Desarrollo y validación de niveles, narrativa y assets visuales para mejorar la coherencia ludo-narrativa en un videojuego 3D

Abstract

Narrative, level design, and concept art constitute fundamental pillars for shaping the story, spatial layout, and interaction in video games. This study addresses these components from the conceptualization and documentation perspective for the video game “Ashes of Faith,” with the goal of laying the foundations for an experience that strengthens ludo-narrative coherence and visual clarity in a 3D environment. To achieve this, a proposal was developed focused on story planning, character creation, dialogue design, and the construction of two interconnected zones, strictly limited to the scope of technical and conceptual design. The project is based on the Scrum agile methodology, organized into sprints and a Product Backlog divided into five phases: (i) analysis and planning, (ii) narrative design, (iii) visual and UI design, (iv) level design, and (v) integration and conceptual refinement. Additionally, tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, and Kit Scenarist were also used. As a result, a comprehensive design document was produced, featuring a coherent narrative and a level design characterized by clear and easy-to-follow pathways. The theoretical effectiveness of the design was validated through user testing based on the Likert scale, which measured users’ perceptions of their understanding of the environment, the flow of the game, and their correct interpretation of the story.