Jakub Dvorský
Czech game designer of Machinarium
Born
August 19th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Czech Republic
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Started career in the gaming industry as an artist and designer, contributing to projects in various capacities. Co-founded Amanita Design, which gained recognition for its visually distinctive adventure games. Created Machinarium, a critically acclaimed point-and-click adventure game known for its unique art style and engaging puzzles. The game's success led to additional projects, including Samorost series and Botanicula.
Co-founded Amanita Design
Created Machinarium
Developed Samorost series
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