World/Level Designer

Blade of Power is a third-person action game prototype focused on melee combat, progression, and environmental traversal. The project explored how combat systems, enemy encounters, and level layout can work together to support player mastery and pacing.

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I worked on Blade of Power as part of a small team project, where my main focus was level design and gameplay implementation. My work began with defining the spatial structure of the levels, creating blockouts that supported combat readability, player movement, and encounter flow. I iterated on layouts to balance open combat spaces with more controlled traversal moments, ensuring clear sightlines and room for player decision-making during fights.

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Alongside level design, I contributed to gameplay implementation by integrating combat-related mechanics and placing enemies and interactive elements to support progression and challenge. I collaborated closely with other designers to align level layouts with combat beats, enemy behaviors, and player abilities, iterating based on playtesting and feedback.

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One of the main challenges of the project was designing engaging combat spaces within the constraints of an evolving combat system. As mechanics and abilities changed, level layouts needed to remain flexible and readable while still supporting difficulty progression and pacing. Iteration and close coordination with the rest of the team was key in to overcoming this obstacle.