Game Tutorial
The first level that the player plays of this game is the game tutorial. This is also the setup for the games narrative and plot. I have done this because it is a good way of introducing the game to the player; they get to learn the game controls and the basic game flow.
Stage 1: Starting Island
The starting island is where the player spawns in. At first, they are prompted to press the basic key inputs to move around in-game. Once the player has completed this, some walls will move up and stay floating, in the direction towards the next island. The player is then told the basics of how to wall run, and how to jump between walls.
Input Tutorial Showcase
Wall Running Tutorial Showcase
Stage 2: Weapon Island
The named "weapon island" is where the player first picks up a pistol, and is told by the tutorial to shoot a non-hostile NPC. This introduces the player to the weapon mechanics implemented within the game, and also sets up the narrative for the remainder of the game.
Weapon Island Tutorial Showcase
Stage 3: Enemy Island
The enemy island appears once the player kills the non-hostile NPC. This gives the player the challenge of defeating three hostile enemies, giving them an introduction to what the enemies they'll be fighting throughout the game are like. This is configured to be an easy challenge, so that the player does not get a sense of defeat this early on in a game. Upon defeating the enemies, the player is then told to interact with a giant computer, which is highlighted with a red outline. Upon interacting, a portal opens up and the player is told to jump through it.