Goblin Crusaders

[Developed in 2024/2025]

A turn-based combat simulator inspired by classic JRPGs, developed in Unity as part of my degree at the University of Chester.

This prototype enables players to experience the standard framework of turn-based JRPG combat. Several additional features which enhance gameplay and make it more engaging have also been implemented and can be enabled before the start of a battle. These include:

• Action Commands - Inspired by Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Square Co. Ltd., 1996), this feature introduces timed button presses which occur when performing certain combat actions. Executing the challenge successfully will increase the potency of the associated action, whereas failing to do so will reduce its effectiveness.
• Press Turn - Inspired by Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (Atlus Co. Ltd., 2003), this feature grants players greater control over the turn sequence. Each playable character receives a new ability which allows them to either increase their number of turns or transfer their current turn to another member of the active party.
• The Disorder System - A newly devised feature that disincentivises players from repeatedly executing the same commands during combat. Performing non-identical actions in succession increases the players' Disorder Level, granting attack and defence buffs to all members of the active party. However, repeating the same command twice or more would reset the level to 0, and revoke all applied bonuses.

Controls

Menu:

Arrow Keys/D-Pad	Cycle Options
Spacebar/South Face Button	Confirm/Next
D Key/East Face Button	Cancel/Back
Escape/Start Button	Tutorial

Battle:

Arrow Keys/D-Pad	Cycle Targets/Abilities/Items
Spacebar/South Face Button	Attack/Confirm/Action Command
D Key/East Face Button	Defend/Cancel
W Key/North Face Button	Inventory
A Key/West Face Button	Ability
Escape/Start Button	Escape