Weapons

Weapons play a vital role in a 2D action game, significantly enhancing the player's combat capabilities and aiding in progression through various levels. Each weapon comes with unique attributes such as attack speed, damage output, and range, allowing players to select the most suitable tool for different combat scenarios. This variety not only keeps the gameplay engaging but also allows players to develop and refine their strategies, making the game more immersive and challenging.

Equipping Weapons

Once a weapon is unlocked, it becomes permanently available and visible in the inventory, accessible via the HUD. Players can switch between equipped weapons using specific controller buttons.

For instance, if two weapons are unlocked, using the L2 and R2 buttons rotates the equipped weapon:

  1. Unarmed (Fist and Kick) is equipped by default.
  2. Press 'R2' to switch to 'Spear.'
  3. Attack using the Spear.
  4. Press 'R2' again to revert to 'Unarmed.'
  5. Press 'L2' to switch back to 'Spear.'

The choice of weapon persists throughout the game.

Types of Weapons

Weapons are unlocked in the following order:

  1. Unarmed (Available from the start)\
    • Fast attacks with low health and poise damage.
  2. Spear (Unlocked in the first narrative scene)\
    • Long reach with high health damage but slow attack speed.
  3. Dagger\
    • Fast attacks are similar to unarmed but with more damage and low block efficiency. High stealth multiplier but low overall damage compared to other weapons.
  4. Axe\
    • Very slow attack speed with high health damage and average poise damage. Poor stealth multiplier.
  5. Club\
    • Medium attack speed, average health damage, and high poise damage. Medium stealth multiplier.
  6. Javelin\
    • Throwable with good health and poise damage. Long draw time and recoverable from the map.
  7. Bow\
    • Shoots arrows with good health damage. Long draw time and recoverable arrows.
  8. Slingshot\
    • Shoots rocks with low health damage but good poise damage. Quick draw time and high stealth multiplier.

Weapon Upgrades (v2)

Each weapon may have upgrade options that slightly enhance its effectiveness. For example:

  • Spear
    • Wooden Spear (Basic)
    • Stone Spear (Improved)
    • Flint Spear (Advanced)