Overview

The game loop follows a linear structure: fight, explore, exit. Each level begins at a locked door and ends at another, guiding the player through hand placed encounters and atmospheric set pieces. Combat is simple and punchy, inspired by Quake, with a single rifle as the primary weapon. No progression system exists beyond level triggers. Environmental storytelling supports the tone through blood trails, posters, and terminals. A zero gravity room breaks up pacing with floating debris and chaos. Encounters rely on strong level scripting, with no AI spawning during runtime.

Source Document

CI414 Unreal Project Report

Design Notes

• Core direction was built around relentless combat, resource pressure, and tense exploration.
• Level pacing intentionally alternates high-intensity encounters with quieter traversal or puzzle beats.
• Player guidance relied on diegetic cues: lighting, debris placement, alarms, and environmental signage.

Playtest Driven Changes

• Zero-gravity readability was improved after tester feedback by adjusting debris scale and scene lighting.
• Guard behavior and encounter readability were iterated to reduce predictability in patrol/combat spaces.
• Scope was trimmed (including a cut permanent gravity-toggle path) to protect overall project stability.

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