Unrealization - XGrid: Turn-Based 2D Grid Strategy Game Template for 3D Games

XGrid is a comprehensive and flexible framework designed for developers looking to create immersive turn-based strategy games in a 3D environment. Built for the Unreal Engine and optimized for efficiency and usability, XGrid offers everything you need to bring your strategy game to life.

Features

  • Intuitive Zoning System

    • Create dynamic and engaging levels with strategic terrain advantages.

    • Mark specific cells as non-passable to units, adding depth to your tactical gameplay.

    • Enable dynamic cell transformations to align grids with non-flat level surfaces seamlessly.

  • Robust Player Controller

    • Effortlessly manage character unit actions and movements.

    • Smoothly handle player input and interactions for enhanced gameplay experience.

  • Streamlined Content Pipelines

    • Quickly add new characters, items, skills, and status effects with minimal effort.

    • Expand and iterate on your game content without bottlenecks.

  • Fully Functional User Interface

    • Intuitive UI for managing player actions, including movement, skill use, and item interaction.

    • Comprehensive character status menus for seamless access to unit details.

  • Configurable Enemy AI

    • Enumeration-based AI configuration for advanced customization.

    • Includes target prioritization and diverse strategic behaviors.

  • Optimized Pathfinding

    • Built in A* Manhattan pathfinding.

    • Tutorial to easily upgrade to free C++ pathfinding using the Unrealization Hybrid Pathfinder plugin.

  • Game Manager System

    • Automates enemy AI turns and processes status effects on units between turns.

    • Manages the seamless transition of turns between players and enemies.

  • Advanced Debugging Tools

    • Debugging menu displays detailed cell information.

    • Highlight key grid details and review AI action plans with ease.

  • Multi-Platform Support

    • Fully compatible with PC and gamepad controls for a broad audience reach.

Included Assets

  • 7 Fully Animated Character Units:

    • Each unit comes with unique stats, skills, and items.

  • Overlay Systems

    • Visual overlays for grid units to display health and status effects at a glance.

  • Niagara Particle Systems

    • Multiple high-quality VFX examples to showcase the framework's visual capabilities for items and skills.

Learning Resources

XGrid includes comprehensive learning materials to help you get started and maximize the potential of the framework:

  • Video Tutorials

    • A series of easy-to-follow videos covering core features like creating zones, adding characters, and customizing skills and items.

  • Blueprint Examples

    • Fully commented Blueprint examples to help you understand and modify game mechanics effortlessly.

External Links

Promo Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0PO8PoK_Gk

Tutorial Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJUAfT-ptkeDmor0vBTVXeIPaUpX5KCyv

C++ Plugin Configuration Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBw1D51NpZM

AI Generated Asset Notice

Some status effect and item icons in the framework user interface were created based on images generated by an AI image model.

Questions, comments, or concerns?

Send an email with the subject Support, Consultation, or Inquiry to ascotgraham@unrealization.com