OVERVIEW.
Overview:
Flight Runner Universe is a casual multiplayer battle royale game for mobile and PC. The game takes place inside a compact spherical universe filled with floating obstacles. Players must navigate these obstacles for cover, strategic positioning, and movement advantages while engaging in combat.
Core Gameplay:
Battle Royale Format: A fight to the last player standing. Players must utilize movement, weapons, and strategy to outlast their opponents.
Movement Abilities: Each player has access to abilities such as Flight, mid-air dodging (left/right), and Dash (forward/back). These abilities can be used both while standing and flying, allowing for dynamic combat and evasive maneuvers.
Combat System:
Weapon Slot: Equipped with ranged weapons for combat.
Melee Combat Slot: Allows close-range attacks for engaging enemies in tight spaces.
Healing/Speed Boost Slot: Players can carry items that restore health or temporarily increase movement speed.
Game World:
The game takes place inside a spherical environment with floating obstacles that players must navigate for strategic positioning and cover.
Multiplayer & Social Features:
Friends & Lobbies: Players can add friends, form lobbies, and team up before entering matches.
Pre-Matchmaking System: Uses Firebase Firestore to manage open sessions before requesting Photon Fusion matchmaking.
Voice Chat (Vivox): Enables communication among teammates or lobby members.
Monetization & Progression:
Season Pass: Features free and premium rewards, with level progression based on experience points.
In-App Purchases (IAPs): Includes skins, characters, and other cosmetic items, dynamically managed in the store.
Customization: Players can unlock and equip different character models and skins through the locker system.
Technical Aspects:
Photon Fusion (Shared Mode): Powers the multiplayer gameplay.
Firestore Integration: Stores player stats, session data, purchases, and rewards.
Addressables: Used to efficiently load character models and assets dynamically.
Community & Student Contributions:
Student Submissions: Open-ended contributions for environment design and UI art, with credited recognition.
Outreach to Schools: Engaging students from game design programs to participate in the development process.
Below is some Gameplay footage of Flight Runner Universe:
