My name's Íker, and I craft levels.
For me, gameplay is king. I design taking special care of game systems and metrics, building engaging experiences with carefully designed pacing, while also accounting for elegant solutions and opportunity cost.
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Half-Life 2 custom level - Solo Project (W.I.P.)
> Encounter design and scripted events as the main focus.
> Believable spaces that effortlessly guide the player.
> Leverage game's mechancics and systems for emergent gameplay.
Xerme
Third-Person Puzzle / Adventure (UE5) - Acariño Games
Designed and developed 3 open-world areas.
Owned all game puzzles to improve UX.
Redesigned and developed game's central hub.
Adjusted game's progression and pacing.
Created and maintained design documentation.
A Lucky Thief (...)
Thief 2 custom level - Solo Project
Stealth encounters with player agency as a priority.
Account for the challenges non-linear levels create.
Holistic experience (Gameplay + Story + Worldbuilding)
Hangover in Neverland
Isometric Puzzle / Adventure (UE5) - Team Size: 6
Developed all featured levels; from early pre-production to release, and post-launch support.
Worked closely with other departments to define and champion creative vision.
Studied and iterated over playtesting data.
Lead level design and sound design departments.
Older Projects:
These projects do not represent my current skillset, but they do show my process and progress over the years. You can find them clicking here.
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