https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSkNru8u0Rs
Get ready to step into the world of Nobel Prize-winning research. From the depths of the cave to the heights of the lighthouse, explore the groundbreaking achievements of Nobel laureates as Gabriel García Marquez, Ada E. Yonath, Maria Ressa, Tu Youyou and many others!
Nobel Land is a pioneering project in the Sandbox metaverse. A virtual campus with free, game-based learning experiences around science, technology, literature, art and peace with integration of Nobel Prize winning researchers.
Explore groundbreaking achievements, solve quests, and enjoy a thrilling journey through Nobel Prize-winning research! Discover Nobel Land and stand on the shoulders of giants!
At Hermit Crab Game Studio, each experience was developed by a core team of 5 people. The assigned Game Designer, assigned Level Designer, assigned Content Designer, assigned Producer and an assigned Artist.
Map v1 (left) and v4 (right)
As the assigned Level Designer I was responsible for adapting game design, art and content across the level and finding practical solutions for the limited space.
Research, maps creation, ideation, testing, blocking and finalization:
First Concepts + Visual Hierarchy tests
Created challenges through level design and allocating the mechanics to the level.
Map v10 (left) and v21 (right)
Guiding players through the level design using visual hierarchy, shapes and elements.
4º Blockout