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Download Link: https://www.wearvr.com/apps/levitate2

Overview

Platform: PC – Oculus Rift

Genre: 3D Experience / Adventure

Game Engine: Unreal Engine 4

Mode: Single Player

Development Duration: Oct 2014 – May 2015 (8 Months)

Team Size: 7

Responsibilities

Primary Role:

 

Game Designer

 

  • Maintaining consistency in the early stages of the concept to stay true to the immersive flying experience

  • Produced presentation, game design documents, level design and flow structure to ensure a smooth production of the game

  • Designed mechanics, world elements and player controls which are fit for Oculus Rift

 

Game Description

Levitate is a flying experience game which has been designed exclusively for Oculus Rift on PC. The player embodies a sublime bird whose aim is to progress in an other-worldly globe devoid of human civilization. The player has to traverse through a supernatural environment which has lavish flora and fauna. Levitate is  an amalgamation of flying experience and a rich environment which the player witnesses through eyes of Oculus Rift which makes the game an immersive experience. 

Secondary Role:

 

Level Designer

 

  • Using large array of tools in pre-production phase to identify the right production pipeline for the level design

  • Prototyping with base / core mechanics to identify the scale of universe, speed at which the player traverses and made adjustments to the universe

  • In charge of particle system.

ART Credits Shashank Chavan

Additional Information

  • The primary focus is to deliver a unique flying experience on Oculus Rift.

  • Game pillars have been designed for the game. Any decision made in the game has to adhere with the game pillars. Following are the game pillars (in no particular order)                                    

                                         - Thrill of flying

                                         - Sense of scale

                                         - Ease of flying

                                         - Feel of accomplishment

                                         - Illusion of freedom

                                         - Feeling powerless against the world 

  • Levitate is an ‘End Of Year Project’ which was appreciated by the Jury members. Levitate receieved the highest points for the E.O.Y.P. (End Of Year Project 205) across the remaining teams.

Production Pictures

Last Update: 14/04/2016

Created by: Naman Jain

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