Temple Of The Dragon Brothers

Below is Environment I have created as part of my final university project. As part of a research project, I explored how 3D environments and visual cues impact player engagement and usability. The project features a stunning Japanese garden with a narrative of two dragon brothers passing on to the afterlife.

Environment

My latest creation features a small stylized landscape designed as a Japanese garden, complete with three temples. Using asset packs from the Unreal Engine Marketplace, as well as original assets created with Maya and Substance Painter, we've created an aesthetic and ambient environment that uses visual cues as navigation methods for the player to complete the level. Let us help bring your project to life with our expert design skills.

Main Temple

The main temple, which is the landmark in the environment, is scaled larger than the other components in the level and features a sword stand that is the main aspect of the mechanics and narrative in this environment. The temple is framed using original assets made in Maya, such as the archways, and features ambient lighting. The use of color (red and blue) is the main visual in this environment, as well as lighting to highlight the sword stand in which two swords must be for the level to be complete.

1St Temple

The environment features a second temple, which is known as the blue temple, and is located in a serene environment that holds the blue sword. The blue temple is surrounded by an abundance of blue flowers and dense foliage, which creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The environment is further enhanced by the presence of a calming waterfall and a soothing blue color scheme, which adds to the overall tranquility of the space.

2nd Temple

One of the standout features of my environment is the second temple, the fire temple. This temple is located at a higher point in the level, which forces the player to tackle a mountain side and figure out how to climb it. Once they reach the top, they greeted with an extravagant temple featuring fire particles and a bright red building structure. The temple is also home to the red sword, which the player must obtain by making an offering to the red dragon brother. The linear pathway leading up to the temple is covered with bamboo forests and red glowing flowers, providing a beautiful and immersive experience for the player.