🧟‍♂️ The Forgotten Wastes

A top-down, wave-based survival shooter created in Unity (C#).

⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a non-commercial personal project, created solely for learning and portfolio development.
All assets (visual, audio, and design) are either:
– Created independently
– Sourced from royalty-free, free-to-use, or public domain collections
– Modified to be unique and original in presentation

Some thematic elements are inspired by existing post-apocalyptic media, including tabletop maps and games.
Any references to Vault-Tec or similar entities are fictional and not affiliated with or endorsed by any license holder.

No commercial use. No redistribution. No affiliation. Educational only.

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Step into a ruined world where survival is measured in seconds.
You are the vault’s last hope, sent to the surface to scavenge what remains and hold off the mutants.

📦 Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• Mouse + Keyboard
• .NET Desktop Runtime (if not bundled)

💻 Running the Game

1. Download the latest release from the Releases tab
2. Extract the .zip file
3. Run TheForgottenWastes.exe
4. No installation needed. Windows only.

🕹️ How to Play

1. WASD – Move your character
2. Mouse – Aim
3. Left Click – Shoot
4. Avoid enemies, grab pickups, and survive as long as possible
5. Track your high score in the corner of the screen

🎮 Gameplay Features

• ✅ Enemy AI with varied behaviors and pathfinding
• 📈 Score, high score, and supply tracking
• 💊 Pickups (healing kits, supplies)
• 🧠 Object-oriented programming structure
• 🔊 Atmospheric soundscape