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TURTLE ROCK.

A study in volumes, light and lines forms this turtle-like rock. Inspired by the temples of various Zelda games, I decided to design my own. The temple is part of a coastal cliff landscape and has a water theme. To complete it you have to activate different plates that you come across while exploring to gain entrance to the final room.

Individual Project - 10 Weeks

  • Genre: Adventure

  • Engine: Unreal Engine 4

  • Assets:

    • Adv. Locomotion System

  • Inspiration: Zelda

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Overview

SIDE 2

MID WAY

AXIS

SIDE 1

OVERVIEW.

The temple is designed around a central axis that goes from the start to the end. I did this to get a clear sightline that provided an opportunity to foreshadow what is yet to come, as well as establishing a goal for the player.

Also, the level is divided into two sides each with their own focus. One exploring interior spaces and one exploring the exterior. This was made to create an interesting dynamic between the two as well as to give the player a clear pause when reaching the mid way point.

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Main Concepts

  • Central axis

  • Distinct sides

  • Mid way point

Fästpunkt 2

INTERIOR SPACES.

First part of the temple focuses on interior space and consists of a series of rooms forming a varied sequence. I used simple box geometry for the rough blockout and then moved to more complex shapes to get the organic feel of the rock. Natural light and character moveset also helped in forming the overall experience.

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Design Principles

  • Varied sequence

  • Organic feel
  • Natural light
  • Moveset
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EXTERIOR SPACES.

The second and final part of the temple is about climbing and I tried to create a sense of height with narrow ledges and steep drops. The main path spirals its way upward the cliff but at some points narrow tunnels also cuts through it. Along the way movable objects forms puzzles but also help to guide the observant player in the right direction.

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Design Principles

  • Spiraling climb

  • Sense of height

  • Puzzles

  • Guiding objects

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MECHANIC INFLUENCED DESIGN.

My design have  been influenced by the movement mechanics of the player character and the ability to sprint, jump and climb have all contributed to shape it. Also their metrics helped me form spaces that feels "right" and have certain flow. The crouch ability allowed me to create narrow openings and tunnels and thus strenghtened the sense of a natural environment and the ability to lift objects gave me the possibility to create puzzles and traversal situations.

Mechanics

  • Sprint

  • Climb

  • Jump

  • Crouch

  • Lift objects

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