Often overlooked, this profession is what transforms a famous IP into a high-performance "gaming machine", capable of captivating a massive audience over the long term.
A game map faithfully recreating the comic book's locations and visual style
Beyond "branded games": a deep action-RPG experience
On a platform like Roblox, the genre defines the player's commitment. For The Legendaries, our game designer didn't just create a promotional space; they built a fully-fledged action-RPG.
By focusing on deep combat mechanics, character leveling, and world exploration, we moved beyond the typical "branded experience" to offer a real game. The result of this high-quality approach is reflected in our most important qualitative KPI: a 93% favorite rate. This rating proves that players don't just visit, they love and validate the game's depth.
The game features five hero archetypes, called classes, each offering a distinct gameplay experience. For example, the Mage focuses on ranged magical attacks, while the Warrior excels in close combat.
The game designer: architect of the experience
Being a game designer on a project of this scale means carrying the responsibility for the "gameplay loop." Their role is to ensure that every interaction within the world of Alysia feels rewarding.
Mechanics design: How do we translate the epic battles of the comic book into action-RPG mechanics? The game designer defines the rules, powers, and progression systems to ensure they are both addictive and balanced.
Logical structure: Beyond the initial idea, the game designer provides the rigor. They ensure the game maintains internal consistency, where every player action has a clear and logical impact.
Several iconic locations from the series faithfully represented in the game.
The GDD: a bridge between professional departments
The game designer's work takes shape through the GDD (Game Design Document). This is the project's technical bible, aligning the entire studio. While the game designer maps out the journey, the final success is a collective performance:
For developers: The GDD provides the logical and mathematical rules. It is the foundation that allows them to code robust and fluid systems.
For game artists: The game designer defines the functional requirements. Artists can then sublimate the universe of The Legendaries while respecting gameplay and readability constraints.
For QA testers: These guardians of quality rely on these documents to track bugs and ensure the player experience matches the 93% approval rating we strive to maintain.
"One million visits is the validation of a synergy: the Game Designer creates the blueprint, and our teams of artists, developers, and testers build the adventure"
Agility at the heart of UGC
In the Roblox ecosystem, the ability to iterate is vital. The game designer analyzes player behavior in real-time to fine-tune mechanics. This reactivity, shared by all departments at RIVRS, is what transforms a successful launch into a lasting hit.
The million visits and the overwhelming positive feedback on The Legendaries prove that solid game design, supported by high-level technical and artistic teams, is the indispensable engine of modern UGC. At RIVRS, we continue to prove that structure and methodology are the best allies of gaming creativity.
