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WHO AM I?

I’M TYLER WATTS

INDIE GAME DEV AND CONTRACTOR

We’ve all played video games at some point haven’t we? I’ve definitely played my fair share of video games, but one day while playing I asked myself a simple question – wouldn’t it be cool if I made a game just like this? Soon enough, my game development hobby became my passion.

I’ve got the passion…

and with my passion in game development, comes an equal passion in teaching those who are eager to learn and grow. In fact, I’ve spent some time teaching children and my peers the essence of game development.

LET ME PASS IT ON

I’ll admit – I’m still growing & learning!

After a bit of trial in error, changing my career path from Computer Science, I eventually achieved my Bachelor’s in Game Design. While I’ve begun to cement my path in the game industry, in truth I still have a lot to learn. That being said…

I’m confident I have what it takes!

MY PROJECTS

SURPRISE STUDIOS

CO-FOUNDER & DEVELOPER

HOBBYIST TO INDIE DEV

HOOKSCRAP

LEAD PROGRAMMER, APR 2022 – APR 2023

One day, my friend Jack and I looked at each and said “Want to start an indie studio?”. The rest was history. Before we knew it, we had formed a team and found ourselves working hard over the summer to deliver our first game Hookscrap.

  • Leveraged the Unity Package Destructible 2D  to create a dynamic destruction system.
  • Created a Randomly Generated Node-Based System of levels.
  • Created a Ship Upgrade System and tangential Stats System.

Learn how I made the game’s core features!

A NEW PROJECT ON THE HORIZON

COME HELL OR HOLY WATER

PROGRAMMER AND PRODUCER, JULY 2023 – JUNE 2024

The latest project under Surprise Studios, Come Hell or Holy Water, is a local multiplayer Twin-Stick Shooter set in the Wild West.

Dipping my toes in production, I’ve learned several organizational skills and processes thereby developing strong leadership traits.

  • Programmed a robust Stats System, enabling the modification of various stats and abilities amidst gameplay
  • Coded a modular Top-Down 2D Weapon System.
  • Delegating and overseeing project tasks, maintaining scope and the project’s vision.

SCHOOL PROJECTS

TAROT + SCI-FI =  SOMETHING SPECTACULAR

RELICT

PRODUCER, SEPT 2023 – MAY 2024

A game project I’ve co-led as Producer, Relict is a Third Person 3D Shooter Roguelite that retells the “Fool’s Journey” in an action-packed format. As Producer, I’ve directed the team towards efficiency and productivity, and done what I can to facilitate a stress-free work environment. All the while maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity and stress.

  • Actively participated in the game design process and ensured all voices were heard.
  • Established and maintained the vision, scope, and release schedule of the game.
  • Created and established repeatable processes to improve efficiency and predictability.

EDUCATING

TURNING PLAYING GAMES INTO MAKING GAMES

CraftingEducation Academy

UNITY ENGINE CLASS INSTRUCTOR & CAMP LEADER,
DEC 2021 – APR 2023

With what started as an after-school Minecraft club when he was just 12 years old, Slayde Kerner founded CraftingEducation in 2015. As a close friend and mentor of mine, Slayde gave me the opportunity to teach game development.

• Presented knowledge of Unity tools and features to an audience of children.
• Took a child-friendly approach to teaching programming via Unity Visual Scripting (formerly Bolt).
• Constructed small prototypes and game demos enabling active learning and problem solving.

LET’S GET IN TOUCH

Whether you need some help with your game projects, or just want to make a new connection – my door is always open!

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