Zach Shirikjian
Game Developer, UI/UX Designer
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Status: Complete
Platform: PC
Team Size: 1 person (Solo)
Genre: 3D Platformer
Roles: Level Designer, Audio Implementer
Programs Used: Unreal Engine 4
Journey Through The Mind is a full, 3D Platformer level. Players are taken inside an abstract depiction of a character's lifespan, from birth until death. Each individual section of the level represents a specific event from the character's life. The level is split between the early and later halves of their life. Journey Through The Mind uses environmental storytelling to tell an emotional tragedy which a character experienced.
Exploration and platforming sections are used to drive the narrative forward. The exploration sections are linearly designed, while allowing
An exploration and platformer
This project was our submission for Brackeys Gam Jam #2, with the theme "Love is Blind". It was featured in the Brackeys Game Jam 2019 - BEST Games video, receiving recognition from Brackeys himself (the host of the Jam).
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Credits
Producer:
Zach Shirikjian
Designer:
Zach Shirikjian
Unique Features
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Experience an abstracted depiction of a character's lifespan!
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Immerse yourself in the fully-environmental storytelling,
no dialogue or cutscenes. -
Difficulty in level design reflects emotional state in character's life
Music:
Royalty Free
What I've Learned
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Level streaming/loading using Unreal Engine 4
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Environmental Storytelling through Level Design
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Difficulty & Balance Tuning based on Player Feedback
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Audio Implementation using Unreal Engine 4