Roles

Gameplay Programmer, Game Designer, Audio Designer, Project Lead

Combat System

• Implemented a VR melee combat system that validates sword swings by tracking controller velocity and angular rotation.
• Implemented blocking mechanic, where swords require a minimum velocity to trigger a block whereas shields do not.
• Enforced weapon handling rules, such as offhand requirements for rapiers, and dual-wielding shortswords / shortsword & shield.

Enemy AI

• Implemented enemy patrol behavior using predefined waypoints.
• Developed player detection and pursuit logic that transitions enemies from patrol to combat.
• Added loot-drop mechanics allowing enemies to drop gold upon defeat, enabling progression through shop purchases.

Interactables

• Implemented lever-based interactions to unlock previously inaccessible areas blocked by metal grates.
• Developed lootable chests that reward players with gold and consumable items.

Potions

• Implemented a potion consumption system where players lift the potion to their mouth and tilt downward for a sustained duration to consume.

Inventory System

• Built a VR belt-based inventory system using the Virtual Reality Toolkit (VRTK).
• Enabled players to sheath swords at their side or back and store potions in dedicated belt slots.

Shop System

• Implemented a shop system allowing players to purchase weapons, armor, shields, and consumables.
• Implemented equipment stat effects, including health bonuses from armor and shields and varying damage values for swords.
• Implemented basic data persistence to ensure purchased equipment remains unlocked across playthroughs.

Sound Design

• Sourced and curated all sound assets used in the game.
• Implemented in-game BGM & SFX to support combat feedback, interactions, and environmental immersion.