What are the design principles behind levels of different games. Name a few games and outline about them.

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Design principles behind levels of different games and examples.

Levels should be challenging but not frustrating (e.g. Dark Souls, Super Mario Bros.)
Levels should have a clear objective and goal (e.g. Portal, Uncharted)
Levels should be visually appealing and immersive (e.g. The Last of Us, Bioshock)
Levels should have a sense of progression and reward (e.g. Diablo, World of Warcraft)
Levels should be designed with the player's abilities and limitations in mind (e.g. Celeste, Hollow Knight)