Marietherez Atallah-Glime
At Crazy Maple Studio, I served as an end-to-end narrative designer, handling every facet of visual novel development from conception to post-launch support. Beyond creating all narrative elements (dialogue, characters, worldbuilding) and directing the complete artistic experience (character designs, environments, sound design, music), I also conducted extensive pre-release QA testing, managed live QA operations after launch, and performed detailed performance analytics. This included tracking player metrics and revenue data, then implementing targeted adjustments based on these insights to optimize player engagement and commercial success.
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2023 Narrative Design Awards Top 5 Recipient.
As Narrative Lead for Fallsbury Heresy, I crafted a psychological thriller set during the Salem Witch Trials that explores religious trauma, LGBTQ+ romance, and found family dynamics. I developed the branching narrative structure, authored character arcs, and created dialogue that responded meaningfully to player choices. This project earned a Top 5 nomination for the 2023 Narrative Design Awards for its innovative storytelling approach.
For the itch.io Winter Visual Novel Game Jam, I collaborated with a seven-person team to create Holiday Spirits, a festive visual novel with branching storylines. I designed character relationships, wrote dialogue that captured the warmth and complexity of holiday gatherings, and integrated narrative elements that responded to player decisions. This project showcased my ability to develop engaging stories under tight deadlines while maintaining creative cohesion across a distributed team.
​As Narrative Lead for Project Varmint, I'm currently developing the complete narrative framework for this upcoming title from Wicked Arts, a new independent studio based in Canada. I've authored all dialogue, item descriptions, and creature lore, while establishing the game's distinctive voice and world. This project is actively in production with a playable demo and press kit expected soon.