I'm Phi! I make videogame narratives.
Current:
Localiation Editor @ Kabam / Netmarble
Games
Games I've Worked On
More Detail About Specific Projects
Netmarble Games
In my time as a localization editor and quality assurance tester at the Netmarble company Kabam, I was a lead editor for the titles Seven Knights 2, Lineage 2: Revolution, Seven Knights: Idle Adventure, and Seven Knights Re:Birth. I also ran LQA testing sessions for each update to these live service games.I also contributed editing and quality assurance testing to many other Netmarble titles, including Solo Leveling: ARISE, Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds, and Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.
Himbo Harem Homicide
Himbo Harem Homicide is an infinitely replayable comedic murder-mystery visual novel.I wrote hundreds of lines of dialogue ranging in tone from comedic one-liners, to romantic confessions, to mystery clues, each designed to appear randomly to players.Listed as one of Rock Paper Shotgun's 101 most anticipated games of 2023.
Heart of Enya
Heart of Enya is a story-heavy strategic role-playing game.I was the the game's primary QA tester, the primary editor responsible for checking all text and dialogue, and the artist responsible for designing the creatures and props and creating their in-game assets.Winner of Excellence in Worldbuilding and Excellence in Capstone Production at the 2020 UCSC games showcase.
Gravobot
Gravobot is a 2D puzzle-platformer developed in five weeks. Players must use physics-based mechanics to solve various puzzles across 3 levels.I designed the physics-based game mechanics, as well as all three levels and each of the puzzles within them. I also worked alongside my team to develop the concept and direction.Invited to the 2018 Sammy Showcase.
Samples
Four Walls
There are four walls. There are four walls and a door. There are four walls, a door, a window, but no way out.<5 minute long game.Psychological horror twine game designed to explore the emotions of being metaphorically or literally trapped.
A Rose With No Name
Agent Black Rose arrives in an unknown dimension and beings to search for a way back home. However, she makes unlikely friends along her travels and begins to question her goals.~50 minute Side Story in Seven Knights: Idle Adventure.I edited all of the dialog in this side story.
The Ghost in the Bathroom
When Yesenia hears about a haunting in the girls restroom of their high school building, she drags her unlikely friend Charlie along with her to help investigate.~4k words. Short story.Romance between high school girls dealing with feelings of alienation within gender and social structures.
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About Me
They / Them
Also known as: Ruth Schoenberg
I am a games narrative specialist with experience writing and editing for videogames. I also have experience working in localization for games, TV, and movies. I'm passionate about weird, unique art made by teams who have a love for what they do. I also like to draw, for fun.I'm currently employed at Kabam doing localization editing and quality assurance for Netmarble's games, primarily the titles Seven Knights Re:Birth and Seven Knights Idle Adventure.
Education: BA in "Art & Design, Games and Playable Media," UC Santa Cruz