A downloadable game

A fast-paced arena shooter where you die, upgrade, and try again stronger than before (ideally).

You're an AI agent being tested in combat scenarios. Your goal is simple: survive long enough to reach 50 kills in a single run.

How it works

  • Jump into the arena and fight waves of enemies
  • When you die (either from damage or your energy meter running out), spend your earned points on upgrades
  • Hit restart and try again - but now you're stronger
  • Keep pushing until you can survive long enough for 50 kills

The whole thing is designed around quick retry loops. Death isn't frustrating because you immediately get stronger and can jump right back in.

Key Mechanics

  • Energy System: Stay active! Your energy meter drains over time - kill enemies to refill it before you die
  • Wall Running: Use the environment to stay mobile and stay alive
  • Persistent Upgrades: Damage, health, lifesteal, and more upgrades that persist between reboots

What to expect

  • About 10-15 minutes total if you see it through to the end (I hope; I did not do as much playtesting as I should have)
  • Each run should feel noticeably more powerful than the last
  • Persistent upgrades that carry between attempts (until you close the game or reset your progress)
  • Super basic visuals - art is DEFINITELY not my strong suit

Controls: WASD to move, mouse to look/shoot, R to restart quickly when you die

Credits:

P.S. This is my first game ever, and I literally picked up Unreal Engine 5 just five days before this jam started. I know it's...not great, but I learned a ton making it and I'm glad to have seen it through. Thanks for playing/reading!

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OptimizationProtocol.zip 313 MB