Summary #
- Release: ongoing
- Studio: Periodic Canvas (self-employed owner)
- Platforms: Fortnite Metaverse (UEFN - Unreal Editor for Fortnite)
- Genre: Action, 3D, Fighting, Endless, First Person
- Team size: 3 People
- Project length: 3 Months
- Role: Level Designer, Game Programmer
- Engine and tools: Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), Verse programming language, Blender 3D, Figma
About #
The parkour map is designed to test players’ skills and provide a fun and rewarding experience with short easy 100 Level Parkour. Each level introduces new unique map levels and mechanics, encouraging players to improve their parkour abilities. The map intended to be XP farm for parkour lovers and a fun way to practice movement mechanics in Fortnite.
Responsibilities #
- Level Design: Created 100 unique parkour levels, each with distinct challenges and mechanics.
- Gameplay Mechanics: Implemented various parkour mechanics such as wall running, sliding, and jumping to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Game Programming: Utilized Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) to program game logic, including checkpoints, timers, and player progression using Verse programming language.
Core Loop #
- Player Spawns: Players enter the map and are greeted with a brief tutorial on parkour mechanics.
- Parkour Challenges: Players navigate through a series of parkour levels, each increasing in difficulty and complexity and unique.
- Repeat with new Challenges: Players can replay the parkour levels or try new the same one but with time limit and some additional obstacles/challenges. See more at GDD.
Gameplay #
Movement Mechanics #
Players can run, jump, slide, and wall-run to navigate through the parkour levels using the newest Fortnite movement locomotion mechanics.
Checkpoints #
Each level includes checkpoints to save player progress, allowing them to restart from the last checkpoint upon failure.
Game Mode #
- Solo: Players can complete the parkour map at their own pace.
- Time Trial: Players race against the clock to complete levels as quickly as possible.
- Multiplayer: Players can compete against friends or other players to see who can complete the parkour levels the fastest.