Arthur Protasio
Games & VR
Games and virtual reality experiences I've directed, written, or designed
Narrative-Driven Action-Adventure VR (PSVR2, Quest 2, Pico)
Role: Senior Narrative Designer
Become Agent Ward, a spy sent to the edge of the Galactic Empire to infiltrate a group of deserters … only to uncover a dire truth that could change the course of history. Armed with the best tools and weapons the Empire offers, you must choose if you'll fight for an Empire that Hari Seldon has predicted will collapse into 30,000 years of anarchy, or defect to the Foundation and help them build a new cradle for humanity.
(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch)
Role: Narrative Director
Embark on an adventure in the Troll Kingdom as you create your own unique Troll character and play with iconic characters including Poppy and Branch to stop a "melodic mastermind" who threatens the world's musical harmony.
(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch)
Role: Narrative Director
Eagle Fang, Cobra Kai, Miyagi-do – Which is your dojo? That choice begins your journey, but then it’s up to you to recruit the most powerful team as you master your fighting style and battle to solidify your dojo’s LEGACY as the All Valley Karate Grand Champion!
(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch)
Role: Narrative Director
Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!
Vehicular Combat Game (PS5)
Role: Narrative and Sensitivity Editor
Master the mayhem and pile on the damage from behind the wheel or on foot to wreck rival vehicles with exceptional abilities, jaw-dropping parkour, and signature vehicles fuelled by unique powers.
(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch)
Role: Creative Director & Biz Dev
Embark on a brutal re-imagining of the King Arthur mythos as Uther, a vengeful knight in search of the long-lost Excalibur aided by Merlin, an eldritch sorcerer, in this challenging tactical RPG published by Team 17.
Winner of Best Game at Indie X; Best Storytelling at SB Games Festival; finalist at SXSW, BIG, Quo Vadis, Indie Prize; and first LATAM game published by Team 17.
Sci-fi Adventure VR Game (Gear VR and Oculus Go)
Role: Writer & Narrative Designer
Investigate the mysteries of space as Valentina, a Russian cosmonaut aboard a ship overseen by Konstantin, a vigilant AI. Beware, as you progress, your perception of reality might change in this surreal story-driven game for the GEAR VR.
I was hired by Samsung as writer and narrative designer to develop the game's world, plot, and work with the team at Black River Studios.
Winner of Best VR Game and Best Storytelling at SB Games Festival.
Action-Adventure Game (Apple Arcade)
Role: Writer & Voice Actor
Wonderbox is an action-adventure 3D game with an ever-expanding universe where you can create your own adventures.
Finalist in the Apple Design Award for categories "Delight and Fun" and "Interaction".First-person Shooter (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch)
Role: Lead Writer
NERF Legends thrusts you into a futuristic, sci-fi world where you’ll come face-to-face with legions of robot enemies and ultimate boss masters.
Co-op Location-based VR Game
Role: Lead Writer & Game Designer
"Mickey and the Golden Heart" is a cooperative VR game in which players join Mickey Mouse and Minnie to find the fabled "Golden Heart" treasure. They must explore a mysterious Pyramid to solve puzzles and face menacing creatures.
Transmedia VR Experience & Brand Activation [PT-BR]
Role: Narrative Director and Showrunner
Become a patient of a mysterious hospital in this scary transmedia VR experience. Embark on a transmedia experience in the world of the horror film O Rastro (original title), witness a grave encounter, then watch the movie to unravel the truth.
Brand activation VR experience premiered along with the film's screenings at several theaters nationwide.
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