Jake Astles

Programmer Portfolio

Currently studying Games Design and Programming at the University of Staffordshire

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About Me

Hi, I'm Jake Astles — a passionate and dedicated game developer. My journey into coding began in secondary school and quickly turned into a deep interest in the creative and technical sides of programming. What started with basic scripts in Unity has evolved into full-fledged projects using Unreal Engine 5, OpenGL, and both C++ and C# — my strongest programming languages. I've also worked with Python, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and MVC frameworks, and have developed several games and websites of my own.

Outside of class, I completed over 300 hours of work experience at a software house and took on leadership roles like House Captain and course representative, helping me grow as a team player in both technical and professional environments. I'm always interested in exploring new tools and languages, and I have a genuine passion for solving problems through code — whether that’s in game engines, graphics programming, or web development. I see programming not just as a skill, but as a creative process that allows me to bring ideas to life. My long-term goal is to work with a leading studio like Ubisoft, contributing to large-scale projects that push the boundaries of design and technology.

Latest Work

Here are some of my most recent projects

  • Mushroom Mayhem game image
    Mushroom Mayhem
    Mushroom Mayhem This is a horror game where you have to explore a map to collect food whilst avoiding the hungry mushrooms. With only a torch and a stun gun to aid you, can you survive?
  • Pizza Apocalypse game image
    Pizza Apocalypse
    This is a post-apocalyptic pizza delivery simulator. You are one of the few remaining and as a delivery driver it is your responsibility to feed the starving survivors. With only pizza at your disposal, can you fend off the zombies for long enough to complete your deliveries?
  • Tank Escape game image
    Tank Escape
    This is a third-person shooter/puzzle game. You wake up in a tank on an alien planet and find yourself attacked. Your only method to escape is to fight past these strange creatures and figure out how to open the doors.

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