Path of Ember

Overview

Path of Ember is a roguelike action game featuring procedural map generation and Archero-style movement mechanics. The game focuses on run-and-gun gameplay where the player must stop moving to shoot, creating a strategic rhythm of positioning and attacking.

Core Mechanics

Movement & Combat

• Control: Single-stick floating joystick.
• Move vs. Shoot: Player moves while dragging; auto-attacks only while stationary.
• Feel: Snappy acceleration/deceleration with no diagonal speed boost.
• Mechanic: Stutter-stepping (micro-move, stop, fire, repeat) is a key mastery skill.

Procedural Generation

• The world is generated in finite chunks.
• Sequence: Start Chunk -> Lava Biome -> Grass Biome -> Mud Biome -> Boss Chunk.
• Streaming: Chunks are loaded/unloaded relative to player position to maintain performance.

Implementation Status

• Player Movement: Implemented (PlayerMovement.cs) with collision handling, boundaries, and joystick input.
• Map Generation: Implemented (ChunkManager.cs) supporting sequential biome spawning.
• Combat: Basic shooting (PlayerShooting.cs) and projectile logic (Projectile.cs) are in place.

Roadmap & Pending Features

• PowerUps System: Roguelike upgrade system (to be implemented).
• Enemy AI: Telegraphing attacks, line-of-sight logic, and varied movement patterns.
• Biome Visuals: distinct visual assets for Lava, Grass, and Mud biomes.
• UI: HUD for health, ammo/powerups, and progress.

References

• Movement Research: See Assets/Docs/Archero_Movement_Research.md
• Map Research: See Assets/Procedural Generated Map.md