Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Immaculate level design in open-world games is crucial for a ...

Bloodborne's level design stands out due to its detail and verticality, creating a visually striking and immersive experience. Elden Ring's level design, while different in structure, also impresses ...

Good level design guides players through space, challenges, and discovery while maintaining a clear sense of progression. Pixel art games can use these principles to create memorable and engaging ...

There are six principal locations in Hitman (2016): Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado, and Hokkaido. Each level follows an open world, sandbox format, with multiple ways to kill the target ...

Rachael (she/her) has been in love with all things video games for more years than she cares to remember. Her previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and also the head of culture ...

Great mobile game design is a little like a great film soundtrack – if it’s done well, you shouldn’t notice it. Unfortunately, this also makes it all too easy to overlook the amazing detail that goes ...

A level designer laid off from Highguard developer Wildlight believes the free-to-play shooter's difficulties stem from having "leaned too far into the competitive scene". Acknowledging that the ...