Bioshock 4

Level Design & World-Building Contributions – First Three Zones

• Scripted Vignettes & World Events

  • Contributed to the development of the first three major zones in the game.

  • Designed and scripted combat encounters, side quests, and Living World events to make the world feel dynamic and alive.

  • Utilized tools and techniques such as:

    • Staging sequences

    • Scripted and systemic combat

    • Dynamic voice-over integration

    • Environmental staging for immersion

• Level Design

  • Designed and developed engaging, innovative levels aligned with the game’s vision, mechanics, and systems design.

  • Focused on creating unique challenges and memorable gameplay experiences.

  • Built prototypes in Unreal Engine 5, emphasizing layout, mechanics, and visual storytelling.

• Playtesting & Iteration

  • Conducted extensive playtests to evaluate gameplay flow, challenge balance, and player engagement.

  • Iterated on designs based on player and team feedback to continually refine the experience.

• Balancing & Progression

  • Tuned enemy placement, resource distribution, and environmental hazards to ensure smooth yet challenging progression.

  • Designed encounters to support a broad range of player skill levels.

• Narrative Integration

  • Supported world-building by integrating story elements and thematic content into levels.

  • Ensured narrative moments and gameplay reinforced each other.

• Collaboration

  • Worked closely with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure seamless integration of levels into broader systems.

  • Contributed to cross-discipline problem-solving to maintain a cohesive player experience.

• Documentation

  • Created and maintained detailed design documentation, level maps, and iteration logs.

  • Provided clarity and consistency across the team throughout development.

  Note: This title is in active development, and I plan to update it with specific examples of my contributions as soon as possible.