Me
I am Olli-Matti Rautiainen, 23 years old student from Kuopio. I study at North Karelia College Outokumpu in game development study programme. My main main interest lies in 3D modelling and game design.
I played Super Mario Bros. on my cousin's NES when I was six years old, and it was pretty much a moment that defined the course of my life. Ever since I've been an avid gamer and later in life realized that career in this fantastic industry was what I wanted to pursue.
Favorite Games (in no particular order):
Super Metroid
Perfect 2D game with flawless level design and gameplay progression. This beauty was released way back in 1994, but there are still very few games that have been able to match Super Metroid's astounding atmosphere.
Gridrunner++
Not every game needs huge budget or a legion of developers to be great. Jeff Minter made this shooter alone, and it absolutely rocks my world. Collect sheeps to get weapon upgrades and ultimately one gigantic sheep to sweep the screen empty from enemies. Original...
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Postmodern gameplay experience. A plot that makes you actually think and feel after the ride is over. Storyline about information control, meme theory and philosophical topics is something I'm yet to experience in any other videogame. This is what The Matrix Trilogy should have been.
Ico
There are thousands of games where the game controller's right trigger is reserved for shooting. In Ico the trigger's function is entirely something else: holding one's hand. The concept of two lonely persons lost together and finding their way out of gigantic castle in dream-like atmosphere is simply so beautiful that it's hard not to love it.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Beautifully crafted sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed titles ever. Fantastic art style showing the growing gloominess and despair of people that are witnessing the moon crashing to their world in three days. Tons of character interaction and opportunities to change their daily routines and faith during the three-day cycle. Majora's Mask also contains some of the best dungeon design around.
