This was a solo two week skills development project. My primary focus at the time was working with cameras and learning how to toggle between different viewpoints.
I experimented with sockets, physics and camera effects which was a test to see how much I could achieve in two weeks.
The camera transition screens were inspired by the games 'Resident Evil/Biohazard' and 'Devil May Cry'.
Overview
Problems and Solutions
The Player Character
I spent time learning Unreal Engine 4's physics system and using sockets and seeing how they could be applied to the character.
I gave the robot a magnet hand which would allow them to pick up certain objects.
I made a very simple puzzle in which the player would pick up a block and place it on a pressure plate, this would open a door to finish the level.
Enemies
I created a lose condition whereby the player could fall if they missed a jump and I also incorporated turrets that would fire projectiles which could knock the player off the edge.
Story and Level Structure
I made the level fairly simplistic as I wanted to focus on the camera cuts and techniques to follow the player.
I implemented force fields to stop the player from advancing. These could be deactivated by acquiring keys within the level.
I experimented changing camera views at different heights and this led to the creation of jump pads. Once the player reached the next elevation the camera's view would shift.
Gallery
Images
Robot's Title Page.
Robot's Controls Page.
The start of the level.
Jumping to avoid the turret fire.
The digital sign Robot.
Final corridor in the factory.
Using the magnet to manoeuvre the box.
Escaped the factory.
Gifs
Videos
Mechanics Overview Trailer
Full Playthrough
Synopsis/Demo
The story features a defective robot trying to escape a factory by using their magnetic arm.