Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon
Released on Console and Steam
Earth Defense Force is a third-person action shooter featuring single-player and co-op modes. While enormous waves of giant insects continue to challenge the player with more devastating waves, the player is challenged to select new weapons while creating a strategy to defeat the enemy.
The greatest challenge we faced was many destructible buildings and objects. To manage the drawing load, I suggested changes in elevation, allowing sections of the open city map to have portals, hiding, and showing content when needed. Rivers, parks, avenues, and highways were all used to help in this effort. These features also helped organize the space and guide the player through the scenario, creating outdoor rooms and visual monuments for orientation. My responsibilities included
- Primary scenario and level design on two levels
- Gray level construction in 3D Studio and the engine
- Setup of all level content from art and game programming in engine
- Scripting of level and mission events
- Final encounter design and construction, and revision.
- Cinematic building including VO and audio placement
- Testing
