BioKalypse

⚠️ TECHNICAL NOTES:

• Note 1: This game was built during a short GameDev Week sprint and contains bugs. It is a prototype/proof of concept.
• Note 2: You will need Java installed on your system to run and play this .jar file.

About the Project & Team:
This tactical strategy game was created during a high-speed GameDev Week. Because it was a collaborative sprint with a large team, many developers brought different visions to the table. Within this multi-disciplinary setup, I personally focused on the core concept and the character designs.

The Story:
In a grim, post-apocalyptic world, two factions wage war over the final remaining resources on Earth. Choose your allegiance:

• The Bio Rebels: Infected by a mutating virus, they have evolved into formidable, mushroom-like beings who weaponize the raw power of nature.
• The Technomancers: A highly advanced faction utilizing cutting-edge engineering to deploy devastating technological weaponry.

Gameplay & Strategy:

1. Pick a Side: Ally with your friend (or rival) and select your faction.
2. Choose the Battlefield: Pick the map you want to fight on.
3. Draft Your Squad: Select your troops. Each faction features a roster of 3 Melee, 3 Ranged, and 3 Flying units. 
4. ⚔️ UNIT BALANCING (ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS PRINCIPLE):
   
   • Melee units are strong against Ranged units.
   • Ranged units are strong against Flying units.
   • Flying units are strong against Melee units.
5. Deploy & Dominate: Place your troops strategically on the starting grid and enter the turn-based battle.

Master the classic Rock-Paper-Scissors unit dynamics. Every round offers critical tactical choices: Will you walk, defend, or strike? Choose wisely to crush your opponent!

📘 HOW TO PLAY / STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:

• Main Menu & Options: Access the built-in tutorial directly from the main menu, or adjust the audio settings under Options.
• Map Selection: Click "Start the Game" to enter the map selection screen. Use the arrow keys underneath the map preview to cycle through the battlefields, then click "Next".
• Drafting Your Team: Take turns drafting your squad from a pool of 9 unique characters. Study their stats carefully—every unit features distinct strengths and weaknesses. The Technomancer player drafts first, followed by the Bio Rebel player, until both sides have recruited 6 characters each. Click "Fight" to proceed.
• Strategic Deployment: The Bio Rebels deploy first. Click on a party member, then click on a highlighted grid square on the starting field to place them. The Technomancer player follows.
• Tactical Combat: Once all troops are deployed, the battle begins! Use the Turn Order Timeline on the right side of the screen to plan your moves ahead. On your turn, choose whether your fighter will Move, Defend, or Attack.
• Camera & Focus: Move the camera freely using the W, A, S, D keys. If you ever lose track of the active unit, simply press the Spacebar key to snap the camera focus directly back to the character currently in turn.

🐛 KNOWN MAIN BUG (CRITICAL PLAY NOTING):

• If you select the "Attack" action while no enemy units are within that specific character's attack range, the game state locks and you cannot go back.
• How to avoid: Always double-check your fighter’s specific range on the grid before clicking the attack action to prevent freezing the match loop