Welcome to
Studio N.A

Nathan Allard (N.A for short) is an independent game developer who combines design, direction, animation, and illustration to bring exciting, new game projects to life.

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Nathan's interest in game development began at the young age of six when he took his first GameMaker class alongside students who were much older. From the beginning, Nathan aspired to create video games that leave a lasting impression on the people who experience them - like when he captivated an entire middle school cafeteria full of students with a playable demo station he created and gave them CD copies of his games to play at home.

 

He later earned local news recognition for building a custom arcade cabinet for an original multi-level 2D platformer game he independently designed and developed. 

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After earning his degree in Animation and Illustration, Nathan immediately turned his focus to exciting and new original projects and building the foundation for his work as an independent developer. He is currently working on a project designed to build on the ideas and creative foundation that drew him to games all those years ago.

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Nathan’s game design philosophy is influenced by games spanning four decades, with a focus on crafting experiences that create tension, excitement, challenge, and a lasting impact on the player. He also draws inspiration from his own life experiences, including travel, using those perspectives to shape the tone and feel of his work.

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For Nathan, game development is about more than building something new. It’s about creating the feeling of fun, curiosity, and excitement that stays with people long after they've finished playing.