Aphelion Defense

CS 4152: Advanced Topics in Computer Game Architecture

C++, 2023

Strategically manage resources, deploy units, and conquer planets in a dynamic solar system to outsmart your opponents and conquer their territory.

Embark on a thrilling interstellar battle in Aphelion Defense, an action-packed multiplayer Real Time Strategy game set in the depths of space. Strategically navigate a dynamic solar system, where planets are in constant motion, as you compete against other players to expand your territory and eliminate enemy civilizations. Manage vital resources, such as energy and units, make shrewd decisions to outmaneuver opponents, and conquer territory to emerge victorious. With its sleek futuristic design, intuitive interface, and fast-paced gameplay, Aphelion Defense offers an immersive experience where strategic mastery and quick thinking are the keys to triumph in the vast expanse of the cosmos.

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My Contributions

As a programmer:

  • Designed and implemented combat

  • Implemented multiplayer rules and restrictions

  • Implemented player ownership of units, planets, etc.

  • Implemented resource handling

  • Implemented user interface

  • Assisted with general game design

  • Assisted with code architecture design

  • Assisted with design document writing

  • Assisted with debugging