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A fast, responsive melee combat system where players use drag-based gestures to perform attacks, block in specific directions, parry at precise timing, and read enemy behavior to counter or exploit openings.

Inspired by: Sekiro, Hollow Knight, For Honor, Ghost of Tsushima.

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⚔️ PLAYER COMBAT MECHANICS

NORMAL ATTACK (Light Attack)

• Input: Quick LMB drag in one direction (e.g., Up / Down / Side)
• Effect: Executes a basic attack in that direction
• Purpose: Fast poke, combo starter, safe to use

HEAVY ATTACK

• Input: Hold LMB for >1s then drag
• Effect: Powerful, slow attack with extra posture damage
• Purpose: Break enemy guard or counter strong attacks

FLUID COMBO GESTURE SYSTEM

• Input: Series of drag gestures (e.g., Down > Up > Side)
• Condition: Requires stamina, must input within a time window
• Reward: Executes a flowing multi-hit combo with increased damage and mobility
• Cancel Condition:
  • Invalid gesture
  • Exceeded time limit
  • Stamina depleted

BLOCK (Directional Hold)

• Input: Hold RMB and drag in a direction
• Effect: Blocks attacks coming from that direction
• Posture Cost: Slowly reduces posture if hit repeatedly
• Use: Safer for beginners, but passive

ACTIVE BLOCK / PARRY

• Input: Quick RMB swipe in the right direction at the correct time
• Effect: Perfect parry if timed correctly; enemy staggered
• Use: High risk, high reward option

😈 ENEMY COMBAT AI

STATES

• Attack (Standard / Strong)
• Block (Directional Guard: Up / Side / Down)
• Feint (Fake > delay > real hit)
• Flurry (Rapid chain attack in varied directions)

BEHAVIOR

• Will block based on player tendencies
• Has posture bar; can be guard-broken
• Performs feints to bait early parries
• Uses flurry to punish static blocking

🏃‍ COMBAT INTERACTION LOGIC