Level 4 is now complete, and this week felt like a turning point for the entire project. What started as individual pieces is now beginning to feel like a fully connected experience, and seeing everything come together has been one of the most rewarding parts of the process so far.
✍️ Narrative & Introduction Updates
One of the biggest changes I focused on was rewriting the introduction. My goal was to move the experience further into a narrative-driven direction rather than presenting it as a simple sequence of questions.
Instead of just guiding the player through decisions, I wanted it to feel like they were stepping into a story—being placed in the role of judgment alongside Virgil. While I’m happy with the direction this is going, I still think this is something I’ll revisit again later to refine the flow and tone.
🧩 Expanding the Cases
Another major improvement came from expanding the individual cases within the level.
Earlier versions were more straightforward, but now each soul has more context, personality, and justification behind their actions. The defenses in particular helped add depth, making the player pause and consider why a soul belongs in a certain circle rather than just selecting an obvious answer.
This shift made the experience feel less like a quiz and more like a moral evaluation, which better supports the learning goals of the project.
🤝 Team Collaboration & Game Integration
Outside of my own level, a lot of progress has been made across the full project.
One of the biggest milestones was merging everyone’s levels together into a single, cohesive game. Seeing all of the levels connected for the first time was honestly one of the coolest moments so far—it transformed the project from separate assignments into something that feels like a complete experience.
I also contributed to reworking the scoring system so it functions consistently across all levels. In addition, I collaborated with teammates to expand their scenarios, helping strengthen story elements and improve how choices are presented to the player.
🛠️ Testing & Debugging
As the project came together, I spent time testing the game and looking for bugs in the code.
At this stage, making sure everything flows smoothly between levels has become just as important as the design itself. Catching small issues now helps ensure a more polished final experience.
🚀 Current State of the Project
Overall, the project is in a really strong place right now.
There is still some polishing left to do, but seeing everything gradually come together into a unified experience has been incredibly rewarding. It’s been especially exciting to watch the transition from isolated level design into a fully playable game.
I’m looking forward to refining the details and continuing to improve the experience as we move toward the final version.
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