UnderCatTale

A browser-based RPG parody game inspired by Undertale, featuring Cans - the ultimate cat boss. Experience an epic battle system with multiple attack patterns, moral choices, and dynamic music that adapts to your decisions.

🎬 Game Demo

Demo_10mb.mp4

🎮 Game Features

Core Gameplay

• Heart-based Movement: Navigate using WASD or arrow keys to dodge colorful attacks
• Multiple Attack Types:
  • White attacks: Standard damage on contact
  • Blue attacks: Only hurt when moving
  • Orange attacks: Only hurt when standing still
  • Green attacks: Heal the player on contact
• Choice-driven Story: Your actions determine the narrative path and music
• Boss Battle System: Face off against Cans across multiple phases

Combat System

• FIGHT: Deal damage to progress through combat phases
• ACT: Interact with Cans to change their mood and battle dynamics
• ITEM: Use treats, catnip, and emergency heals strategically
• MERCY: Attempt to end the battle peacefully

Advanced Features

• Rage Mode: Intense phase with enhanced attacks and special mechanics
• Dynamic Music: Soundtrack changes based on player choices (neutral/mercy/genocide routes)
• Status Effects: Catnip intoxication, sleepiness, and invincibility frames
• Multilingual Support: Switch between English and Chinese (中文)
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices

🛠️ Technical Implementation

Technologies Used

• HTML5 Canvas: Real-time 2D graphics rendering
• Vanilla JavaScript: Game logic and mechanics
• CSS3: Responsive UI design and animations
• Web Audio API: Dynamic music system with fade transitions

Game Architecture

• State Management: Comprehensive game state handling (intro, menu, attack, dialogue, endings)
• Animation System: 60fps game loop with delta time calculations
• Collision Detection: Precise hit detection for various attack shapes
• Audio Management: Seamless music transitions and volume controls

🎵 Audio Assets

The game features original music tracks:

• last_goodbye.mp3 - Main theme for neutral/mercy routes
• MEGALOVANIA.mp3 - Intense battle music for genocide route

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Modern web browser with HTML5 Canvas support
• Audio playback capability

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/WWIIITT/UnderCatTale.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd UnderCatTale

3. Open index.html in your web browser or serve via a local web server:

   # Using Python 3
   python -m http.server 8000
   
   # Using Node.js
   npx serve .

4. Access the game at http://localhost:8000

🎯 How to Play

Basic Controls

• Movement: Arrow Keys or WASD
• Menu Navigation: Arrow Keys + Enter or mouse clicks
• Continue Dialogue: Spacebar
• Language Toggle: Language button in bottom-right corner

Combat Tips

• Stay alert for attack color indicators
• Use the brief invincibility period after taking damage
• Green attacks are your friend - they heal you!
• Different moods affect Cans' attack patterns
• Emergency heals are precious in rage mode

Routes

• Mercy Route: Use ACT and MERCY to befriend Cans
• Neutral Route: Balance fighting with peaceful actions
• Genocide Route: Focus on FIGHT to trigger intense battle phases

🏗️ Project Structure

UnderCatTale/
├── index.html          # Main game file with embedded CSS/JS
├── public/
│   ├── catpaw.png     # Cat paw sprite for special attacks
│   ├── last_goodbye.mp3    # Neutral route music
│   └── MEGALOVANIA.mp3     # Rage mode music
└── README.md          # Project documentation

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

1. Bug Reports: Submit issues with detailed reproduction steps
2. Feature Requests: Suggest new attacks, mechanics, or improvements
3. Code Contributions: Fork the repo and submit pull requests
4. Translations: Help add support for more languages
5. Audio Assets: Contribute music or sound effects

Development Guidelines

• Maintain 60fps performance
• Ensure mobile responsiveness
• Follow existing code style
• Test across different browsers
• Document new features thoroughly

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by Undertale by Toby Fox
• Cat behavior research conducted by observing real felines
• Special thanks to all contributors and players

📞 Contact

• Repository: https://github.com/WWIIITT/UnderCatTale
• Issues: Report bugs and request features via GitHub Issues

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Disclaimer:

• This is a fan-made project inspired by Undertale by Toby Fox. All original Undertale assets belong to their respective owners. This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original creators.