Dennisse Pagan - Portfolio

Founder & Solo Game Developer – Sweventale Games

• Founded an independent game studio and began development on a narrative-driven solo project

• Leading all aspects of development, including game design, programming, technical art, and narrative direction

• Establishing core gameplay systems and production workflows with a focus on scalability and iteration

• Managing scope, tooling, and long-term development planning as a solo developer

Software Engineer – Game Dev HQ

• Took a game from early prototype to a polished minimum viable product, including final post-processing and visual polish

• Designed and implemented gameplay systems in C#, including core loops, AI behaviors, and game state management

• Designed levels using modular game assets to support engaging and readable player experiences

• Created cinematic cutscenes using Unity’s Cinemachine and Timeline tools

• Balanced gameplay systems to improve pacing, difficulty, and player engagement

• Modernized and refactored input systems to improve responsiveness and maintainability

• Produced clear technical documentation to support development, iteration, and team collaboration

Narrative Designer – Hope for Winter (Steam Game)

• Conducted narrative research into Icelandic and Norse folklore to establish tone, themes, and worldbuilding foundations

• Collaborated closely with the game designer/developer to ensure narrative cohesion and avoid ludonarrative dissonance

• Authored character backstories grounded in the initial story prompt and narrative vision

• Developed in-world lore inspired by research to reinforce thematic consistency and immersion

3D Generalist – Autonomicity Games

• Prototyped 3D object models to support gameplay and environment needs

• Conceptualized and designed UI/UX for Android-based platforms

• Represented Powerush and Autonomicity Games at the Interactiva Expo at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (Bayamón Campus)

• Acted as a liaison for a small, fully remote development team, supporting communication and coordination

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Video Game Design and Development

Graduated Cum Laude on 2019

Professional Unity Developer Program - Software Engineering

GameDevHQ, Hawaii (e-learning)

The Art of Writing for Video Games - Narrative Design

Mentored by industry vertans John Zuur Platten and Flint Dille