The SWORD Unit 190 robot introduces melee combat to War Robots, a significant shift from the established ranged fighting mechanics. Collaborating with designer Kunio Okawara, the team faced numerous challenges in implementation. The melee attack system uses a collider to determine damage, functioning within the existing gun logic but eliminating projectile flight. This innovative approach allows for immersive close-quarters combat while maintaining gameplay integrity in a shooting-focused environment.
Implementing melee combat in a shooting game presented significant challenges, leading to the adoption of an innovative approach that used a collider to define damage areas.
Co-developing with renowned designer Kunio Okawara, the SWORD Unit 190 was designed as a melee-focused robot, creating new gameplay dynamics amidst the existing ranged combat framework.
Introducing a melee weapon like a sword required rethinking the damage mechanics; instead of conventional projectiles, damage was dealt instantly within an invisible collider during attacks.
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