Game Designer | Narrative Designer
LEVEL DESIGN: SANDSTRIDER
Lyra Dune Inspired 4 v 4 FPS
Project Status: Completed
Project Type: Student project
Project Duration 2 Weeks
Project Year: 2022
Software Used: Unreal Engine 5
Languages C++
Primary Role(s): Level Design
About Project
This assignment tasked students with taking a popular piece of media creating an LDD based on the chosen topic and following up with a concept in Lyra. Students were restrained when they found out after Greybox that the licensing was lost. We were then given generic low-poly assets for our genre and tasked with salvaging the project as a "Generic / imitation" of the original IP for shipping.
SCREENSHOTS
Concept
Greybox
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Environment
The design objective is to capture the essence of a mystical, otherworldly realm that is both ancient and futuristic. The vision draws inspiration from a blend of sci-fi and ancient architecture, focusing on creating a sense of grandeur and wonder. The form language would be characterized by sleek and intricate shapes, evocative of modern technology's precision and the complexity of ancient ruins.
02
Atmosphere / Design Process
I always begin concepting a level by building a mood board with 3 central pillars or themes that I would like to explore in my design process. After this, I began looking for assists within the editor that would support the aesthetic and built a personal library of what I could and couldn't use.
03
Designing a compelling Level
The challenge lied in achieving a cohesive visual language that seamlessly integrates these seemingly disparate elements into a unified whole. Drawing on architectural motifs from Mayan or Egyptian cultures would provide a solid foundation for this design endeavour, and the use of materials such as polished metal, glass, and stone would add a touch of luxury and sophistication to the overall aesthetic.
Mockup
First Iteration
