Curyeux

INTRODUCTION

ROLE (student)

Level Design - Quest Design - For level 3.2

Collaborate with Level Artist Jennyfer Bouchard

Campus ADN, Montréal (2025)

DESCRIPTION

GENRE : Platformer - Adventure

Steam : Curyeux

CONSTRAINT

Create a platform game with 69 students in 15 weeks.

Create and separate level 3 for 3 students.

MAP 2D

LEVEL 3.2 - DESCENT INTO HELL

DEPARTURE INTENTIONS :

Level 3 is divided into three sections. The second section (3.2) is a very rapid descent that symbolizes the character's emotional decline.
The Mirage ingredient does not appear in this section. The Watchers are very present, creating a constant oppression on the character.
The objective is a large building visible before entering the section.
The Watchers constantly criticize the character upon entering the section.
A collectible is placed halfway through the section.
The character reaches the building and the Watchers remain silent.
After the building, progression is more difficult (the puzzles are more difficult).

Height variation

LEVEL 3.2 - NEW VERSION OF THE MAP 2D

ITERATION :

Line of sight reduced for better performance.
Level 3 is too large, gameplay time reduced per section/Level Designer.
A giant statue will be the Landmark, and Section 2 (3.2) will revolve around it.
The Watchers are too visually aggressive, so their number is reduced to what is necessary.

Height variation

SUMMARY

Long Fall

Puzzle Teach and Practice

Long Traversal

Collectible

Traversal Miror

Puzzle Master

Comments on his paintings

Last Puzzle

EXPLANATION OF AREAS

LONG FALL

Map

Gameplay : Strong verticality to create a contrast with the previous section. A Watcher is placed here to remind us of the danger they represent.
Narrative : Sudden emotional decline. The Watcher begin to criticize the character.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

PUZZLE TEATCH / PRACTICE

Map

Gameplay : Teach and Practice for an upcoming challenge. The Watcher encourages to use only one eye, the platform cannot be stopped.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

LONG TRAVERSAL

Map

Gameplay : The player is encouraged to observe in order to progress.
Timelapse : Slight modification to make the area attractive.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

Map

COLLECTIBLE

Gameplay : The player is encouraged to observe and look for a secondary path.
Timelapes : The collectible is moved to a more hidden area.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

TRAVERSAL MIROR

Map

Gameplay : The player must understand the mirror effect of the Platforms to jump at the right time.
Narrative : The Watcher continue to criticize the character.
Timelapse : Platforming is modified to create variation in gameplay.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

PUZZLE MASTER

Map

Gameplay : A difficult challenge that brings together different elements seen previously.
Timelapse : The puzzle is modified to make it more difficult.

Timelapse

Walkthrough

COMMENTS ON HIS PAINTINGS

Map

Gameplay : Observation
Narrative : The Watcher fall silent. She regains hope as she contemplates her works.
Timelapse : The area is modified to be more stable and comfortable to navigate.