🐔 Hack-and-Slash Project Roadmap

A structured step-by-step journey from learning player movement to creating a shared hack-and-slash game with the iconic Blue Chicken (or your own custom character).

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🔧 Unity Installation Tutorial

Before starting, make sure everyone has Unity properly installed.

Step 1: Install Unity Hub

1. Download Unity Hub → Download Here
2. Install and open Unity Hub.

Step 2: Install the Correct Unity Version

1. In Unity Hub, go to Installs → Install Editor.
2. Recommended version: Unity 2022 LTS (Long-Term Support).
3. Add Modules as needed (for Windows/Mac build support).

Step 3: Create Your First Project

1. In Unity Hub → Projects → New Project.
2. Template: 2D (URP optional if you want better graphics).
3. Name your project → Place it in your personal folder (/level-1, /level-2, etc.).
4. Hit Create. 🎉

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🎮 Level 1 — Movement Basics (Individual Folders)

• Implement a 2D player controller (movement with WASD/Arrow keys).
• You may use the Blue Chicken from the doc (recommended) or your own sprite.
• Push your project into your own folder.

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🗡️ Level 2 — First Weapon Swing (Individual Folders)

• Add a weapon swing using the Animator component (e.g., sword slash).
• Implement collision detection so the weapon can hit dummy targets/enemies.
• Add basic juice (optional but encouraged):
  • 📸 Screenshake when hitting
  • ✨ Flash or particle when enemy is struck
  • 🔊 Sound for the swing
• Push in your own folder.

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🐓 Mini-Project — Weapon Showcase

• Package your character (chicken or custom) + weapon prefab.
• Add a test scene with dummy enemies to show off the weapon working.
• Push into /mini-projects.

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⚔️ Level 3 — Shared Repo: Armory Build

Everyone contributes to one shared repo where players can choose from multiple weapons.

Each contributor adds one unique weapon type:

• 🗡️ Sword (combo slash)
• 🪓 Axe (wide knockback)
• 🔱 Spear (pierce multiple enemies)
• 🏹 Bow (projectiles)
• ✨ Staff (AOE magic)
• 🗡️ Dagger (fast multi-hits)
• 🔨 Hammer (stun smash)
• 🌀 Boomerang (returns to player)
• 🔥 Flamethrower (crowd control)
• 🐾 Claws/Fists (rapid melee)

Weapon Requirements:

• Must feel satisfying against groups of enemies.
• Preferably add juice (hit flashes, knockback, VFX, SFX).

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