V49 GAMES
Indie Game Development Studio
Ruinbound
About Game
Ruinbound is a multiplayer co-op game set in a ruined world. The last bastion of survival in this desolate landscape is the castle, and players must focus on protecting it from enemy onslaughts aimed at destroying the castle's core. In this challenging environment, players need to develop effective strategies to stay alive and safeguard their fortress from relentless attacks. Ruinbound offers players an opportunity to navigate a harsh world, emphasizing strategy, cooperation, and personal growth as they strive to endure in this unforgiving terrain.
Co-op
Tower Defense
Gather and utilize the resources
Players must devise various strategies to defend their castle in Ruinbound. It's crucial to gather the necessary resources and utilize them to develop diverse defense systems. The collected resources can be stored within the castle heart.
With these resources, players can enhance castle walls and create a formidable defense against enemies using various traps. Strengthening the castle becomes a dynamic process, allowing players to strategically allocate resources for an effective and resilient defense.
Ruinbound challenges players to make tactical decisions and fortify their strongholds in the face of relentless threats, creating an engaging and immersive gameplay experience.
Fight against enemies
Players must defend the castle against enemies by utilizing the unique abilities of their characters in Ruinbound. Each character possesses distinctive skills: whether it's Grombash's rhythmic support, Inferno's aggressive tanking, Scrap's versatile firepower, or Lyra's mastery over divine forces, each character brings a crucial element to the battlefield.
If players successfully survive for a set duration, they are presented with three character development cards, allowing them to choose one. With their chosen card, players can enhance aspects such as their characters' ability speeds, damage output, and health. Through these cards, players can develop their characters, fortifying them for a stronger defense.
Success hinges not only on the individual prowess of the characters but also on the collaborative use of their abilities, creating a resilient tapestry of defense against impending threats.
Characters
Ruinbound has four distinct playable characters: Grombash, Inferno, Scrap, and Lyra.
Grombash is a skilled melee fighter who supports his allies by utilizing the power of his drums. Encouraging his teammates with his supportive melodies, he stands as a resilient shield on the frontlines, much like a durable tank with his sturdy armor.
Inferno is s tank character who stands out with his aggressive close-quarters combat approach and durability. By harnessing the power of fire, he unleashes wide-ranging damage, gaining the upper hand against his enemies. Inferno's taking on a frontline role on the battlefield.
Scrap is a brave character equipped with a versatile vehicle, ready to tackle any situation. Fearless in the face of enemies, he wields his trusted pistol and possesses exceptional precision in long-range combat.
Lyra is a mage who combines the lightning of the gods and the icy breath under her control. Radiating light on the battlefield, she becomes a threat to enemies while safeguarding her team's back, paving the way to victory.
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What We Learned
With this project, we had the opportunity to enhance our multiplayer game coding skills significantly. Our team gained more knowledge about potential challenges in multiplayer game development and researched how to address and overcome them.
We learned how to code various mechanics such as material collection, crafting, building, upgrading, and enemy elimination. We had the chance to apply what we learned in practice.
Additionally, we acquired the skill to develop different skill systems for various characters and gained insights into the design principles of a 4-player cooperative game.