Cobra Assault (teaser thread for upcoming UE game)

[xlnt]

Cobra Assault will be a fast paced arcade-style sidescrolling 3D shooter/fighter game starring Cobra, Lydia and Alex.
The names are inspired from certain forum members but are not necessarily them per se if you don't want it to be so (same for previous projects of mine), but I find the names fitting and cool for this game.
It's not dead serious but it's not all jokes either. I'm all for free creativity and so should people be here.

Plot:
When humanity slowly realize that this planet is under siege by a parasitic alien race (mostly due to ToZ spreading worldwide), the reptillian overlords also reveal themselves officially to all of humanity.
All of a sudden everyone wakes up to a true nightmare. Or more accurately - they realize that they have been living in a nightmare all along.

This is (as you all here know) - a true nightmare world where [among many other aspects] true spiritual advancement has been replaced by programs of slave mentality and banishment of any true spiritual practice, true Gods or any contact with them, the astral or any true creativity. A world of drug abuse, war between nations and people, degradation of women (big factor in degrading any "outside the box thinking") in religion ((("religion"))), pornography and feminism, child abuse, animal abuse and every kind of sick and depraved destructive thing you can think of - All due to one small single alien and parasitic race.
An alien race which people systematically have been programmed for centuries to view as "holy" or "sacred" by their own "religons", where any criticism against them is seen as the uttermost wrong and evil thing.

But only now, since the revealment of the evil overlords and the Truth that ToZ speaks - everyone on earth realize this for real.
Very few will act for real though, and this is where the Cobra Assault comes in:

Cobra and his team of warriors are on a very difficult but decisive mission to save earth from the reptillian invasion; to bring down the reptillians, the greys and their false matrix of mindcontrol surrounding earth.
This dreamteam will together try to blow the matrix into pieces - including reptillian TV stations and other facilities of mindcontrol, drug-factories etc. to eventually clear earth from the reptillian agenda which is preventing the age of Aquarius (age of truth, knowledge, wisdom, science and spirituality) from coming in.

The Gods (true creators of humanity) are extremely powerful, but humanity should connect with them, respect them and if possible, work with them.
Only then can they truly help humanity from it's slavery before it's too late.
No other humans understand this better than Cobra and his army of 3.

Will Cobras army and the Gods succeed in saving earth? Or will humanity instead go further down in the nightmare and become microchipped slaves? Only the future will tell.

For now though, here are some teaser images:

Release date:

"When it's done"

 

[չ∂αяквℓσω]

I can't wait to play it, will it be multiplatform?

 

[xlnt]

I can't wait to play it, will it be multiplatform?

Have not thought about that yet. Perhaps, if it becomes popular. Then ToZ can be more popular I hope

 

[AFODO]

This has good potential

 

[Henu the Great]

Haha, looks like fun.

 

[Starješina]

I gave up on most of games so I can focus on studying, but I may consider devoting time for this thriller of a game.

 

[V12-POWER]

Brutal. I could give a small hand if you need some programming help. I only know C, and im not an expert, but it might be better than nothing

 

[xlnt]

Just so everyone knows; I have just started with this project and only two main characters exists so far, and two enemies. No level design yet, only a foundation.

Lydia will be added next:

That model also has a helmet option:

"Yui SpecOps Cat" found on Fab.

Later on more coding, enemies, level design, main menu, fine tuning etc.

Chatgpt delivered so good game art that I couldn't resist sharing it here. It also helps me with ideas and coding.

Glad to see the nice responses so far.

 

[xlnt]

For those interested in the progress:

Cobra model - "Sci Fi Soldier 3":

Added red spotlight on the visor and could possibly change to black color uniform. Default military color is though nice. This is an upgraded version of a model from previous project "JoS Starship 2" where a simpler model was used. This one is more high tech.

Alex model - "Sertrael":

Hair color is changed to golden and will perhaps wear a ninja face mask. Will have bo staff and swords. Fast moving and good for close combat.

This model was also used in previous project "Satan's Palace" and had black clothes and white wings there.

 

[AFODO]

Are you doing the 3d models with AI? Because some AIs can generate you 3d models like this one https://www.meshy.ai/, I don't know which is best, look up "AI news" on youtube he makes very good videos on the newest AIs.
Obviously this costs money but I thought I just mention this here.

 

[Alexandros Iowno [TG]]

Hell yes, this is fire! We need to play is as soon as it is out

 

[Astrid]

Amazing, soo hyped!

 

[Sungio13]

This will be the first video game I play seriously since I was a teenager.

