Mete Ruso - Games & Level Designer
BIO
Personal Profile
I am Mete Ruso. A 24 year old game developer currently residing in London. I have studied Games Design at Middlesex university and hope to soon make my mark on the industry. I specialise in Level Design but have built knowledge in as many disciplines as I could, to act as a liaison across departments, making teamwork as smooth as possible.
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I have always been enamoured by games. The worlds that they create, the stories they can tell, the experiences and feelings they invoke. Games are an extension of a developers creativity and in that respect, I have a lot to give.
I can analyse games as I play them, and pick apart the bits I like, dislike and what I would change, recognising the thought processes and unintended effects of making these choices.
Through careful design, games can become art, of this I am sure, and soon I intend to share my own art to the world.
2011 - 2016
Secondary School:
Bishop Stopfords
12 GCSEs
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including ICT, Further Maths & Triple Science
2016 - 2019
Sixth Form:
Woodhouse College
3 A-Levels
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Maths, Computer Science, Physics
2020 - 2023
Middlesex University
Bsc Games Design
Teaches about all aspects of Games Design: Technical, Cultural and Corporate. We learned in Unity C#
2021 - 2023
Job:
Middlesex University
Student Learning Assistant (SLA)
Hired by the university to be an SLA to represent my university and course. This included assisting junior years with their work, in and out of session as well as hosting online sessions to assist in all manner of Games design problems.
Education and Experience
Game Inspiration
To get an idea of what games really drive me, here are three that influence my thinking:
Hollow Knight
The indie darling Hollow Knight. A 2d, Soulslike, Metroidvania. My favourite game to play. This game is a my inspiration; that a small team could make a beloved game with great worldbuilding, story, gameplay and visuals. A game that is challenging but tunes its difficulty well through unobtrusive tutorials. Its end game content is some of the best in gaming.
Far Cry 2
The black sheep of Far Cry and FPS'. Vilified for its design choices and not all without reason, I offer a different perspective. Far Cry 2 offers a truly one of a kind experience. A game whose mechanics, story and setting all work perfectly harmoniously to produce a gruelling but chilling experience. A damning thesis on violence, hypocrisy and war that lingers with me always.
TES IV: Oblivion
A sprawling open world where if you can see it, you can go there. If you see them, you can speak to them A pioneer in this space. A masterclass of worldbuilding and a great effort in making a living breathing world. Like its successor Skyrim, the gameplay has not aged very well but the value to extract from its lore and writing is invaluable.
Honourable Mentions
Dark Souls, Splinter Cell, Transistor, Assassins Creed, League of Legends (The Lore), The Saboteur, Red Dead Redemption, Return Of The Obra Dinn, Portal, Ori, XCom, Deus Ex, Celeste, Minecraft, Smash Bros. and many more.
Get in Touch!
For any inquiries for employment, projects, freelance jobs, find me on LinkedIn or Email me:
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Listen to me play and commentate on games, and get to know me on Youtube.
