This project was created for my Masters Final Project with a focus on synchronization techniqnes in Multiplayer games. It was created in Unreal Engine 5
using C++.
Synchronization techniqes incorprated
- Client-Side Prediction (For the ammo and other effects that makes the game more responsive for the player.
- Server Side Rewind (For confirmation of hits even in the worse network conditions.)
- Extrapolation (For predicion of bullet paths to support confirmation of hits)
- Interpolation (For smooth corrections in poor network conditions)
The game is a standard 3rd person shooter game that also features a diving mechanic inspired by Max Payne for players do dive and shoot at the same time.
Game Features
- Third Person Combat
- Free For All and Team Deathmatch Game Modes
- Can be played online
- Variety of Guns
The Diving Mechanic was a mechanic inspired by the Max Payne Shoot-Dodge/Bullet-Time mechanic and adapted to suit a multiplayer experience.
Players can make use of this mechanic to quickly escape enemy fire while also retaliating.
A video breaking down the Diving Mechanic can be found
here!
Hitboxes were used to help to capture the frames of each body part in a given timeframe. This was to aid with the implementation of Server Side rewind.
Server Side rewind was implemented to help register hits even in poor network conditions. Ultimately improving the player experience. (GIF Showcasing pistol hitting moving enemy in poor network conditions)
Client-Side prediction was used to help to improve the experience of the client with high ping. Making the game feel more responsive. (GIF showcasing resposive client in poor network conditions)
There are a variety of weapons implemented for different playstyles including Rifles, Snipers, Pistols, Shotguns and Launchers
Players can connect and play together through Steam.
GitHub Repo
You can find the GitHub repo for the project HERE!
