THE MAGNEATOS
Single-player, puzzle, platforming game that challenges both sides of the player's brain.
The player controls two characters at the same time, one with each stick of the gamepad. Each character can move independently but cannot jump or get over obstacles without the assistance of the other. Each character has a “positive” and “negative” side. When two magnetic forces of the same energy meet, the objects repel one another.
Platform: PC and Console
Engine: Unity
Level Design:
Level progression follows the two robot characters trying to escape an office. Each level is a self-contained “room” where the player needs to solve puzzles at their own pace to advance in the game.
The player has unlimited opportunities to complete each level and cannot backtrack to previous rooms.
Tutorial and Level 1. The office
Level diagram
Walkthrough
1. Tutorial: the game teaches the player the mechanics quickly, without relying on any on-screen text or audio recordings.
2. The player can interact with the environment by attracting or repelling blue and red objects.
3. The player needs to solve the puzzle by moving the boxes so the magnet on the right can go through.
4. The player needs to drive the magnet all the way on the platform.
5. The player needs to dodge the obstacles.
6. The player needs to dodge the batteries to avoid getting electrocuted.
7. Both magnets need to get on the platforms to activate them so they can escape through the window.
Collectables; in order to get a better score at the end of each level, the player needs to collect these batteries strategically located along the levels.
Alternative Level 1
Demo Reel:
My role:
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Game designer.
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UX designer.
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Level designer.