Internship Blog

Day 1 – Finalizing Blockouts & Prioritizing Ideas We kicked off Week 2 by revisiting our paper level blockouts. We made several refinements to improve gameplay pacing and increase the overall playtime. Afterward, we reviewed all previously brainstormed ideas and carefully filtered them down to what could realistically be completed within our tight timeline. This helped align the team on priorities as we entered the production phase. Day 2 – Blockout Begins: The Bridge Section Today, I got back on my PC after a week and jumped into Unreal to start the actual 3D blockout. I focused on a key part of the level called the bridge . I worked on its basic structure and layout, making sure the scale and spatial flow supported our gameplay mechanics—especially co-op traversal and ragdoll-based interaction. It felt great to finally begin translating paper ideas into playable spaces. Day 3 – Level Progress & Gameplay Blueprinting I made solid progress by completing two more zones and ...

Day 1 – Brainstorming & Planning We kicked off the internship with a collaborative brainstorming session. Everyone contributed their ideas, and we had open discussions about the kind of experience we wanted to create. By the end of the day, we outlined a rough project schedule with key milestones and deadlines. This planning phase helped establish a shared vision and set expectations for the coming weeks.  Day 2 – Ideation & Art Direction Building on the first day, we refined our core concept and made great progress with ideation. The team aligned well on the vision, which made discussions much smoother. We explored the project’s art direction, discussing visual style, mood, and possible color palettes. These conversations laid the groundwork for a cohesive aesthetic moving forward.  Day 3 – Gameplay Obstacles & Map Layout Our focus shifted toward gameplay design, specifically the types of obstacles we could include. We brainstormed different interactive eleme...