Airlock - Top-down Tactical shooter

As part of my video game design course, my team and I had six weeks to develop a game based on the theme of "Choice" The result was a top-down tactical shooter where you play as a space soldier. Your mission: accomplish objectives using various tools at your disposal while eliminating threats across the galaxy.

Engine: Unity 5

Project trailer

My Contribution

As the Technical Lead on the project, I oversaw all scripting and implementation.

• Combat System

  • Weapon Subsystem: Using Unity's Scriptable Objects, I created an abstract and modular weapon system, making it quick and easy to add or modify weapons.

  • Fog-of-War Mechanic: Limited the player’s vision to a cone in front of their character. Objects and characters outside this field of view were invisible to the player.

  • Scanner Mechanic: When the player uses the scanner, the positions of all characters nearby are revealed.

  • Health Subsystem: In addition to a health bar, the player has a shield bar that recharges a few moments after taking damage.

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• Enemy AI

  • Patrol (LMG): Roams the map searching for the player, engaging in long-range combat when the player enters their field of view.

  • Rusher (Shotgun): Roams the map searching for the player. Once the player is spotted, the enemy moves in for close-range attacks.

  • Fixed (LMG): Stationary enemies that engage the player from long range.

• Movement System

• Quest System

  • Elimination: The player must eliminate all enemies to win. When 30% of the enemies remain, they actively hunt the player.

  • Escort: The player must locate a hostage and escort them back to the starting point without either being eliminated.

  • Diffuse: The player must find and disarm a bomb on the map before time runs out.