Genre:
Arcade / Downhill Racing
Core Focus:
Gravity-Based Movement & Replayability
Duration:
4 Weeks
Role:
Level Designer, UI Support
SoapBox Racing
Game Overview:
SoapBox Racing is a fast-paced downhill racing game where you drive carts powered only by gravity.
Race down challenging tracks, dodge obstacles, and keep your cart together as it loses parts and control along the way.
Can you make it to the finish line before your cart completely falls apart?
CORE FEATURES
Downhill Racing (Gravity-Powered)
No engines — your speed comes from slopes, curves, boosters, and momentum.
Steering, braking, and balance are key as your cart gains speed on each descent.
Air Control – steer and adjust your cart mid-air using WASD to land safely and maintain speed.
Damage & Destruction System
Carts lose wheels and body parts when they take hits or crash.
The more you lose, the harder your cart becomes to control — adapt fast to survive.
Obstacle Interaction
Dodge ramps, barriers, bumps, and other track hazards.
Every obstacle can cause chaos — crashes, flips, or unexpected shortcuts.
Cart Customization
Build and personalize your own cart using different parts.
Tyre types affect grip and handling, changing how your cart feels on the track.
No engines — just gravity, brakes, and pure downhill fun.
Result:
The game was awarded 1st place, among all the other Game Project 4 games, by an esteemed jury panel consisting of industry professionals from studios like CD Project RED, Activision and Flying Wild Hog
My Role:
I owned the entire playable level from start to finish.
My responsibilities included:
Designing the full downhill track layout
Building the level using Unreal Landscape Spline tools
Designing ramps, turns, hazards, and obstacle placement
Balancing speed, difficulty, and readability
Iterating based on car physics and playtests
Populating environments using PCG
Supporting early UI ideation in Miro
I focused on making the level feel fast, fair, and replayable rather than just visually interesting.
Level Flow & Iterative Process:
I kept the workflow simple.
Blockout → Test → Iterate→ Polish
Built the full track using basic geometry. Just splines and simple shapes.
Focused only on slopes, jump distances, turn radius, and overall flow.
Test & Iterate
Constant playtests with the programmer and system designer.
Adjusted layout based on speed, handling, and crash behavior.
Moved ramps and obstacles around to create clear risk vs reward moments.
Every section had intent. Nothing random.
Environment
Used PCG to add trees and props.
