Unreal Engine Paper2D Combat Framework

2.5D Platformer Combat Framework (Data-Driven, Modular)

A clean, extensible combat foundation for 2.5D platformer games, built with commitment-based action, stamina, and data-driven attacks in mind.

This framework focuses on player and basic AI combat on a restricted XY plane, making it ideal for 2.5D platformers, Paper2D projects, and side-scrolling action games.

Combat behavior is driven by Attack Data Assets, allowing you to create and rebalance attacks, animations, damage, and timing without editing Blueprints.

Features

• Player and basic AI combat

• Combo support for player and enemies

• Stamina-gated attacks and recovery

• Data Asset driven attack system

• Animation-driven attack execution

• Hit detection, knockback, and recovery

• Modular, dependency-free architecture

• Designer-friendly setup (tweak values, not graphs)

Extras

• Modular level prefabs

• Damage / healing volumes with designer-controlled tick behavior

Notes

• Includes one core attack type designed to be easily extended

• AI uses a simple move → attack → repeat loop, intended as a starting point for custom behaviors

Documentation

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r56g79pJTxF4tJXfhHtFSIh3CkNGjwa20QGrgV5L9ZU/...

Notes:

This framework will continue to receive improvements and updates. Feedback is welcome and helps guide future development.