[Student Group Project] Aeterna Aces - Fighting Game Demo
Aeterna Aces is a small game demo which serves as an entry-level introduction to the fighting game genre with it's turn-based combat system. In this project, we put a spin on turn-based RPGs by exploring how we can blend them with 2D fighting game combat. The main inspirations come from the turn-based combat mechanics of the Paper Mario games. Additionally, we drew inspiration from the gameplay and art styles of fighting games such as Skullgirls, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-, and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. My role in this project was as animator and partially as game designer. The inclusion of various other artists in the team allowed me to focus mainly on animation.
Originally made in June 2023
Itch.io: https://mcyvar.itch.io/aeterna-aces
Gameplay video of final demo
Final look of the combat gameplay
A few examples of the animations I made for the playable character.
This is the gameplay concept sketch video that I made prior to production to demonstrate the concept to the other members of my team. Video assets are from Skullgirls and Guilty Gear Strive.
Some supplementary character concept sketches.
These are some concept sketches I made for the playable character's moveset.
Here's an overview of the moveset process. The table on the left shows the sketches made by the game designer, the middle table shows my own sketches. The rightmost table shows which moves were implemented as complete animations.