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An ARPG Prototype
An isometric ARPG built in C++ with custom rendering, terrain deformation, procedural level generation and combat mechanics.
A demo of the ARPG prototype, showcasing its isometric gameplay, custom rendering engine and itterations over the years.
Screenshots
01 — The First Tests
02 — Biomes and Terrain
03 — A New Engine
04 — Biomes and Trees
05 — PBR Lighting and Shadows
06 — Engine tools and texture painter
07 — Deforiming Terrain.
07 — Custom Levels
This ARPG prototype is an isometric game built in C++ with a custom rendering engine, I have had a couple of iterations over the years, with the most recent one being a more focused attempt at building a playable prototype with core gameplay mechanics.
It features procedural level generation, terrain deformation and basic combat mechanics.
The project was a playground for experimenting with game systems and engine architecture.
It was also a great opportunity to build custom tools for level design and content creation, which was a rewarding part of the process.
The engine works by rendering a skin of voxels over the terrain allowing for real-time modifications by the player.
Overall, it was a fun and educational project that allowed me to explore various aspects of game development, from engine design to gameplay mechanics.
Challenges
- My first time working with C++ for game development, which was a learning curve in terms of memory management and engine architecture
- Designing procedural level generation that creates interesting and varied environments while still being playable
- Implementing real-time terrain deformation that interacts well with the gameplay mechanics and doesn’t cause performance issues
- Balancing combat mechanics to be engaging and fun while also fitting within the constraints of the engine and procedural levels
- Building custom tools for level design and content creation that are efficient and user-friendly, which was a rewarding challenge in itself