{"product_id":"video-game-level-design-by-michael-salmond-9781350015722","title":"Video Game Level Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe increasingly complex role of the Level Designer requires technical and creative skill as it brings together architecture, art, player psychology, interaction design, usability, and experience design. \u003cem\u003eVideo Game Level Design\u003c\/em\u003e explores in detail the principles designers employ when planning levels and building engaging spaces for the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as practical approaches to level design, the book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the processes and charts a path towards thinking like a Level Designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, you will be guided through the fundamentals of level design: each chapter builds on the types of research, ideation, best practices, and methodologies Level Designers employ when creating prototypes and shipped games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA series of interviews with designers and case studies from game studios examine the application of industry-wide expertise used to create triple-A and indie game titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this book, you will have gained valuable insight into the role of a Level Designer and be able to devise, plan, and build your own engaging and entertaining game levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817199325420,"sku":"9781350015722","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18069503482668.jpg?v=1757885778","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/video-game-level-design-by-michael-salmond-9781350015722","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}