Explore a mysterious island in VR, uncovering ancient powers to escape a looming tidal wave and save your soul.
| Type : | Professional Game | Genre: | Narrative – Escape Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| My role: | Game & Level Designer | Team size: | 10~ |
| Game Engine: | Unreal Engine 4 | Link: | Official Website |
| Worked on it for: | 9 months | Release date: | 2021 |
| Platform: | LBVR (Location-Based VR) | Company: | Backlight |
Context & Description:
Ascenders is a Location-Based VR experience that blends contemplative narration with traditional cooperative escape games. I worked on the project during pre-production and into early production.
My tasks:
- Designed gameplay mechanics in alignment with the director’s vision and narrative structure
- Designed levels, from 2D schematics to 3D block-outs in Unreal Engine 4.
- Prototyped mechanics using Unreal’s Blueprint system
- Wrote and maintained the Game Design Document (GDD)
- Reviewed and suggested revisions to the scenario from a game design perspective
Retrospective Highlights:
- Gained valuable experience with LBVR and artistically driven projects
- Strengthening my skills in Unreal Engine and Blender
- Learned how to align game design with a strong narrative vision