and tend to lead on ideas and project direction. However, I respect people's time and boundaries, and greatly value the contributions and perspectives of my team. My passion for game development and commitment to delivering high-quality results drive me to maximize the potential of each of my projects.

In my downtime, I work on my own game projects, all titled with the prefix "Flock"—a nod to the first video game I ever created. I’m also a big fan of board games, often adding custom content and rules to experiment with new mechanics. Recently, I got back into Magic: The Gathering and always enjoy drafting with friends. Some of my favorite games are Minecraft, Slay the Spire, and Risk of Rain 2; I aspire to create games of their caliber and push the boundaries of the game industry.

Project Experience

Follow my game dev journey! Click on the images to learn more about each project.

White → Personal Project, Green → Group Project, Blue → Research

Completely Hammered

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  • Role: Project Lead
  • Software/Tools: Unity, Github
  • Platform: PC

2D Physics Platformer where you play as Tito, a mad scientist who uses his hammer to escape the lab and blast his way to the next party. 3 unique levels to explore and a built-in timer for hardcore gamers that compete for the fastest completion time

Rabbeat

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  • Role: Project Lead
  • Software/Tools: Intellij, Tiled, Github
  • Platform: PC

2D Music-Platformer where you play a rabbit named Synth who can control the flow of the rhythmically-tied world. Use your powers to rescue your friends from the evil DJ scientist Dr. Nocturne and hop around the musical mutants that dance in your way!

Tilly's Critter Command

Tilly
  • Role: Programmer
  • Software/Tools: Unity, Github, Slack, Unity Engine AI
  • Platform: PC

A 3D Isometric Strategy game where you play as Tilly, a human who finds themselves in a vibrant world where emotions hold the key to survival. Tilly must harness and manipulate the feelings of the expressive creatures to drive out the emotionless robot bugs, ultimately reclaiming the world from the grip of apathy

Light Up the Stage

Light Up The Stage
  • Role: Solo
  • Software/Tools: Unity, Github, Blender
  • Platform: PC

3D Platformer where you traverse through a pitch-black obstacle course, using only your footsteps and a ball of light to temporarily light up the hidden platforms. Take a leap of faith and navigate the unknown through a unique minimalist art style

Fury of The Lost Knight

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  • Role: Project Lead & Programmer
  • Software/Tools: Unity, Github
  • Platform: PC

2D Action Platformer where you play as a knight named Tyr who is out for revenge against the evil Lich King Abraxor who destroyed their kingdom. Combines fast-paced combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving paired with stunning visuals and an unique pastel-pixel art style

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