The Last Argonaut

PC · Tech Demo · Unity· C#

2021

Overview

A solo Action-RPG tech demo used as a sandbox for building custom gameplay systems, prototyping animation-driven combat, and testing destruction workflows. The project also serves as a rendering playground: shaders, particles, and VFX experiments integrated into gameplay scenarios.

Highlights

Audience traction: ~56k Reddit upvotes, ~1.7k comments, and ~2M total views across social showcases
Combat + animation-driven timing: Animator-based combat with cancel/recovery windows and responsive feel
Enemy behaviors & telegraphs: basic AI patterns (ranged barrages, ground hazards) with readable cues
Destruction workflows: breakable props/objects and gameplay-driven interactions
Rendering/VFX sandbox: Shader Graph + VFX Graph effects tied to abilities and impacts
Modular gameplay systems: clear boundaries for iteration (avoid monolithic Update loops)