Battle for the Resonator is a single-player level for
Gears of War. Set shortly before the events of
Gears of War 1, the player takes on the role of Augustus Cole, a member of Alpha Squad. Locust took over the warehouse where COG stores the Sonic Resonator. Gus joins his partner, Damon Baird, to retake the warehouse and secure the Resonator.
Production time: 8 weeks
Level Trailer
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Design Goals
- Create a large number of distinct encounters within a small level
- Shift the direction of combat by sending enemies to attack the player from different directions
- Use cinematics to alter the playable space by removing objects and opening new areas
Scripting Sample