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Rougelike Adventure Project

Combat & Enemy AI Design

Rougelike Adventure Project – Combat & Enemy AI Design

A wave-based roguelike inspired by Crab Champions, releasing on Steam (October 2025)

This was my team’s final capstone project, an official game production built in Unreal Engine and slated for release on Steam. My primary role focused on documenting and designing the core gameplay systems, from the weapon framework to enemy AI behavior. I collaborated closely with system designers and programmers to balance combat pacing, attack patterns, and overall player experience.

A wave-based roguelike inspired by Crab Champions, releasing on Steam (October 2025)

This was my team’s final capstone project, an official game production built in Unreal Engine and slated for release on Steam. My primary role focused on documenting and designing the core gameplay systems, from the weapon framework to enemy AI behavior. I collaborated closely with system designers and programmers to balance combat pacing, attack patterns, and overall player experience.

Key Design Highlights

    • Weapon System – Designed and implemented a fully functional shooting system, inspired by real-world mechanics, supporting multiple weapon types.

    • Enemy AI Design – Created four unique enemy archetypes, including:
       • Close-range boar with aggressive melee patterns.
       • Mid-range turtle that forces spacing and tactical movement.
       • A surprise enemy and a boss encounter (kept unrevealed pre-release).

    • Combat Balance – Tuned enemy attack behaviors, randomized patterns, and weapon feedback to achieve a fluid, replayable combat loop.

    Documentation & Workflow – Produced comprehensive gameplay design documentation, system flowcharts, and AI behavior references for the team.

Tech Stack

Engine

Unreal Engine

Tools

Jira, Confluence, Perforce, Photoshop, Google Draw & Drive, Fab Marketplace Assets

Results

    • Gained advanced experience in combat balancing, enemy variation, and AI randomization.
    • Strengthened collaboration with systems designers to refine pacing and ensure a smooth, engaging gameplay experience.
    Project is set for official Steam release (October 2025) as a fully playable roguelike title.

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