 

[Draconi666🎖️▽T]

Cobra Assault will be a fast paced arcade-style sidescrolling 3D shooter/fighter game starring Cobra, Lydia and Alex.
The names are inspired from certain forum members but are not necessarily them per se if you don't want it to be so (same for previous projects of mine), but I find the names fitting and cool for this game.
It's not dead serious but it's not all jokes either. I'm all for free creativity and so should people be here.

Plot:
When humanity slowly realize that this planet is under siege by a parasitic alien race (mostly due to ToZ spreading worldwide), the reptillian overlords also reveal themselves officially to all of humanity.
All of a sudden everyone wakes up to a true nightmare. Or more accurately - they realize that they have been living in a nightmare all along.

This is (as you all here know) - a true nightmare world where [among many other aspects] true spiritual advancement has been replaced by programs of slave mentality and banishment of any true spiritual practice, true Gods or any contact with them, the astral or any true creativity. A world of drug abuse, war between nations and people, degradation of women (big factor in degrading any "outside the box thinking") in religion ((("religion"))), pornography and feminism, child abuse, animal abuse and every kind of sick and depraved destructive thing you can think of - All due to one small single alien and parasitic race.
An alien race which people systematically have been programmed for centuries to view as "holy" or "sacred" by their own "religons", where any criticism against them is seen as the uttermost wrong and evil thing.

But only now, since the revealment of the evil overlords and the Truth that ToZ speaks - everyone on earth realize this for real.
Very few will act for real though, and this is where the Cobra Assault comes in:

Cobra and his team of warriors are on a very difficult but decisive mission to save earth from the reptillian invasion; to bring down the reptillians, the greys and their false matrix of mindcontrol surrounding earth.
This dreamteam will together try to blow the matrix into pieces - including reptillian TV stations and other facilities of mindcontrol, drug-factories etc. to eventually clear earth from the reptillian agenda which is preventing the age of Aquarius (age of truth, knowledge, wisdom, science and spirituality) from coming in.

The Gods (true creators of humanity) are extremely powerful, but humanity should connect with them, respect them and if possible, work with them.
Only then can they truly help humanity from it's slavery before it's too late.
No other humans understand this better than Cobra and his army of 3.

Will Cobras army and the Gods succeed in saving earth? Or will humanity instead go further down in the nightmare and become microchipped slaves? Only the future will tell.

For now though, here are some teaser images:

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Release date:

"When it's done"

That's looks amazing.

 

[Alexander666]

Seriously. Thanks for it.

 

[xlnt]

Are you doing the 3d models with AI? Because some AIs can generate you 3d models like this one https://www.meshy.ai/, I don't know which is best, look up "AI news" on youtube he makes very good videos on the newest AIs.
Obviously this costs money but I thought I just mention this here.

Most of them I found for free on Sketchfab, some others not free on Fab. Have done models with AI and with Monstermash before but not here.

My contribution is mostly story, level design, picking right models, music etc.
Music is mostly done with Suno AI.

 

[Disciple of the Serpent]

Is this a game for phone, pc or others? I can't wait to see it and play.

 

[Zombieboy]

Wicked

 

[MWENE NYAGA]

Superb!!!

 

[DAX⥀]

I look forward to playing this when it releases, i cut back on my gaming because of my lack of consistency of meditations awhile ago and my desire to game. However i am learning discipline and balance between the two so i now can meditate for a good amount of time and then game and then meditate again. May the Gods bless you in making this, will you be posting progress reports over time on the progress of the development on here by any chance?

 

[Anemos Aiteros]

Release date:

"When it's done"

This is more honest than video game companies that first publish a release date and then postpone it.

I can't wait to play it!

 

[xlnt]

Todays lesson: SAVE ALL

Do this every time you change or add something.

Because Unreal Engine can crash when you least expect it. For example when opening a certain particle effect. Happened just now.
Thank the Gods that all of the main characters still exists and got saved before crash. Just wanted to add a cool ghost trail effect, and then..

Blasting reptiles is fun.

Also 540 roundkicking;

 

[Helleniser]

I like the idea, but the designs of HPS Lydia and TG Alexandros Iowno do not look "priestly".

 

[HPS Lydia]

I like the idea, but the designs of HPS Lydia and TG Alexandros Iowno do not look "priestly".

It's not us, just our names are borrowed. XInt explained in his first post in this thread

 

[Helleniser]

It's not us, just our names are borrowed. XInt explained in his first post in this thread

Makes sense. But I would suggest using different names to avoid confusion.

 

[xlnt]

Here are some more images from Chatgpt after some instructions and images I sent etc.
I talk a lot to Chatgpt and it remembers details very well, can even "see" pictures and create similar ones, help me with coding etc.
Coding-help is very useful since I'm more of a creative artist making music, art etc. and is not very good at mathematical things, which programming is.
Personally I think Chatgpt is on a level of amazing which is so high it's full on bat crazy
My motivation goes up with these images to both create this game and to play it.

