Beginning iOS 3D Unreal Games Development

Chapter 10

First-Person Shooter Game Framework

This chapter provides a framework for a first-person shooter based on a one-on-one deathmatch type combat game. The gameplay consists of a one player vs. one computer-controlled bot taking place in a level full of crates that serve as cover for the bot. Both the player and bot are respawned upon death.

This framework provides for a:

• First-person perspective weapon view and operation
• Custom bot controller that moves from cover to cover and attacks the player
• Spawning a bot on a spawnpad determined at random
• Custom HUD
• Health Power Up
• Mechanism to respawn dead bots and players

First the overall game framework will be discussed in both general and specific terms. This is followed by the actual hands-on ...