Arena - To The Death

mambazo · Sr. Member

Brief:

A small project i've been tootling about with for the last few days. It's still in the very early stages of development.

This is inspired by the fighting system of the age old game Budokan. So button bashers beware! Its all about timing and precision (note: you can beat the single player opponent in two well placed moves!). There are 6 attacks, 4 tactical moves and 3 blocks. More attacks will be added at a later stage.

I hope to make at least 10 different fighters, with axes, maces, etc etc!

Plans in development:

The game is taking a more interesting turn! You will mainly play the part of an Owner. You'll be able to buy & sell fighters, enter different contests, win cash, and manage your fighters!

Wealth

You receive coinage for each battle you win. Use your Wealth to purchase more fighters and maintain them. You can also spend your earnings in the Black Market to increase your chances of winning. If one of your fighters is no longer of use to you, you may sell him.

Reputation

Before each fight, there is a chance a stranger will approach you with a request. You can choose to accept or reject the offer.

The higher your reputation the more likely you will be asked, and the more money you will be offered. As your reputation increases, the tasks will get harder. If you complete the task, you gain a reputation point. If you fail, you loose a point.

Depending on your reputation, you may or may not be eligible to enter certain arenas.

The Alley

This is where you will most likely start your career. In the grotty sidestreets, out of site. The winnings are low here, but the entry fee is most forgiving. You will not face any heros here, just clumsey unfit oafs, desperate for money.

The Battlegrounds

Whilst costly to enter, considerable winnings await you at the battlegrounds, provided you can hold your own. Pit your fighters against the commonfolks' lesser heros in public. Let your name spread through the city!

The Grand Arena

Only the most barbaric warriors remain standing after battle in The Grand Arena. Bleed your way to true fame and wealth while thousands of onlookers gasp and cheer! The entry fee is hefty and the winnings are glorious.

Fighter Stats

Health - The amount of damage he can take.

Stamina - Affects the amount of damage he can deal. During battle, he will tire with each swing of his blade.

Vitality - The rate at which his stamina regenerates.

Strength - Affects the amount of minimum damage he can deal.

Range - How far he can reach with his blade.

Experience - Gained after each battle. The more fights he wins, the more valuable he becomes.

Worth - For use in trading.

Wages - The amount this fighter costs you each week.

Black Market

The black market is where you can gain an devious edge over your opponent before entering the arena.

Doctor - Heal your wounded fighters.

Stab - Wound your opponent before the battle. Make him weak on his feet.

Blunt - Blunt your opponent's weapon such that he cannot wound you deeply.

Poison Blade - Poison your own blade. Make your opponent suffer.

Studded Boots - Suprise your opponent with a steel kick to the ribs.

The Devil's Drink - Drink this before battle for a more, stimulating, fight.

Undercoat - Feel indestructable with an extra layer of armour.

Gamble - Be sure of yourself and place a bet to win, at the Grand Arena.

Notes:

The fighter manager part of the game has not been coded yet, as I wanted to make sure I could make a, somewhat fun, fighting engine first.

In the Single Player zip there is a file called moves.txt showing you your keys (W A S D, G H), and all the moves currently available.

Comments & critisisms welcome,
Enjoy.

Download:
Download Arena.zip
note: on the first seletion screen, press 2 to watch the PC fight itself.

Download Arena_Update_07_01_06.zip
Note: You need Arena.zip also to use this update. Just unzip into the Arena folder and let it overwrite the files.

SotSvart · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 23:54 Post subject:

Nize =) I like the animations and sounds. I think the movement is abit to slow and the posiblity to jump would be nize =) A good start tho!

Pritchard · Guru

EDIT: Never mind. Good game though. A little more speed and jumping would be nice.

mambazo · Sr. Member

This isn't your usual streetfighter clone, far from it :)

Its more for those of you who remember Budokan.

A VERY tactical fighting game.

Its not about speed, its about timing ;)

But thanks for your critiques. Its still in the very early stages. Just finished a single player version of this demo too. I'll post a link shortly.

Ryan · Sr. Member

The nice thud sound effect is awesome, and the head chopping off is great. = P Really nice. What's the possibility of animated background? I can just imagine some bloodthirsty fans in the background standing up, cheering, fidgeting, giving a thumbs up/thumbs down... that kind of stuff. Or eating hot dogs.

axipher · Master

I think this is an awsome start, good luck on the next releases.

mambazo · Sr. Member

Well Ryan, great minds think alike coz that is exactly what is planned. Along with a few different arenas.

Other plans include:

You will play the part of an Owner, the gladiators are your slaves which you can buy & sell. There will be a number of fighters (at least 10 eventually)

You battle for cash placed by bets.

AroticoZ · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 11:54 Post subject:

Good Job! I like it.

P.S.: I kicked my brothers a*s on it ;-)

Jojo · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 20:33 Post subject:

Very very cool start!

mambazo · Sr. Member

New download available.

More features have been added (will be possible to customise the look of your fighters).

Note.txt in the zip will tell you where this game is headed.

Single player now has difficulty settings!

ShadowDust · Posted: Jan 06, 2006 20:28 Post subject:

dossy, but i like it!!