Mutton
An original short story.
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Game & Narrative Designer
Amruth Varshan
My Writing
Storytelling has always been an integral part of my identity, and as a writer, I've spent years honing my craft. This assortment of work is a selective showcase of my skill with language and versatility with style.
Siren Song
A ballad-style poem about growing up, and finding your place in the world.
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Manoeuvre
A subversive, medieval fantasy short story that's more of an elaborate punchline.
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Wrought
An original poem about the struggles and delight of art and creation.
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A review of Death Stranding
A critique of the experience and the underlying game systems in Kojima Productions' 2019 debut, Death Stranding.
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A review of Titanfall 2
A look at Respawn Entertainment's 2016 first-person, run-and-gun, mech pilot simulator, Titanfall 2, three years after its release.
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Roses
An original comic poem, written based on a writing prompt.
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A review of Detroit: Become Human
An in-depth game analysis of Quantic Dream's 2018 branching, interactive narrative, Detroit: Become Human.
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Project Syzygy
The opening chapter of a WIP sci-fi novel that tries to grapple with how immortality affects purpose.
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