Level Design: Puzzle - platformer
The initial plan for the Puzzle-platformer project was to create a level focused around platforming and navigating through a mix of puzzles and platforming sections.
Each semester had a different distinct goal:
Semester 1:
Coming up with a plan for the project
Creating working mechanics for the project (And testing them)
Creating a testing area for the project and to showcase the mechanics
Semester 2:
Designing a level using the mechanics previously created
testing the level and fixing/ changing issues
Date: Sept 2020 - current (Finish April 2021)
Role: Level Designer/ Game Designer
Solo Project
Software used:
Unreal Engine 4
3ds Max
Adobe Photoshop
JIRA
Microsoft Whiteboard
Semester 2: Designing the level
Semester 1: Mechanics planning & testing
For Semester 1 I created and polished the core mechanics and added in two specific mechanics to add to the gameplay:
an ability which allows the player to move objects around - Interact With Environment ability (IWE)
an ability which allows the player to adjust the collision on objects to allow the player to walk through/ stand on them - Walk Through Walls ability (WTW)
TESTING HUB DESIGN & PLANNING
SEMESTER 2: DESIGNING THE LEVEL (WIP)
For Semester 2 I am designing the level based on previous plans and the mechanics I have designed. in the previous semester.
Initial plans for the project were to have the level in an enclosed area but opening out the level has given more opportunities to explore and create a quality level with the tools and mechanics I created in the previous semester.
