Low Batt

Published game Steam

Project information

  • Category: Video Game Demo
  • Members: Watermill Studios, ESAT, Berklee
  • Project date: September 2023 - July 2024
  • Project URL: Steam

Summary

Step into the thrilling world of Low Batt, a heart-pounding Top Down Shooter that pits you against the formidable security forces of L.E.A.D. Industries. Navigate through intense challenges requiring a blend of skill and strength and embark on an epic robotic adventure to rescue your robo-dog.

Awards

GDWC Hobby Game finalist



My contribution

Minions

Their objective is chase and disrupt the player.
Works in groups to surround the player.
Executes melee attacks when in range.

AI Perception

Detects the player using sight and hearing.
Once detected, enemies abandon their patrol and start chasing the player.

Patrol

Follows predefined patrol points in a cyclic route.
Can also move randomly instead of following a set path.

Chase behavior

Based on the Kung Fu Circle design theory.
Enemies attempt to surround the player while blocking escape routes.
Prevents enemies from clustering too tightly, allowing for dynamic gameplay.

Melee attack

Enemies attempt a melee attack when close enough.
A successful hit pushes the player backward.

Enemy death

Spawns a particle effect upon enemy death.
Enemies enter ragdoll mode for a dynamic visual impact.
After a short time, they blend out and disappear.

Pickup boxes

Uses Unreal Engine Chaos for realistic destruction.
Breaks into shards upon impact.
Spawns a pickup item when destroyed.
Shards gradually blend out and disappear over time.