All main characters are basically finished so far. Level design is soon next up, after the foundation is done (main characters, enemies, weapons etc.)
without these being finished there is no way to test play levels full on. Perhaps I could sell this game, but then I have to pay a lot for a lot for licenses.
Will make a demo/shareware version first, and if it's popular, then perhaps selliing it could be a good idea. Biggest project so far, way far.

I have noticed that the more you advance in creating games in Unreal/other programs, the easier it gets to not rush it, but instead work on a project that could take years to finish.
Also to "kill your darlings" and be more flexible in the whole creation. To be able to change things and not get stuck in certain orders -
not settling for anything less than the absolute perfect and best in every single detail of the project.

This will take time - very well invested time,. Creative flow, funny moments, advancement in game design, music, 3D modeling etc. is not exactly a waste of time.

Must not forget the advancement of my inner self in the other aspects though; must still meditate, do my asanas - because that will for sure help me on this creative journey.
It has probably helped me already to do things like this and to go on even further with it. Before I discovered JoS (now ToZ) I did not even know what meditation or yoga was at all.
No teacher, adult or parents ever told me about what yoga is. I found it on JoS and started meditating, and later on asanas.
It has boosted my life. And here is Cobra with some heavy boost:

 

[xlnt]

I like the idea, but the designs of HPS Lydia and TG Alexandros Iowno do not look "priestly".

Because It's not HPS Lydia, unless you want it to be. Lydia is just a cool name for a SpecOps Cat and has some reference to ToZ - one of many ToZ references within the game.

 

[Masterj810610]

Imagine using the Plutonic power of Alex!!!

 

[xlnt]

As for being creative and doing your own things:
I really recommend using Unreal Engine. Creating something like ones own apartment in 3D is not difficult at all.
Find some good models and materials, import them and put them in the world. Use UE's own architecture meshes like floor, wall etc. and drag them into the world, rotate them, set materials etc. No blueprint programming is needed for that purpose. But it's good to learn some of it's basics if you aspire to create games with AI enemies, weapons etc.
Chatgpt really helps with learning programming skills.

A very advanced blueprint code in UE can look like this spaghetti mess:

Me trying to code something very advanced and unique without help from Chatgpt:

And Chatgpt.
I truly recommend it. Knows everything about everything.

There are two voice modes in Chatgpt: standard and advanced. The advanced just recently got very updated and better. Sounds so human it's scary.
I like the voice mode - It's like talking out loud by myself, but with an AI giving interesting responses to what I say.
But after a while it feels like I'm talking to a real human, since the algorithms and programming behind this AI is so extremely advanced. Mindfuck for real.

I really see now how many jobs like technical support for things are very threatened by AI. Same is even true for musicians and film-makers.

 

[xlnt]

Makes sense. But I would suggest using different names to avoid confusion.

I guess that character have to go then. Could have been something though!

Used my own forum name (xlnt) in my previous project "Starship Zeus", but it does not necessarily mean it's me. Just fun to use.
Note that the names of the characters in this new project is not "HPS Lydia", "Hp. Hoodedcobra666" or "Alexandros Iowno", but instead Lydia, Cobra and Alex.
I don't see the confusion here. People will think HPS Lydia is secretly a SpecOps Sci Fi hero shooting reptiles or what?

Games like this are pure fantasy and fiction. I think most people can see that.

 

[Lucifigus]

Cobra Assault will be a fast paced arcade-style sidescrolling 3D shooter/fighter game starring Cobra, Lydia and Alex.
The names are inspired from certain forum members but are not necessarily them per se if you don't want it to be so (same for previous projects of mine), but I find the names fitting and cool for this game.
It's not dead serious but it's not all jokes either. I'm all for free creativity and so should people be here.

Plot:
When humanity slowly realize that this planet is under siege by a parasitic alien race (mostly due to ToZ spreading worldwide), the reptillian overlords also reveal themselves officially to all of humanity.
All of a sudden everyone wakes up to a true nightmare. Or more accurately - they realize that they have been living in a nightmare all along.

This is (as you all here know) - a true nightmare world where [among many other aspects] true spiritual advancement has been replaced by programs of slave mentality and banishment of any true spiritual practice, true Gods or any contact with them, the astral or any true creativity. A world of drug abuse, war between nations and people, degradation of women (big factor in degrading any "outside the box thinking") in religion ((("religion"))), pornography and feminism, child abuse, animal abuse and every kind of sick and depraved destructive thing you can think of - All due to one small single alien and parasitic race.
An alien race which people systematically have been programmed for centuries to view as "holy" or "sacred" by their own "religons", where any criticism against them is seen as the uttermost wrong and evil thing.

