Upgrade Wars (Ver 0.4)

Description

Upgrade Wars (Ver 0.4) is a 2-player competitive fighting game developed for a game design course, offering a fresh twist on the classic genre. After each round, players enhance their characters with permanent upgrades, shaping their abilities and playstyle. The upgrade system features branching paths, where certain choices lock out others, encouraging strategic decision-making and replayability. Currently unfinished, the game supports both keyboard and controller inputs. Player 1 uses WASD to move and T/F for attacks, while Player 2 uses arrow keys and I/J. Controller support includes Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation layouts, with intuitive mappings for movement, jumps, and attacks. Despite its early state, Upgrade Wars delivers a dynamic combat experience focused on progression and adaptation. This prototype shows strong potential for fans of fighting games who enjoy evolving their characters through tactical upgrades.