GAME WRITER | NARRATIVE DESIGNER
TORIN DENNISTON
Hey there! I'm Torin. I specialize in writing the cinematic cutscenes, engaging quests, memorable characters and immersive dialogue that draw players in and keep them invested in a game's world.
Every line, bark, and scene I draft is built with a specific job in mind - whether that be driving player agency, building distinct character voices, maintaining narrative cohesion, or anchoring core mechanics.
I balance this with the technical ability to translate scripts cleanly into branching node maps, implementation spreadsheets, and other engine-ready assets - saving design teams time and ensuring frictionless handoffs down the pipeline.
Check out the projects I've worked on and associated work samples below!
Featured Sample
World of Warcraft: Scars of the Second War
Mock Quest Design Brief
Speculative World of Warcraft: Midnight quest design brief demonstrating IP adaptation across a 7-part quest chain, including functional quest objectives, NPC dialogue, gameplay mechanics, state-based trigger logic, and player flow diagrams.
RECENT PROJECTS
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ARCADE ACTION/COMEDY
ARCADE ACTION/COMEDY | 2025
GAME WRITER / NARRATIVE DESIGNER
Top-down arcade action game for GMTK 2025: 96-hour sprint with a 21-person team, ranking #89 in Narrative (Top 1%) and #22 Overall out of 9,500+ entries.
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Pitched core game concept and IP, establishing the "Digital-Mythic" world and setting.
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Lore-justified the "Loop" mechanic, aligning player movement and weapons with narrative logic.
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Authored all cinematic and dialogue scripts, defining the game’s unique comedic tone.
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Developed character narrative profiles, including "voice" and motivation specifications.
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Wrote technical and marketing copy, including the web-based tutorial and project lore.
02
PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR
PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR | 2025
GAME WRITER / NARRATIVE DESIGNER
High-fidelity HTML5 horror game for Gamedev.js 2025: 13-day sprint with a 23-person team featuring an elaborate evidence system and custom investigation tools across 30 minutes of gameplay.
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Established game IP, including foundational lore, setting, and worldbuilding.
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Designed the Evidence System, mapping enemy characteristics to mechanical triggers.
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Authored technical documentation for enemy behaviors and tool logic.
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Developed the protagonist profile, defining backstory and visual specifications.
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Partnered with Design to align tool mechanics with narrative flavor.
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NARRATIVE RPG
NARRATIVE RPG | 2024
GAME WRITER / NARRATIVE DESIGNER
42-person team, 72-hour Ludum Dare project featuring branching dialogue, multiple endings, and an integrated alignment system.
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Developed character backstories to deepen narrative.
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Built immersive world with cohesive lore and themes.
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Created the main story arc with a clear, engaging progression.
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Partnered with designers to align mechanics with storytelling.
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Collaborated with the Creative Director, Design, and Production to refine the project vision.