A Study on Game and Level Design for Instant World-Switching in Parallel Worlds

Abstract

This study, based on an early-stage prototype, proposes a game design where players can instantaneously switch between parallel worlds while sharing object coordinates and rules. By leveraging the instant changes in object attributes (e.g., material, functionality) and environmental characteristics (e.g., gravity, temperature), the game creates puzzle mechanics. The research aims to explore how environmental changes and affordance principles can be utilized in level design to effectively guide player behavior.