The Ancient Outskirts

Follow Knit and Ytric into unknown lands against unforeseen threats while they learn to share a single consciousness.
A third person, melee combat, action-adventure level.

Level Design work:

• Built level blockout with Maya, designed 2D map, planned combat spaces and encounters, designed puzzles.
• Playtested thoroughly and iterated according to feedback.
• Main objectives: Introduce the player to Knit and Ytric's story and core gameplay mechanics. Hook the player with large-scale, exciting revelations.

Additional tasks:

• Prototyped melee combat system, enemy AI behaviors, interactive puzzle elements, custom gameplay mechanics.
• Conceptualized and scripted narrative moments.

Info:

• Solo Project
• Unreal Engine 4 (used Blueprints for scripting)
• Maya (used for entire blockout)

Hidden Sails Resort (In Progress)

Invade an island and overcome platforming and combat challenges in open-ended areas.
An FPS/Platformer level.

Level Design work:

• Built the level blockout with Maya; designed a 2D Map; designed encounter areas and navigation challenges; set up test scenarios for prototyping movement and other metrics in practical situations.
• Collected playtest data and used it to iterate on layouts and mechanics.
• Main objective: Create areas with memorable identities that intrigue and encourage exploration.

Additional tasks:

• Prototyped player movement mechanics, weapons, basic enemy AI behaviors, and dynamic level features.

Info:

• Solo Project
• Unreal Engine 4 (used Blueprints for scripting)
• Maya (used for entire blockout)

The Lavafall Facility

Battle through the lava caves for a chance at reaching the looming lavafall facility.
A fast paced FPS level built in the game Prodeus.

Level Design work:

• Used the in-game level editor to design geometry; script combat encounters, puzzles, and animate narrative moments; and apply final textures and art.
• Created unique mechanics that augmented the level without disturbing the core gameplay.

Info:

• Solo Project
• Built with the in-game level editor in the game Prodeus.