About me

My name is Manuel Mendiluce, and my journey in video games began back in 2004 as a QA Tester at Pyro Studios. I learned the craft from a department that interacted with all the others, allowing me to see how a video game is developed.

At the end of two projects, I was offered the chance to switch departments if I passed a test. Level design had fascinated me since I was very young, so I had already tinkered with multiple editors to learn how to develop a map and generate interesting gameplay.

Throughout my career, I've worked on multiple and intriguing projects like "Wanted: Weapons of Fate," where, apart from creating levels, I helped with optimization to achieve 30-35 FPS in each map. In "Deadlight," I also did scripting and camera work, and more recently in "Cyberpunk 2077," where my most notable work is probably the beginning of the Nomad class and especially its car chase.

It may sound cliché, but my hobby is developing new maps or executing small ideas, whether they're level designs, development tools, or simply learning to use a new tool that can benefit me professionally—creating experiences that engage and surprise players in different ways.

I consider myself a very proactive person who tries to move forward at all times. Even when there's nothing to do, I'm always doing something beneficial for the project or the company. I learned long ago that a healthy and motivated team is more powerful than one that's worn out and filled with disputes. That's why I deeply value teamwork and believe the best ideas arise when the team functions as a team, not as individuals working in parallel. I've been incredibly fortunate to work with very different people from whom I've always been able to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

I'm always willing to lend a hand or share a joke to ease tensions, especially during crunch times.

I'm constantly seeking new challenges that allow me to keep learning and contributing. If you share this passion for video games and design, or simply want to chat, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

See you soon!

Manuel Mendiluce