Level Design: The Eclipse Hotel

Project Overview: In my Level Design class, I created "The Eclipse Hotel," a detective game level with three distinct paths—some mandatory, others optional. Players gather clues to solve a murder mystery, encouraging exploration and engagement.

Design Highlights:

• Multiple Pathways: Three unique paths offer diverse experiences and replayability.

• Points of Interest (POIs): Strategically placed clues and environmental storytelling elements to guide and intrigue players.

• Visual Cues: Distinct lighting and textures direct players to key areas and objectives.

Technical Implementation:

• Analytics and Heatmaps: Tracked player movements and interactions to refine the level design.

• Objective Tracking: Logged player progress and clue collection for detailed analysis.

• Iterative Feedback: Adjusted visual cues, clue placement, and path difficulty based on playtesting data.

Key Achievements:

• Balanced player choice and narrative flow.

• Enhanced engagement through strategic POIs and visual cues.

• Improved level design based on player feedback and data analytics.