Jacob Seto

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Jacob Seto

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I'm an undergraduate student at Cornell University, pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Game Design and Music. I serve as president of the Development in Games Association (DGA), a club that fosters passion for game development through specialized workshops, industry talks with alumni, and making games with members. I've been playing the cello for over a decade, and continue to play 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, I'm always happy to meet new people!

Throughout my years of game development and research at university, I’ve contributed to a wide range of amazing projects, gaining invaluable experience in the process. I've taken on many different roles—project lead, UI/UX, network designer—depending on the project's needs. In collaborative settings, I tend to gravitate toward leadership roles, but will always prioritize being a team player. I am attentive to the needs and concerns of my team members and am happy to step in wherever I can—whether that means leading with high energy and enthusiasm, or letting others take the initiative and supporting them in realizing their goals.

In my downtime, I work on my own game projects, all titled with the prefix "Flock"—a nod to the name of one of my earliest video games I made in high school. I look up to games like Slay the Spire and Risk of Rain 2 for their ingenuity in their respective genres, and I aspire to create a game of similar caliber. I also love playing board games and iterating on their designs, adding my own custom content and rules to explore new mechanics. Recently, I got back into Magic: The Gathering, and play weekly at a local card shop. My first video game, Castaways, was a Survival card game I made when I was just 14, which ignited my passion for game design.

Projects

This is a timeline of all the projects I have contributed to throughout my career. Click on the images inside of the blocks to learn more about each project.

Border Outlines:

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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