Dave Ladr

Versatile game developer with over a decade of experience with Unity and C#.

Able to leverage 8+ years of professional screenplay analysis to elevate narrative design on your projects

PROJECTS

One Last Game

• Narrative driven checkers game with physics affecting pieces.
• Contributed narrative design, coding, and some art assets.
• Made in 48 hrs for GMTK Game Jam 2020 - largest jam to date.
• Ranked #2 in originality and #44 overall out of 5,366 entries.
• Most popular playthrough has over 2 million views and thousands of glowing comments.
• 30,000+ browser players to date.
• 150+ ratings averaging 4.7/5.

DOUBLE INVASION!!

• 2D Puzzle Adventure with 10+ hours of content.
• Built entirely from the ground up with no third-party assets or code.
• Released on Steam to positive reviews.
• 5 year independent project demonstrating persistence and discipline.
• 75+ puzzle levels including multiple boss fights and secret areas.
• Dialogue system with dynamic colors and SFX for each NPC.
• Directed/Animated cutscenes.
• Edited trailer and created all art.

DEMAILCROMANCY: A Political Horror Game

• Horror game about delivering ballots amid supernatural dangers.
• Solo project made from the ground up in 2 months.
• Fully 3D game with dynamic lighting and spatial design.
• Physics-based driving system.
• Environmental storytelling.

The Crate

• Atari-style retro horror game with multiple endings.
• Pitched original concept and developed with partner.
• Emphasis on environmental storytelling and exploration.
• Utilized modal windows for dialogue.