Vertex Vanguard

A game by Sondre Nordmoen and Dorian Badel
Command an army of shapes in tactical geometric warfare.

Vertex Vanguard combines tactical combat with strategic army management in a minimalist geometric world. Lead your forces across an overworld map, engage in chess-like battles, and defend against an advancing enemy army.

Controls

• Left click around to select and move units and armies as well as activate special tile features.
• Use AWSD to move the camera around on the overworld map
• Hit ESC for a quick restart or to make the great soundtrack louder

Features

• Tactical Combat: Control units individually on grid-based battlefields with elevation and environmental elements
• Strategic Overworld: Move armies across connected clearings and plan your defensive strategy
• Battle Preparation: Carefully select who to bring into battle and how to start fights
• Turn-Based Gameplay: Plan how to move your units to maximum effect and minimal loss.
• Geometric Art Style: Clean, minimalist visuals featuring geometric shapes and strategic clarity

Gameplay

Navigate an overworld map where every movement matters. When armies clash, transition into tactical combat on varied battlefields. Plan your approach, position your forces, and outmanoeuvre your opponents in turn-based encounters.

Inspired by classical tactical games and historical warfare, Vertex Vanguard offers a unique blend of accessibility and strategic depth.

Credits

Development Team:
Sondre Nordmoen & Dorian Badel - Game Design & Programming
Bachelor of Computer Science working on this project as part of their Master's level GameLab course

Music:
Adrian Valčić - Master of Musical Arts

Historical Consultation & Background:
Luka Božinović - Master of History

Academic Institution:
UiT - Arctic University of Norway
GameLab Master's Course

Unity Asset Store:
Low Poly Water - Ebru Dogan
Fantasy Skybox FREE - Render Knight
Low-Poly Simple Nature Pack - JustCreate

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Created with Unity and C# using SOLID principles, state pattern for game flow, observer pattern for events, and command pattern for unit actions.