Pirate Crasher
Physics-Based Naval Combat Prototype
Unity · C# · Mouse Controls · Physics · WebGL · Windows
Overview
Pirate Crasher is a physics-based naval combat prototype showcasing mouse-only controls and ship ramming mechanics. This solo-developed action game demonstrates accessible control schemes where players ram and obliterate enemy ships to collect loot, featuring cross-platform deployment for HTML5 WebGL and Windows. The prototype emphasizes fast-paced arcade-style gameplay with island obstacles, cannon ship enemies, and textless accessible design suitable for quick gaming sessions.
Key Features
- Mouse-only control scheme with intuitive double-click ramming mechanics, eliminating complex input requirements and making the game accessible to all players.
- Physics-based ship destruction featuring realistic collision mechanics, debris scattering, and loot collection with satisfying visual and audio feedback.
- Cross-platform deployment supporting both HTML5 WebGL for browser play and Windows 64-bit builds for desktop gaming with optimized performance.
- Fast-paced arcade gameplay designed for quick sessions with immediate action, progressive difficulty, and engaging naval combat mechanics.
- Environmental obstacles including islands and cannon ship enemies that create strategic gameplay elements and increase challenge variety.
- Accessible design featuring textless interface, one-button controls, and universal gameplay mechanics suitable for diverse audiences.
Architecture
A streamlined Unity architecture optimized for accessible gameplay and cross-platform deployment:
- Input System: Mouse-only control implementation with double-click detection, cursor tracking, and intuitive ship movement mechanics.
- Physics Engine: Unity physics integration handling ship collisions, destruction mechanics, debris physics, and loot collection with realistic behaviors.
- Object Destruction: Modular destruction system with particle effects, audio feedback, and visual polish creating satisfying combat interactions.
- Cross-Platform Build: Optimized WebGL and Windows builds with platform-specific optimizations ensuring consistent performance across deployment targets.
Technical Highlights
| Category | Technologies / Practices |
|---|---|
| Core Technology | Unity, C#, Physics Engine, Cross-Platform Development |
| Controls | Mouse-Only Input, Double-Click Mechanics, Cursor Tracking |
| Physics | Ship Destruction, Collision Detection, Debris Physics, Loot Collection |
| Deployment | WebGL Browser Build, Windows 64-bit, Cross-Platform Optimization |
| Accessibility | One Button Controls, Textless Interface, Quick Sessions |
| Gameplay | Arcade Style, Progressive Difficulty, Environmental Obstacles |
Gameplay & Media
Pirate Crasher is available for play on itch.io with downloadable Windows builds and browser-based WebGL version. Experience the physics-based naval combat and mouse-only control scheme:
Play Pirate Crasher on itch.ioOutcome
- Demonstrates prototype development expertise with rapid iteration, accessible design principles, and cross-platform Unity deployment capabilities.
- Showcases physics programming skills with realistic collision mechanics, destruction systems, and satisfying gameplay feedback suitable for action games.
- Highlights accessible control schemes with mouse-only input design, universal gameplay mechanics, and inclusive design principles.
- Proves cross-platform Unity development with optimized WebGL and Windows builds, demonstrating deployment versatility for diverse gaming platforms.