About Us
• Mores Scientia Disciplinae •
Our video game company in Puerto Rico, composed of multiple designers and developers, is dedicated to creating high-quality game projects within the video game industry. Our motto Mores Scientia Disciplinae emphasizes our belief in the qualities of an exceptional professional that align with our workflow standards. These key components are good character, knowledgeable on diverse development subjects, and the correct discipline for the various methodologies. Using these resources within our team, we can create a variety of artistic projects and expand employment opportunities for individuals with the skills we seek. The ultimate goal is to ensure that our country has a video game industry that is abundant, healthy, and diverse.
Our Story
Before the creation of Simulacra Studios LLC, we were originally a group of three students who graduated from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico at the Bayamón campus, with aspirations of publishing video game projects. These founders had established a working relationship prior to forming the company by collaborating on various academic projects in video game design and development during college. Due to their strong working relationship, they decided to come together after graduating in 2020 to create their first independent game.
The team aimed to create a video game project that would allow them to expand their artistic potential without being hindered by the various limitations faced by independent developers. After a year and a half of research, planning, and design, they began the production process for the project known as "TCFO." During its first year of production (2022), they worked behind closed doors without disclosing details about their project. This changed in 2023 when they presented the TCFO project at the Puerto Rico Game Showcase, where they received an award for generating the greatest number of social media interactions.
Throughout these two years of production, several designers and developers have joined our mission, and we continue to work on the publication of the project.
Meet The Team
Anthony J. Nieves García
Art Director & Co- Owner
Manuel A. Solis Torres
Game Developer & Co- Owner
Bryan Carrasquillo
Director & Co- Owner
Efrain G. Arrollo Ortega
Game Artist, Illustrator & Animator
Dixon A. Rivera Ruiz
Game Developer & Runner Artist
Anthony J. Nieves García
I am a video game designer and graphic artist looking to be part of something amazing, the art revolution in the world of video games. This is why, together with a group of colleagues, we decided to create a video game studio and develop a product that projects the enthusiasm and passion we have for this artistic medium. My primary role in the project is overseeing the design and conceptualization of all art elements, from the early stages to production. This includes: character design, world design, level design, UI designs, and animations. My artistic style is illustration, although I love to try other styles and learn from other artists; after all, drawing is a medium that is constantly evolving, and practice makes the artist. When I was little I was fascinated by the stories, characters and universes that different developers presented in their creations, and since then video games have been the muse of my artistic development. That is why in each layout, drawing or creation I make, my goal is to transport everyone who sees them, to a new world leaving them with the same smile and fascination that I had when I was little playing a video game.
- Art Director & Co-Owner
---- anthonyjosenie@gmail.com ----
Manuel A. Solis Torres
I'm an aspiring game developer from Puerto Rico. I'm a flexible developer who will work wherever help is needed, from coding to design. I immediately started liking game development after taking just one class of programming. I will expand my knowledge of game design so that I can help create a better industry in Puerto Rico because I know that there is potential for bigger and better games here.
- Game Developer & Co-Owner
--- manuelsolis1772@gmail.com ---
Bryan Carrasquillo
My passion for the video game industry has been the driving force behind my significant achievements, which I proudly share with my dedicated team. As both a designer and developer, I am steadfast in my commitment to crafting entertainment that not only captivates and inspires the upcoming generation but also serves as a platform for expressing my artistic vision within the wider community.
Furthermore, within our team, I assume a leadership role, overseeing various administrative tasks both within our project and across our company. While I harbor ambitious aspirations for my team, I acknowledge the formidable challenges that beset our local industry, which impede our progress. Thus, beyond my role as a creative force, I have embarked on a journey to study law, driven by a deep-seated desire to assist both my team and fellow industry professionals in navigating and overcoming these shared obstacles.
- Director & Co-Owner
--- bryancarrasquillo66@gmail.com ---
Dixon A. Rivera Ruiz
I'm a designer and programmer with a strong interest in both making and understanding video games. Pixel graphics and 2D illustration are my specialties. From a young age, I always had a passion with video games, and I liked the ways they could convey the many worlds, story-lines, and characters and how they interacted with these worlds. Since then, I've been devoted to knowing how they function, how developers created them, and how people engage with games. We can observe how we use references from our universe in games and mold them into something new. It demonstrates the power of our imagination, and it's my ambition to share the worlds and stories I've made while also exposing my creative side.
- Game Developer & Runner Artist
--- dixonabdieldesign@outlook.com ---
Efrain G. Arroyo Ortega
I'm an aspiring illustrator, that works with background setting, and concept art. Currently working on improving my skills to make high quality art. I want to create good pieces that people enjoy and loves to share, so I hope to achieve that sometime soon. My goal in this project is to contribute in its art department with my skills and help players get immersed in the world that this team created with its style and identity. I'll do my best to illustrate their ideas and bring them to life.
- Game Artist, Illustrator & Animator
---- borealnebula.art@gmail.com ----
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