Action Character
Advanced Action-Adventure Character Framework
Unity · C# · ScriptableObject Actions · Cinemachine · Input System
Overview
Action Character is a professional Unity framework designed for creating sophisticated action-adventure games with advanced character controllers, combat systems, and animation integration. Built with modular architecture using ScriptableObject-based actions, it features comprehensive hitbox detection, combo management, and extensive addon support for cameras, effects, reactions, and input systems. The framework demonstrates production-ready character action development with advanced combat mechanics, sophisticated animation integration, and extensible addon architecture suitable for RPGs, fighting games, and character-driven gameplay.
Key Features
- Modular Action System with ScriptableObject-based actions, combo sequences, multi-part action chains, and air combat mechanics supporting complex character behaviors.
- Advanced Hitbox Framework featuring hit detection with ActorHitBoxes, HitGivers, HitTakers, configurable damage systems, and directional reactions for precise combat.
- Sophisticated Character Controller with dual Player/NPC implementations, advanced locomotion, animation integration, and physics-based movement with customizable parameters.
- Comprehensive Combo System managing combo chains, branching paths, finisher moves, and flow control for complex action sequences with deterministic execution.
- Professional Addon Library including Cinemachine camera integration, visual effects system, character reactions, and Unity Input System support for diverse gameplay requirements.
- Production-Ready Tools featuring custom editor scripts, action flow visualization, hitbox debugging, and performance optimization with object pooling and memory management.
Architecture
A modular, component-driven architecture optimized for extensibility and performance:
- Core Framework: ActionCharacter base class with ActionManager, ComboManager, and CharacterLocomotion managing action execution and movement with dependency injection.
- Combat System: Modular hitbox detection with HitGivers/HitTakers, damage calculation, reaction management, and lock-on targeting for precise combat mechanics.
- Action Pipeline: ScriptableObject-based action definitions with deterministic execution, state management, and animation integration supporting complex action sequences.
- Addon Integration: Extensible addon system supporting camera controls, visual effects, input handling, and third-party integrations with minimal coupling.
Technical Highlights
| Category | Technologies / Practices |
|---|---|
| Core Framework | Unity 2020.3+, C#, ScriptableObject Architecture, Animator Integration |
| Combat System | Hitbox Detection, Damage Calculation, Reaction System, Lock-on Targeting |
| Action System | Combo Management, Action Sequencing, Air Combat, Flow Control |
| Character Controller | Dual Player/NPC, Locomotion, Physics Integration, Root Motion |
| Addon Systems | Cinemachine Integration, Effects Library, Reaction System, Input System |
| Development Tools | Custom Editors, Visual Debugging, Object Pooling, Performance Optimization |
Addon Systems
- Camera System: Cinemachine integration with dynamic camera work, action-specific blends, camera impulses, and virtual camera management for cinematic gameplay.
- Effects System: Comprehensive visual effects library with particle systems for combat feedback, material effects, and Unity Particle Pack integration.
- Reaction System: Character damage reactions with directional knockback, air juggle mechanics, recovery states, and knockdown management for realistic combat.
- Input System: Unity Input System integration with multi-player support, customizable input mappings, and action-specific input requirements for diverse control schemes.
Outcome
- Demonstrates professional Unity framework development with modular architecture, ScriptableObject patterns, and production-ready character action systems.
- Showcases advanced combat mechanics and animation integration with sophisticated hitbox detection, combo systems, and character controllers.
- Highlights extensible addon architecture supporting cameras, effects, reactions, and input systems for diverse gameplay requirements.
- Proves expertise in action-adventure game development with comprehensive tools suitable for RPGs, fighting games, and character-driven gameplay.