Cow smash

Take control of a fearless cow and fight back against your enemies in a chaotic and fun beat ’em up. Defeat butchers, collect power-ups and survive the madness.

Role

Gameplay programmer & designer

ENGINE

Unity

Year

2023

STATUS

Private demo

Platform

Pc (windows)

Link

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overview

overview

A short and simple beat ’em up where players take control of a cow fighting against butchers and other enemies.
The game focuses on straightforward combat, quick progression and arcade style gameplay.

core gameplay

core gameplay

Players fight through enemies while collecting coins and powerups to survive and progress.

  • Defeat waves of enemies using basic combat

  • Collect coins while progressing through the level

  • Use power-ups such as extra health and temporary invincibility

  • Face different enemy types with simple behaviors

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SYSTEMS and MECHANICS

SYSTEMS and MECHANICS

The game is built around simple combat and reward systems designed for a short and accessible experience.

  • Combat System
    Basic attack mechanics to defeat enemies

  • Enemy System
    Different enemy types (butcher, baker) with simple behaviors

  • Powerup System
    Temporary boosts such as increased health or invincibility

  • Coin System
    Collectible currency that rewards player progression

  • Player Mechanics

    • Move and attack enemies

    • Collect coins and items

    • Use power-ups strategically

    • Progress through the level

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CHALLENGES

CHALLENGES

The main challenge was delivering a complete and functional experience while keeping the game simple and focused.

  • Scope control
    Keeping mechanics simple without making the game feel empty

  • Game feel
    Ensuring combat feels responsive and satisfying despite its simplicity

  • Enemy variety
    Adding variation with limited complexity

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