DESCRIPTION  

Comet Knight is a top-down, single player adventure game where you play as a mysterious space knight on a mystical planet. Conquer the castle as you avoid hazards, defeat enemies and collect keys in order to progress and face the final castle boss!

FEATURES   

Shooting, Slashing, and Explosions!: Use a gun, sword, or bombs to fight your way through the castle. Face a variety of other-worldly enemies such as goblins, aliens, skeletons and slimes. By the end of the game, you should be equipped to vanquish the boss and save the planet!

Survive the Castle Dungeons: Be warned... enemies aren't the only thing to worry about. Attempt to traverse each level and avoid many hazards! Watch out for spikes, turrets and laser beams within each room. Remember to collect fruit to make sure you survive the perilous dungeon. Collect keys as you fight and navigate your way through the levels to progress. 

Art and Soundtrack: Enjoy neon colors and space fantasy visuals, alongside a catchy upbeat soundtrack that will be sure to motivate you on your journey.

HOW TO PLAY  

1. Start by walking up the path. Make sure to grab the sword on your left to battle enemies within the castle.

2. As you make your way up, destroy the thorns with your sword and grab the key to enter the castle. If you lose a life, grab the fruit to regenerate it. 

3. While inside the castle, choose a side to explore find the next key and weapons (bomb and gun). Avoid hazards such as; spikes that pop out of the ground, turrets and enemies. Use keys to progress further until you reach the boss.

CONTROLS

Movement: WASD

W: Forward, A: Left, S: Down, D: Right

Spacebar: attack and interact

[1] Key: equip sword

[2] Key: equip gun

[3] Key: equip bomb

POST MORTEM   

What went right?: 

• Despite most of the team not having met until this project, we think we ended up collaborating well and putting each of our skills to use. We gave each other frequent updates and helped when anyone needed it. 
• We were pleased with the overall aesthetics of the game. Both the visuals and audio complimented Comet Knights concept exceptionally well, creating an immersive experience. 
• The shooting and attacking mechanics exceeded my teams expectations. The enemies reacted dynamically to attacks, which made combat feel both satisfying and engaging. 

What went wrong?: 

• Ultimately, having more time would have been ideal to create a game that feels 100% complete. This game was created over the course of 8 weeks, and each person had to dedicate time during their busy schedules to work on it. 

Changes made: 

• We had originally planned to add power-ups and more weapons, but decided to focus on a smaller amount. We still were hoping to add some of these things, but time caught up to us quickly. 

What we learned: 

• If we were to develop another game together or do our own individual projects, I think we would allocate more time to perfecting our game if possible. 
• This project was a great opportunity to explore different A.I. patterns for enemies, design balanced yet engaging room layouts, and enhance our scope management skills. We learned to coordinate and break down large features into smaller, manageable tasks, which was key to the development process. 
  

PROJECT DEMONSTRATION:  

Below is a video demonstrating and presenting this game as our final project for our game development course: 

PIXEL ART

Castle:

Boss

Stage One:

This boss deploys mini Octo-Turrets:

Stage Two Boss: