Defender: Side Scroller Shooter Kit Unreal Engine
Descrição
Defender: SSSK is a complete Unreal Engine side scroller shooter template built with a powerful component-based and event-driven Blueprint architecture, designed to help developers create high-quality shooter games with minimal setup.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, Defender provides a production-ready foundation to prototype or ship your own game.
Videos
Gameplay video: Link
Useful links
Playable demo: Playable Demo Download
Documentation: Link
Discord Link: Link
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Core Features
100% Blueprint System (No C++)
Fully commented and educational structure
Component-based architecture (modular & reusable)
Event-driven system (optimized, no heavy casting)
Ready-to-use complete project
Defender is built to be both developer-friendly and scalable, allowing you to easily extend or integrate systems into your own projects.
Combat & Gameplay Systems
Multiple weapon types:
Assault Rifle
Heavy Machine Gun
Plasma Rifle
Rocket Launcher
Sniper Rifle
Advanced combat features:
Projectile & shooting system
Melee combat system (including combos)
Damage system with visual feedback
Hit reactions & ragdoll physics
Weapon upgrade system (DataTable-driven)
Enemy variety:
Trooper, Sniper, Boomer, Heavy Gunner
Melee enemies (gruntling, spiderling, boss)
AI & Game Logic
Behavior Tree-based AI system
Flexible AI behaviors:
Targeting & grouping system (NPC tags)
Enemy wave & boss fight ready structure
Modular Component System
Easily add gameplay features to any actor:
Health System (with event dispatchers)
Inventory System (weapons, ammo, currency)
Loot System (random & specific drops)
Ability System (dash, barrier, turret, etc.)
Stats & Leveling System (XP, perks, attributes)
Dialogue System (branching with stat requirements)
Interaction System (plug & play)
Advanced Dialogue System
DataTable-driven dialogue system
Branching dialogues with stat requirements:
Reasoning
Manipulation
Intimidation
Karma
Dialogue features:
Multiple choices & outcomes
Dialogue continuation system
Trigger events from dialogue
Dialogue bubbles & cinematic mode
Perfect for creating story-driven gameplay experiences.
Player Systems
Inventory (weapons, grenades, medkits, gold)
Equipment & armor system
Ability slots & skill usage
Player stats & leveling system
Full player screen UI (Character, Weapons, Armor, Abilities)
Shop System
In-game Vending Machine system
Buy weapons using in-game currency
Fully extendable item system
Save / Load System
Partitioned save system
Saves:
Player data
Inventory
Enemies
Loot
Additional Features
Full Gamepad Support (UI + Gameplay)
Local Co-op support (up to 3 players)
Objective system
Dynamic music system
Event trigger system (cutscenes, spawns, etc.)
Project Requirement: This project requires the EnhancedInput, Common UI Plugin, FieldSystemPlugin provided free of charge by Epic Games.
Disclaimer: For demonstration purposes, this product uses some assets from "Lyra", "Showdown VR Demo", "Infiltrator Demo", "Soul City", "Subway Sequencer", "Action RPG", "Blueprints", "Shooter Game", "Paragon", "Content Examples", "Platformer", "Infinity Blade: Weapons", "Realistic Rendering", "Animation Starter Pack" distributed free of charge by Epic Games.
Additional Asset: UFO Doodle by Gerardo Justel (Link). Used with permission, distributed free of charge by the original creator.
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