Rodrigo Vicencio

Gameplay Programmer

Mega Robot Shootout

Year 2014
Credits
Project Description Mega Robot Shootout is a First Person Shooter (FPS) game that is different than any other First Person Shooter you have played before. Most competitive FPS games have a problem when the skill levels of players differ by a large amount. The weaker player becomes frustrated that they do not have a chance to win, and the stronger player becomes bored due to the lack of challenge. By using aiming assistance to help the weaker player perform better, all players receive an optimal experience. Mega Robot Shootout has been used in two different research projects, and the results indicate that it is effective at gameplay balancing. Five different aiming assistance techniques have been implemented in the game – Target Lock, Bullet Magnetism, Area Cursor, Sticky Targets, and Target Gravity (see the paper for more information). Mega Robot Shootout is a fun game that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Tools used UDK
Platforms Windows
Code Source Click here SvnPath
Code Source Click here
Executable MegaRobotShootout
Install Instructions
Run the installer on a machine running Windows OS. Select the location to install the game and press the "Install" button. You will be prompted to install the prerequisites as well.

In the start menu, a shortcut for "Mega Robot Shootout" will be created. Select this shortcut, the game will start. Enter preferred resolution and username. You will now have a choice of modes to play.

  • 1. Single Player
    Select the "Single Player" option. Select the "Shooting Gallery" map. Select an aim mode next (None, Target Lock, Bullet Magnetism, Area Cursor, Sticky Targets, or Target Gravity). Then press "Start Game".
  • 2. Shooting Gallery
    Select the "Shooting Range" option. The game will then start.
  • 3.Multiplayer
    The multiplayer server will not be turned on, therefore pressing this option will do nothing. Choose "Offline Multiplayer" instead.
  • 4.Offline Multiplayer
    Allows you to play against bots. For "Game Mode", select "Custom Deathmatch", "Map" can be either "Deck" or "Hills", and the "Settings" and "Mutators" can be changed as desired. To change aim assistance mode:

Shift + 0 No Assistance
Shift + 1 Lock (Use q to activate)
Shift + 2 Bullet Magnetism
Shift + 3 Area Cursor
Shift + 4 Sticky Targets
Shift + 5 Target Gravity


CONTROLS
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Movement w,a,s,d
Aiming mouse
Shoot left mouse button
Zoom right mouse button
Reload r
Change Weapon scroll mouse wheel
Lock Key q
Sprint shift + Movement
Jump space
Crouch left ctrl
Flashlight f
Volume Up/Down + and -
Sensitivity [ and ]
Check Scores f1
Hoverboard z (may not work on all maps)
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