Step into a vibrant, chaotic 2D pixel arena where survival is your only goal. From the moment you begin, you'll face relentless, ever-growing hordes of pixelated enemies that swarm from every direction. With each passing wave, the tide of foes intensifies, forcing you to adapt your tactics, gather fleeting power-ups, and push your skills to the limit in a desperate bid to outlast the endless onslaught.
Project Info
- Role: Gameplay Programmer
- Team Members:
- Engine: Unreal Engine, C++, Blueprints
Programming
As the lead programmer for this 2D action brawler project, I implemented the core combat, AI, and character systems in Unreal Engine 5 C++, focusing on responsive controls, visual feedback, and a satisfying combat loop.
Core Character & Combat Architecture
- Created a character base class with health management, hurtboxes, and a visual hit feedback system.
- Implemented knockback and screen-freeze "hit-stop" effects for impactful attacks.
- Built a modular health component that handles damage, defeat states, and invincibility frames
Hero Controls & Abilities
- Set up modern input handling for smooth 8-directional movement
- Programmed melee sword attacks with hitbox detection
- Created bow mechanics that fire physics-based projectiles
Enemy AI
- Developed simple but effective AI that pursues the player relentlessly
- Implemented enemy states: chasing, stunned when hit, and defeated with visual effects
Animation & Visuals
- Integrated PaperZD for 2D animations with attack and hit reactions
- Set up a dedicated 2D orthographic camera system
