GAME OVERVIEW
Overall, my work on this project aimed to deliver an FPS Survival MMO that not only challenged players with intense combat and survival scenarios but also provided a rich, evolving world for exploration and social interaction. The combination of dynamic systems, and engaging progression mechanics, contributed to creating a memorable and enduring gaming experience.
Designed and documented all systems ranging from core gameplay loops, combat, progression as well as multiplayer.
In my role as a Game Designer for this groundbreaking FPS Survival MMO, I played a pivotal role in shaping and refining various aspects of the game to deliver an immersive and challenging gaming experience. Below are some key contributions I made to this ambitious project:
Role
Associate Game Designer
Skymap Games
2023
Genre
FPS, MMO, Live Service
Contributions
Combat Design, World Design, Progression Design, AI Behavior Design
MAIN FEATURES
World Design & Exploration
My focus revolved around conceptualizing, prototyping, and refining game mechanics that align with the game’s vision. This involved a deep understanding of player behavior, engagement, and progression systems, ensuring that each element contributes to a cohesive and immersive experience. Iterative design, user testing, and feedback analysis were crucial in refining these principles to create a rewarding gameplay loop.
Ability Design
I spearheaded the design and balance of character abilities, ensuring that each skill offered meaningful gameplay opportunities while maintaining harmony within the broader system. This process included:
- Designing abilities with distinct visual and mechanical identities that catered to various playstyles.
- Balancing damage outputs, cooldowns, and utility to ensure fair but exciting interactions across co-op and competitive modes.
- Incorporating player feedback and analyzing metrics to refine abilities for optimal engagement and synergy within team dynamics.
Dynamic AI and Enemy Encounters
Designed an adaptive AI system that responded to player actions and dynamically adjusted the difficulty level, creating unpredictable and intense combat scenarios.
Designed diverse enemy types with distinct behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses, challenging players to adapt their strategies in order to survive.
Weapon and Gear Customization
Implemented a robust weapon and gear customization system, offering players the flexibility to modify their arsenal based on their preferred playstyle and evolving challenges in the game.
Balanced customization options to maintain fairness and prevent overpowered combinations, ensuring a competitive and strategic multiplayer environment.
Community Engagement
Narrative Integration
Collaborated with writers to integrate a compelling narrative into the gameplay, creating a rich lore that added depth and context to the players’ survival journey.
Ensured that the narrative seamlessly blended with the gameplay, providing a cohesive and immersive experience for players.
