Individual Project, Original Game Design, Art, Level Design, Sound Design, Story Writing.
Software Used: Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Substance Painter, Substance 3D Sampler, Photoshop, Adobe Audition.
This Capstone Project is the final game I created as part of my Video Game Art & Design Diploma. For my project, I chose to create an interactive VR experience in the form of a detective game. You play as a detective investigating the homicide of Avery Lin, a freelance graphic designer. However, the only catch is that you must solve the crime using only the clues in the apartment.
Apartment Level created in Unreal Engine 5. All 3D models were created in Maya, and all textures were created in Substance Painter. The floor body decal was created in Photoshop.
Project Proposal
For this project, I was required to submit a project proposal, which outlined my vision for the project along with my inspirations and an estimated project timeline. This proposal included:
- a general description of the project
- examples of project inspirations
- essential components for an MVP
- rough concept art, an estimated project timeline
- and a "wish list" of features that could be implemented should I find extra time before the submission.
The following video clip shows the project proposal submitted before development.
Disclaimer: This is a video of the proposal document for this project. You can view and read the entire document HERE.
Concept Art
Crime Scene Concept Art
Rough Level Design Concept Art
Refined Level Design Concept
The early concept art for the proposal (Left, Center) was drawn by hand. The refined level design map was drawn using Adobe Photoshop and the hand-drawn image as a reference.
Game Design Document
Disclaimer: This is a video of the game design document for this project. You can view and read the entire document HERE.
SCREENSHOTS
Teleport Locations
Apartment Level
Bathroom
Crime Scene
Apartment Kitchen
Apartment Dining/Kitchen
Level constructed in Unreal Engine 5. All 3D models were created in Maya, and Textures were created in Substance Painter. Floor body decal created in Photoshop.