--- Barnacle Buster ---
"Barnacle Buster" is a casual, satisfying 2D cleaning game where you scrape barnacles off boats, docks, and sea creatures using specialized tools. Maintain your equipment, upgrade your gear, and earn coins through satisfying precision work!
--- Game Overview ---
- Genre: 2D Casual / Simulation
- Core Gameplay Loop:
- Select a job from the Dock Hub
- Remove barnacles using your tools (pick and brush)
- Earn coins based on type and number of barnacles cleared
- Return to the shop to repair or upgrade tools
- Repeat and improve your performance!
--- Features ---
- Two tools: Pick (default single click) and Wire Brush (AOE click and drag)
- Coin system tied to job performance
- Shop system for repairing and upgrading tools
- Tool durability mechanics with visual feedback
- Persistent game timer and save tracking (Save slots feature coming soon!)
- Options menu for basic UI navigation and interaction
--- Scenes Overview ---
| Scene | Description |
|---|---|
| MainMenu | Launch the game and access options |
| SaveFiles | (Coming Soon) Choose a save slot |
| DockHub | Central hub: pick jobs or visit shop |
| Shop | Upgrade and repair your brush tool |
| TurtleJob | First job: clean barnacles off a turtle |
--- User Interface ---
- Main Menu UI – Start game, access options
- Job UI – Timer, tool visuals, durability meter
- Shop UI – View/modify current and max durability, see upgrade/repair costs
- Options Menu – Simple toggle menu accessible from the Dock Hub and during a job
--- Getting Started ---
-- Requirements --
- Unity version:
6000.1.5f1 - Recommended: Unity Hub and Git
--- How to Run the Game ---
-
Clone the Repository
- Open git bash
- cd to where you want to clone the repo
- run "git clone https://github.com/ZacHowardUNCC/Barnacle-Buster.git"
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Open with Unity
- Open Unity Hub
- Click "Open Project"
- Select the cloned Barnacle-Buster folder
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Run the Game
- Load the MainMenu scene
- Press Play in the Unity Editor