The King's Fall - 2D Unity Vertical Combat Platformer

Overview

The King’s Fall is a 2D vertical platformer where players progress upward through increasingly difficult levels while navigating enemies, hazards, and environmental challenges. The game emphasizes precise movement, combat timing, and risk management, where mistakes can result in significant loss of progress.

Tech Stack

Engine: Unity (2D)
Language: C#
Tools: Unity Animator, Physics System (Colliders, Rigidbodies)

My Contributions

Implemented sprite animations using public sprite sheets for characters and enemies using Unity Animator
Developed combat and interaction systems, including hitboxes, damage handling, and collision detection
Built environmental mechanics such as traps, hazards, and platform interactions
Implemented player–environment and player–enemy collision systems using Unity physics
Contributed to boss fight design, including attack patterns and encounter flow
Helped shape overall game direction and gameplay experience

Key Features

Vertical progression system with increasing difficulty across levels
Combat mechanics including attacking, parrying, and enemy interactions
Environmental hazards (spikes, disappearing platforms, traps)
Puzzle elements such as door selection and traversal mechanics
Multiple boss fights with unique attack patterns and behaviors

Challenges & Decisions

Balanced combat responsiveness with platforming precision to maintain fluid gameplay
Designed collision and damage systems to feel fair while maintaining difficulty
Coordinated animation and gameplay systems to ensure discrete player feedback during combat