Roles

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Character Controller (Movement System)

• Enables smooth traversal across varied terrain, including slopes, stairs, and small obstacles.
• Supports stepping over low objects and prevents the player from running against walls by halting movement on collision.
• Allows context-sensitive jumping to access otherwise unreachable areas, such as gaps and elevated platforms.

Combat

• Features a combat system revolving around blocking, dodging, light attacks, and heavy attacks.
• Implemented mechanics such as super armor and crowd control effects.
• Light attacks cause enemies without super armor to flinch, while heavy attacks can break super armor and apply crowd control.
• Blocking reduces incoming damage but cannot negate all attacks, and both blocking and dodging consume stamina.

Dynamic Distance Covering System (Targeting)

• Implemented a targeting system that automatically dashes the player toward enemies during attacks, inspired by God of War (2018).
• Allows quick retaliation after dodging and enables engagement as long as enemies are within a range.
• Determines the active target using camera facing direction, target proximity, and whether the enemy is positioned in front of the player.

HUD

• Displays core player stats, including health and stamina.
• Shows enemy health bars only for enemies currently targeted by the targeting system.
• Causes non-targeted enemies' health bars to fade in briefly when damaged, then fade out if focus is not maintained.

Enemy AI

• Designed and implemented the Cylo enemy AI, the primary grunt mob in the game.
• Implemented logic for Cylos to approach and surround the player once detected.
• Implemented two attack types: a long-range lunge and a short-range slash.
• Implemented the ability to block player attacks, with a limit on consecutive blocks.
• Enemies are guard-broken if the player applies sustained pressure, placing them in a downed, vulnerable state.
• Implemented the ability to hop back and counterattack when repeatedly comboed.

Combat Circle

• Implemented a combat circle system that regulates enemy engagement to manage large group encounters.
• Allows only the closest three enemies to attack simultaneously, while others wait for openings.
• Creates the illusion of fighting multiple enemies at once, enhancing player control and power fantasy.
• Dynamically swaps attackers when enemies retreat, or when the player disengages.