LEVEL DESIGNER
Hello! I'm Yanfei. Welcome to my portfolio. You will discover a curated selection of my game design projects.
Ubisoft Toronto NEXT 2025
Finalist
mirror palace
A psychological horror level built in UE5 with Ubisoft Toronto assets, blends 2D planning and 3D execution. It introduces Blueprint-driven mechanics including color-coded mirrors (attack, puzzles, narrative) and dynamic maze transformations. Designed for Ubisoft Toronto Next, this project secured a Top 10 spot by merging innovative gameplay with haunting identity duality themes.
Innovative Mechanics
Mirror Palace repurposes Ubisoft assets and UE5 Blueprints to innovate: Red Mirrors weaponize reflections, Green/Pink blend exploration/narrative, and Purple Mirrors reshape mazes dynamically, earning a Top 10 spot in Ubisoft Toronto NEXT through adaptive design.
Green Mirror
Shatter to reveal hidden paths or create distractions
Purple Mirror
Rotate to alter building structures and unlock new routes
Red Mirror
Attack enemies by targeting their reflections to deal real damage
Pink Mirror
Trigger playback of the protagonist’s past crimes
xian
Roguelite Card Game
Xian is a Chinese Xianxia-themed roguelite deckbuilder where players cultivate power through strategic card battles. As Lead Artist, I established the game's distinctive aesthetic, creating scenes and icons while developing modular assets that improved production efficiency. The develop team attended the 2025 Level Up Expo.
Mayhem's Extreme Comedy Extravaganza
Zombie Zipline Chaos: A Dark Comedy FPS in Far Cry 5 Arcade Editor
About the Level
This solo-built FPS level blends slapstick humor and horror, set in Zombie Haven Summer Camp. Designed entirely in Far Cry 5’s Arcade Editor, it features zipline traversal, explosive jet-ski battles, and dynamic enemy balancing—all crafted from initial bubble diagrams to final implementation. Playtest-driven tweaks ensure frantic, laughter-laced survival against undead hordes.
GAME NARRATIVE ANALYSIS
I earned the Platinum and Poster Award at the 2024 GDC Game Narrative Summit, followed by a Gold Award in 2025. These accolades highlight my expertise in dissecting narrative structures, analyzing player engagement dynamics, and integrating storytelling with gameplay mechanics.
