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Hi, I'm Nicolás Ferrando. Game Programmer.

I build games that feel good to play.

Second-year Game Programming student who loves building systems from scratch. From retro PSX-style survival horror mechanics in Unreal to low-level custom graphics pipelines in bare C, I write the code that makes games feel right.

Currently into: Horror Mechanics, Low-level Memory in C, Enemy AI, PSX Aesthetics

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Valencia, Spain

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Featured projects

Real systems, real teams, real deadlines. Each one has a quick case study: the problem, what I built and what I learned.

Last Friday gameplay showing a dark corridor with fixed camera anglesUnreal Engine
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Flagship project

Last Friday

A survival horror prototype built in Unreal Engine, featuring fixed cameras, enemy AI, and core gameplay mechanics.

Role
Gameplay Programmer
Team
Student Project
Duration
  • C++
  • AI
  • Fixed Cameras
  • Horror
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Case study

Classic PSX fixed-camera system with modern AI.

  1. Problem

    Replicating the classic PSX survival horror feel requires cameras that transition seamlessly without confusing player input.

  2. What I built

    • A dynamic fixed-camera trigger system that handles blending and depth of field.
    • An enemy AI state machine for patrolling and chasing.
    • Core survival mechanics including stamina, interaction, and inventory.

  3. What I learned

    Managing player orientation relative to changing camera angles is a mathematical challenge, but it is vital for that authentic retro horror game feel.

Character stats

Skills, honestly rated

No 100% bars here. Lv. 4 means I am comfortable shipping with it, Lv. 1 means I am actively learning.

Languages

What I write every day, and what I am ready to learn.

  • C++Daily driver at ESATLv. 4 · Confident
  • C#Unity & ToolsLv. 4 · Confident
  • Pure CLow-level memory & enginesLv. 3 · Solid

Engines & Tools

Where my code turns into a game.

  • Unreal EngineLv. 3 · Solid
  • UnityLv. 4 · Confident
  • Custom EDK (ESAT)Lv. 4 · Confident
  • GodotCurrently exploringLv. 1 · Learning
  • Git / GitHubLv. 4 · Confident

Concepts

The foundation behind the syntax.

  • Memory ManagementPointers & allocationLv. 4 · Confident
  • Game AI (FSM)State machinesLv. 4 · Confident
  • Matrix / Vector MathLv. 3 · Solid
  • OOP & ArchitectureLv. 4 · Confident
Also used:TrelloVisual StudioPerforceGimp

Player backstory

Why I make games

Photo of Nicolás Ferrando

I am a second-year video game programming student at ESAT in Valencia. I spend most of my time diving deep into gameplay programming, writing custom memory management in C, and building complex logic in C++ and C#.

I am heavily inspired by retro PSX-style aesthetics, aiming to develop a game with that aeshtetic.

Studying

Videogame Programming at ESAT (Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología)

Languages

Spanish (Native) · English (Fluent)

Learning now

  • Godot & Unreal Engine
  • PSX Rendering Pipelines
  • Graphics Engine

Fun fact

Level history

Education & experience

Where I have been grinding XP so far.

  1. Education2024 — 2028

    Videogame Programming Degree

    ESAT (Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología), Valencia

    Focusing on low-level programming, AI, game engines, and math. Building engines in pure C and games in Unreal/Unity.

    • C & C++ Programming
    • Advanced Mathematics & Physics
    • Computer Graphics (OpenGL)
    • Game Architecture

Side quests

Game jams

Where I practise scoping, shipping and staying calm when the build breaks at 3am.

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Got a role that needs a gameplay programmer? Let's talk.

I'm looking for gameplay programmer roles for indie projects and horror games. I reply within 24 hours, usually much faster.

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matoumali0@gmail.com

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