Co-op - Level Design Test - 2021

My response for a design test that I completed for a AAA company a few years back. 

The test was not required to be playable, however I wanted to make it as playable as possible, so the version you can play is more about showcasing the exploration and layout rather than providing a gameplay experience. Unfortunately the playable version of the level is and older version of the level, but had functioning logic with the puzzle doors as well as the large factory doors at the climax of the level.

I recommend playing the level alongside the visual walkthrough in the document to get a good idea of how the thing would come together in a more polished product.

I utilized the ALSplugin pack as well as Jakub W's additional work to it as the core gameplay foundation.   

I had to design two adjoining level sections with a focus on enabling TWO PLAYER CO-OP gameplay. This would need to have a loose, one paragraph description that explains who the player character is & what their mission objective is. The two sections were to be separated into two different beats.

The first beat was focused on EXPLORATION. This section then leads into the combat area and also features multiple paths through. I also used this area to demonstrate my skills in puzzle design, interesting traversal & exploration options and building tension within the environment etc.

The second beat was about building the lead up to and an actual COMBAT space, that also facilitates cooperative gameplay.

There is a playable demo and an associated Level Design Document that showcases the work made for the test.

Controls:

WASD - Move

Mouse - Aim / Look

Interact - E

Crouch - Left Alt

Switch Movement Speed - Left Ctrl

Sprint - Left Shift

Q - Weapon / Tool Menu

Aim - Left Mouse Click

Shoot - ( When aiming) Right Mouse Click

Grapple Hook - ( When in range) Right Mouse Click.

For this level project to be possible, I used multiple asset packs both from the Unreal Marketplace and external sources. I have included the asset packs below:

- Advanced Locomotion System
- Jakub W’s ALS V4
- InfinityBladeEffects
- Particles_Wind_Control_System
- WaterMaterials
- BlockingStarterPack