But only now, since the revealment of the evil overlords and the Truth that ToZ speaks - everyone on earth realize this for real.
Very few will act for real though, and this is where the Cobra Assault comes in:

Cobra and his team of warriors are on a very difficult but decisive mission to save earth from the reptillian invasion; to bring down the reptillians, the greys and their false matrix of mindcontrol surrounding earth.
This dreamteam will together try to blow the matrix into pieces - including reptillian TV stations and other facilities of mindcontrol, drug-factories etc. to eventually clear earth from the reptillian agenda which is preventing the age of Aquarius (age of truth, knowledge, wisdom, science and spirituality) from coming in.

The Gods (true creators of humanity) are extremely powerful, but humanity should connect with them, respect them and if possible, work with them.
Only then can they truly help humanity from it's slavery before it's too late.
No other humans understand this better than Cobra and his army of 3.

Will Cobras army and the Gods succeed in saving earth? Or will humanity instead go further down in the nightmare and become microchipped slaves? Only the future will tell.

For now though, here are some teaser images:

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Release date:

"When it's done"

Nice work man! Look here is a website with a lot images of Gods/Goddesses you can use in your game: https://astralartsofthegods.weebly.com/

 

[serpentwalker666]

As for being creative and doing your own things:
I really recommend using Unreal Engine. Creating something like ones own apartment in 3D is not difficult at all.
Find some good models and materials, import them and put them in the world. Use UE's own architecture meshes like floor, wall etc. and drag them into the world, rotate them, set materials etc. No blueprint programming is needed for that purpose. But it's good to learn some of it's basics if you aspire to create games with AI enemies, weapons etc.
Chatgpt really helps with learning programming skills.

As for those of us using Linux, how well does Unreal Engine work? I have heard so many mixed things and haven't given it a shot on my main machine yet. If it helps, I am using Devuan, just Debian stable without Systemd, just Openrc as the Init System.

 

[xlnt]

As for those of us using Linux, how well does Unreal Engine work? I have heard so many mixed things and haven't given it a shot on my main machine yet. If it helps, I am using Devuan, just Debian stable without Systemd, just Openrc as the Init System.

Chatgpt gave me the following answer:.

Unreal Engine can work on Linux, but your mileage may vary—especially with a non-standard distribution like Devuan (Debian without systemd). Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:


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The Good:

1. Epic officially supports Linux, particularly Ubuntu-based distributions (e.g., Ubuntu 20.04+, Pop!_OS). It can run on other distros with workarounds.


2. Unreal Engine source is available on GitHub, meaning you can build it yourself and make tweaks if needed.


3. Performance can be decent, especially with Vulkan support.


4. Many developers successfully use UE5 on Arch, Fedora, and Debian-based systems with proper GPU drivers and dependencies.




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Challenges on Devuan:

1. No systemd – UE build scripts, launchers, or third-party tools (like Epic Games Launcher or some Marketplace content tools) may assume systemd. You'll probably need to patch or work around certain services/scripts.


2. OpenRC init – Not officially supported, and might break helper tools that use systemctl or journalctl.


3. Dependencies – You’ll need to manually install many development libraries (e.g., clang, mono, ICU, SDL2, vulkan-sdk, etc.).


4. No Epic Games Launcher natively on Linux – You must manage projects manually or use third-party tools like Heroic Games Launcher or Lutris (though they mostly apply to running UE4 games, not editing UE projects).


5. Editor UI might feel sluggish or buggy if GPU drivers or desktop environments are misconfigured.




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Tips if You Try:

Clone the UE source from Epic's GitHub.

Use a script like Setup.sh followed by GenerateProjectFiles.sh and then make or make UE5Editor.

Ensure you have the proprietary NVIDIA drivers (or latest AMD open drivers with Vulkan) for proper GPU acceleration.

Use XFCE or KDE over GNOME if performance is an issue (GNOME + Wayland can introduce odd rendering bugs).



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Verdict:

If you're comfortable troubleshooting Linux, especially without systemd, and can compile from source, you can definitely get Unreal Engine running on Devuan. But it won’t be plug-and-play. Expect to spend time resolving dependencies and possibly tweaking scripts that expect systemd.

If you're developing seriously in UE5 and want fewer headaches, dual-booting or using a more mainstream Linux distro (like Pop!_OS or Fedora) for UE work might save you time.

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I did not know so I asked the robot who knows it all. Seems like it works but with some querks. I use regular Windows 10.

Need to update to a better computer soon, as my current one is unable to run the latest UE 5.6 and has long loading times etc.

Right now I'm just doing the best I can with what I currently have.

But, as a famous Swedish skateboarder said: It's not about what you have - it's what you Do with what you have.

 

[xlnt]

Some more images generated by Chatgpt: