Gabriel Fuentes

I kicked off a new video series exploring how Naughty Dog uses level design in exploration and combat. ✏️

In Episode 1 of Inside Naughty Dog’s Level Design, I break down the Hillcrest encounter from The Last of Us Part II—cover, verticality, player guidance, and more.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/4dm_ayZGVqA

14.05.2025 16:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

In this video, you'll learn:

✅ Set up ALS for quick testing
✅ Grid snapping for clean layouts
✅ Block out environments with basic shapes
✅ Test metrics with grid materials
✅ Iteration before adding details is key

What's your biggest challenge in level design? Let me know! 👇✏️

#LevelDesign #UE5

09.02.2025 02:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Level design in Unreal Engine can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In just 5 minutes, I’ll show you how to go from zero to blockout with quick, easy steps—no experience needed.

Check it out! ✏️

🎥 Full Video: youtu.be/x-xY3MXHayg?...

#LevelDesign #GameDev #UE5 #Blockout #UnrealEngine

09.02.2025 02:27 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

Maybe I should start posting more here…

Hey everyone! I’ll be heading to #GDC2025 ! I’m more than excited to check out all the events and hangouts around.

If anybody knows about any design/level design meetups or just wants to meet up over there, let’s connect! 🤝🏻

#GameDev #LevelDesign #GDC

04.02.2025 15:45 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0