Velocity – Dev Blog

Velocity is a fast-paced, sci-fi themed parkour shooter game developed by Krishnamohan Productions. The game is being built in Unity with a clean, low-poly aesthetic and emphasizes fluid movement, vertical traversal, and reflexive combat.

Currently, Chapters 1 and 2 are complete and available as a playable prototype. You can download it now on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Chapter 3 is now in progress and focuses on introducing full FPS shooting systems, AI enemies, and combat mechanics. The gameplay is evolving from parkour-only traversal into dynamic, shoot-and-run engagements across large vertical maps.

🎮 Download Velocity on Itch.io

🛠️ Chapters 1 & 2 – Core Systems

The first two chapters of development have laid the foundation:

Movement system: wall running, ledge grabs, vaulting, and momentum-based dashes coded from scratch using Unity’s Character Controller and Rigidbody systems.
Level design tools: modular environment kit created using low-poly assets (some from the Unity Asset Store, others custom built).
Camera & controls: first-person controller with smooth mouse look, camera shake, and field of view (FOV) transitions.
Sound & feedback: placeholder audio for jumps, landings, and sliding using FMOD integration for future audio mixing control.

The prototype level includes a short test map to demonstrate momentum chaining and vertical traversal through stacked buildings and broken terrain.

🧪 Design Challenges

One of the biggest early challenges was building a parkour system that “feels right.” Unlike linear shooters, Velocity needs to support improvisation and spontaneous movement choices. That means designing:

Movement logic that adapts based on player speed and momentum
Collision detection that doesn't punish vertical play or ledge approaches
Player input that reacts immediately but also supports chaining actions (wall → vault → dash)

This was achieved by blending raycasts, trigger volumes, and input queues, along with adjusting Unity’s physics material friction and bounce settings. It’s still a work in progress but very playable.

🎯 Chapter 3 – Combat & Enemies

With parkour movement mostly functional, Chapter 3 aims to introduce FPS mechanics without breaking the flow of movement. Key goals include:

Weapons: build a basic gun system with shooting, reload, aim spread, and animations
AI Enemies: create simple humanoid enemies using NavMesh agents, patrol logic, and line-of-sight awareness
Health system: both for player and enemies, including regen and UI indicators
Combat flow: enemies placed in a way that encourages motion — never camp-and-shoot

The vision is for a hybrid shooter where movement is not just possible, but required — where parkour is your defense and offense.

📦 Assets & Tools

Velocity uses a mix of free and premium assets from the Unity Asset Store, such as:

Low Poly Environment Pack (used for modular buildings)
Stylized FX pack (for trails, dashes, etc.)
Simple UI elements for health bars and crosshairs

All core systems like movement, camera, shooting, and physics were written by me in C# using Unity’s built-in systems — no third-party controller frameworks.

🔍 What’s Next?

Here’s what I’m currently working on:

Finishing FPS weapon mechanics (recoil, reloads, bullet impacts)
Adding dummy AI enemies for testing player damage and evasion
New prototype level for combat testing — taller structures, cover, rooftops
Better UI feedback: damage indicators, objective markers, etc.

Once Chapter 3 is playable, I’ll update the itch.io page and maybe start doing gameplay videos or a trailer.

📣 Community & Feedback

If you’re into indie games, Unity dev, or parkour shooters, I’d love your feedback. Whether it’s control feel, bugs, level suggestions, or features you’d want — everything helps me improve.

Drop a comment on the game page, or reach out on social media. I’m especially open to testers once Chapter 3 hits.

💡 Closing Thoughts

Velocity is still early, but it's shaping into something unique. Combining high-mobility traversal with reactive combat is a design challenge I’m enjoying deeply. As a solo developer, every chapter is a chance to learn more about Unity, game feel, and interactive storytelling.

Thanks for reading. Download the build, try it out, and stay tuned for Chapter 3.

— Krishnamohan Yagneswaran