For the first release milestone, Half Shell implements all of the core features and mechanics of the game. From this framework, we can continue expansion with more shell types, enemies, art assets, and further polish to make this game grade-A insanity.

VERSION 0.2 FEATURES

• The Shotgun
  • A fully functional simulation of a pump-action shotgun
  • "Chamber" and "Tube" simulation, where the shells inserted follow FILO loading methodology and only shells loaded in the chamber may be fired
  • "Racking" functionality: press down a button to pull the shotgun fore end back, then release to push it forward, loading a shell.
  • Shell Wheel and Number Key shell buttons for loading
  • Super sweet gun feel
    • Screen shake
    • UI shake
    • Many crisp animations
    • Many crisp sounds
  • Shotgun Dialogue Menu
    • You can talk to the gun. It tells you things. All good things. It loves you. You are like its pet.
• Two Shell Types

  
  

  • Half Shells (our namesake)
    • Low damage, but infinitely in stock
    • 9 pellet spread. Best for close encounters
  • Slugs
    • Higher damage, precision rounds
    • Single bullet and long ran
• Two Enemy Types

  
  

  • Melee (red ones)
    • Hunt down the player and attack when within stabbing range.
    • Great for swarming and scaring the player.
  • Ranged (green ones)
    • Shoots player from afar. Complete with gun-firing sounds (not as cool as your shotgun, though)
    • "Firing Points" system allowing for dynamic and tactical movement around a level
• Destructible Objects

  
  

  • Foundation for system of objects that break apart when you shoot them.
  • It's fun to break things
• Health, Armor, Ammo

  
  

  • Player will die if their HP reaches 0.
  • Player can prevent this by picking up Armor and Health Items.
  • Armor negates 50% of all incoming damage, absorbing the other 50%.
  • Ammo types (besides Half Shells) are limited, and must be replenished via ammo crates around a level (don't miss)
• Shell Trigger Interactions

  
  

  • Shoot something with a specific shell to cause something else to trigger
  • Seen with the bridge control box!
• First-Pass Tutorial Level

  
  

  • A playable first-level that should instruct the player how to utilize the unique mechanics of Half Shell.
  • Suitable for current build, meant to be altered and expanded upon as mechanics and art develop!