RETURN OF THE DEAD

Black Ops 3 Custom Zombies Map

Personal Project

September 2023 - December 2023

"Return of the Dead" is a map that aims to capture the original atmosphere of the Call of Duty Zombies game mode.

First Floor Sketch

Second Floor Sketch

When creating the initial sketches, I made sure to keep these important aspects in mind.​

- How will Paths be Balanced
- Level Flow and Progression
- Player Sightlines
- Chokepoints​

It was important players did not become too strong too quickly.

This was handled with the player points mechanic alongside doors.

Doors and weapons are purchased with points earned from enemies killed and barriers repaired.

Figure A.

Figure B.

Figure C.

I wanted an atmosphere that supported a thick fog. Using thick trees and foliage, I managed to give the impression of a large surrounding forest (Figure A).​

For the environmental design of the rooms, I went with a military theme. This building was once a nursing home but was repurposed as a military outpost in World War II.​

My goal was to make the level feel like it once was an inhabited location (Figure C).

Figure D.

This doorway was intended to give the player access to looping around the second floor once the power was restored. (Figure D.)

​Luckily, removing it did not affect the player experience and instead benefitted progression by restricting navigation.

POST MORTEM
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This project has helped me improve my development process and appreciation for intricate details. I've gained experience becoming accustomed to a new engine in a short time. ​

This was a great level to develop and I'm aiming to create even greater ones in the future.