V for Voodo

My final level layout


Game Script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qbaq-kk0iHeaQ-t-m47pzDn_F0vU-MQDaElb3A7x-UU/edit?usp=sharing

Brainstorm

Exploration Game: Brainstorming

The exploration games I've played have many unique and interesting qualities that separate them from other video games.

Successful attributes:

• Experience
• Unique gating mechanisms
• Puzzles
• Jumpscares

Inspiration:

• Use of historic timelines
• High rises
• Wildlife
• Technology
• Going beyond reality/ Sci-fi

There were some instances in the game that made little to no since at all. Some things that could be better would include:

• Proper objectives
• TOO many traps
• Gating keys

After brainstorming I started creating my map with a simple level layout with a few rooms and a different setting. I who would be in the hut and why. Were they kidnapped? Did they wonder into an old hut and get trapped inside? 

After receiving feedback I changed up my level size and kept the same location. There were more rooms that were needed so I crossed out all unnecessary pathways and rooms.

My next step was to map out the player's movements. Where would the player go? What happens if they go right instead of left? What if they go to the exit before finding a way out?

This is the draft with a few notes that would give me more insight to my game level as I tried to tie in my story with all the notes that I received from feedback.

Dragon Skull

The top half of a dragon's skull I did for practice in ZBrush

Practice

Custom costume for Captain Marvel

Perspective view

I wanted to draw out the level entrance to get a feel for drawing in a different perspective instead of a top-down view of the map.

[I would appreciate the critique so that I am able to improve my skills.]

Vector Map

Level Design Map

Doom -Knee-Deep in the Dead-  Nuclear Plant

If you would like to play and use this map here's a link to the game down below:

Link:

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/470460

Level design

Doom takes place on Phobos, one of Mar's moons. The players play as Doomguy who must fight his way through undead and demons to escape. The level design for Doom forces the player to search for items by blocking pathways with doors that require key cards. Different levels also feature elevators and secrete door ways for that the player must find on their own by exploring.

There was an elevator that lead to a shotgun

I found a mini-gun 😈

The different buildings the player must go through

Draft

A draft of my level map for Doom

I wanted to take the time and draft out the level as I played through the game. I've noticed the use of elevators adds on to the secrets and hidden passage ways within the game.