Level Designer Interview Questions and Answers

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, Ho...read more

Design a game based on paper and scissors.

• Create a game where players have to cut out paper shapes using scissors within a time limit.

• Design a game where players have to cut through paper obstacles using scissors to reach the end goal.

• Create a game where players have to fold paper into different shapes using only scissors.

• Design a game where players have to cut out specific shapes from paper using scissors.

• Create a game where players have to cut out paper dolls using scissors...read more