ASSASSIN'S CREED MAP PROTOTYPE
Level design
Sketchup map | blackbox type mission
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Prototype map of a black box-type mission as part of the Assassin's Creed franchise.
The mission The Assassination of Gerhard von Malberg offers the player the opportunity to put an end to the persecution of the order of assassins. As tension is at its peak, the last bastion against the Mongolian army is preparing for an imminent invasion whose outcome will forever determine the fate of Europe.
MY GOALS
- Setting a stricking historical background
- Helping the player to find its way through the architecture
- Designing a multiple strategies oriented map
CONSTRAINTS
historical accuracy
a restricted playground
CHALLENGES
defining a global mission
avoiding strategic dominance
SOLUTIONS
sticking to historical facts
setting up differents approaches
DESIGN INTENTION
Based on period plans of Wiener Neustadt, we designed a city wide mission that offers the player the opportunity to end the persecution of the order of assassins while the tension is at its peak. The last bastion against the Mongolian army is preparing for an imminent invasion that will determine the fate of Europe.
This map is designed with landmarks to help the player remembering the way out when it will be time to leave the city. Also, the player can chose his approach to kill his target.
OBJECTIVE 1: Gather informationThe player knows that a informant is hiding in the cathedral but he will have to gather more information at the marketplace.
OBJECTIVE 2: Fin your way in the citadelThe citadel is heavily guarded so the player needs to figure out how to make it without engaging too many fights. Hopefully a window is open on the left side of the building.
OBJECTIVE 3: Find von Malberg's quartersThe player now has to search the first floor to make his way to Malberg's quarters. Guards are on duty.
OBJECTIVE 4: Kill von MalbergThe player knows that Malberg holes himself up to the tower. The player can either use the stairs or climb the outer walls to sneak behind Malberg's back and finally kill him.
OBJECTIVE 5: The invasionThe Mongolian army breaks through the city walls and put it to fire and the sword. The player needs to escape the city while he is being attacked by hordes of Mongolians.