Recreating Batman Arkham's Freeflow Combat | Mix and Jam

This project is a take on the Freeflow Combat system from the Batman Arkham series of games! Let’s explore game dev techniques and try to achieve a similar system!
PROJECT REPOSITORY
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Timestamps
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Steps
01:06 - Project Creation
01:31 - Enemy Detection (Directional)
01:59 - Player Movement (DOTween)
02:39 - Mixamo Animations
03:08 - Impact Particle
03:21 - Enemy Movement
03:47 - Enemy Attack
04:03 - Counter System
05:01 - Enemy Damage & Last Hit Logic
05:51 - Basic AI
06:35 - Result
07:01 - Download Information

[@Danidev]

I missed these, really cool episode bro!

[@mixandjam]

Thanks Dani!!! I also missed working on these! Hopefully I’ll have more time to make more videos soon!

[@Danidev]

@@mixandjam Yeah man, would love to see more! Hope you find the time

[@TPD_Dev]

Me too

[@ramen201]

@@Danidev waiting for new video but take your time :)

[@aditirajbhar7228]

Look who developer of Muck!!

[@iHeartGameDev]

Absolute magic how you're able to break down these mechanics into so many understandable steps and explain them so well. I am so freaking impressed, André!

[@emirhan2419]

Can you make it full tutorial this project, iHeartGameDev?

[@dylanking165]

I came here to watch this on my break from watching your tutorial haha

[@TheJoppemin]

I was today years old when i found out you can just insert a IEnumerator inside a function instead of calling a Coroutine

[@ezone-com]

What?!? Which script is it in? (this would be so useful)

[@libiroli]

​@@ezone-com 4:13

[@ezone-com]

@@libiroli Thanks!!

[@nextProgram]

If you're talking about the function at 4:13, I think you might be misunderstanding the code a bit. He's still calling the PrepAttack coroutine, the only difference is he wrote PrepAttack as a local function. The behavior in this case is the same as putting PrepAttack outside of the method.

[@darksunrise957]

@@nextProgram Still, I didn't know you COULD write nested functions like that. I don't see a huge usecase for it, but it's a useful tool nonetheless.

[@xanderabbey8529]

OK, now this tutorial is just solid gold. Absolutely amazing job!

[@jack4law]

It’s been a while! Welcome back :D

[@hm4266]

Hell yeah he’s back!

[@macepunky6406]

just wow! i've requested this on the comments of 2 previous videos and now here it is! i've insta liked the video before watching it,everything is so well explained ...you're amazing and your channel its a super motivator to go deep dive into game development! Thanks and keep up!

[@mixandjam]

Thanks Mace! This is a very requested mechanic but of course I always read comments and take into consideration every idea! Happy you like it!

[@Soloman274]

Where are you man? Your channel is truly unique gem on its own!

[@planetofeffects5422]

You made the combat of one of the best video games all on your own, thought you'd be rusty after a few months without a video.

[@EdwardFacundo]

Great to hear from you again! This channel is a MUST WATCH for every game developer. Thanks for your hard work and contribution for the entire scene! Um grande abraço!

[@JamgStudio]

Really awesome thanks so much !!!! 🥳😱🥺

[@TgShOcKeR]

Dude....you're SOOO GOOD, this is an amazing portfolio as well. Please, don't stop making these videos, I'm learning soooo much and you're giving me a new perspective on a lot of mechanics, and I'm pretty sure everyone else thinks the same way. Looking forward to seeing all your projects in the future!!!

[@nuclearapples1412]

Been a little while but instantly pressed that like button before the intro jingle finished

[@ofirrolev]

But then when you finish the video and wanna click that like button you can't because it's already done

[@GAMEGLiTcHDevelopment]

This is epic! I had a feeling you were going to do a tutorial about this. Great job André!

[@WannibeManisha]

This was great! Love how smooth it all looked.

[@RyoHazuki1]

I'm so impressed at how you break down the challenge, not to mention your skills to bring everything together. Very inspiring.

[@OPMultiplayerCoopGames]

I can't believe you finally did this! I have been commenting so many times asking for this. Thanks

[@AlarmedPizza]

Thank you for the explanation and the files! Just discovered this channel and subbed immediately once I saw the quality and generosity of your content.

[@RandomocityGaming1208]

Incredible video! It's always really inspiring seeing what you can do with time and clever design choices. Your vids encourage me to keep learning!

[@gowtham27501]

It's been a very long time since you posted a video,good to see you again

[@adrianrhesa7546]

Just amazing. I always like the way you explain and the topics you picked. It never disappoint! Thank you Andre.

[@protofun]

Dude, this is incredible! I love how you get the most out of Unity's features. 👏👏👏

[@youngknight5589]

It's really cool how you pulled this off and it's awesome you open sourced it, I just saw the latest movie and was playing Arkham Knight, so I watched this video again :) this is a really cool channel as a whole

[@Wwise_sounds]

Amazing work! Really like the editing showing the codes for each section.

[@judhajit7485]

Wow! I have been pulling my hairs out for the past few months to figure out the arkham style combat system. And you, sir, just made it look so damn easy. thanks for this! Subscribed.

[@vitorhugoferreira9559]

Great video! Idea for the next one: The climbing in shadow of the colossus

[@paulkyle]

These kinda videos make me cry. Cause it's so evident that you love what you're doing, you're enjoying solving creative problems and in the end it pays off so fucking much!

[@__Rizzler__]

Love you bro. This was exactly what I needed. Please make more videos like this

[@infinitenight7246]

This is insanely crazy! Thank you so much for this! I want to implement a similar system in my game and finding this video is a complete goldmine 😭

[@GDGAI]

Maybe you could recreate the capture mechanic from Mario Odyssey

[@shlokshah5379]

Make basic mario movent Throw cappy Check enemy tag / layer Add enemy movement script over mario Polish Done

[@shlokshah5379]

@@bezoro-personal tags are more simples also they don't require a lot of computing power as in scripts or names

[@oozly9291]

I’d love if you ever made a “assemble with care” mechanics. Cannot make that for the life of me

[@amnesiacsandwich66]

It's been a while since you uploaded! It's nice to see you again! By the way, I LOVE Batman Arkham's combat system. It's so satisfying.

[@lawrence9713]

Omg, the timing of this video getting uploaded is just perfect. Wanted to do exactly that combat

[@breaking_studio]

Wonderful tutorial, clear, concise, and straight to the point. Perfect for grasping the mechanics underneath. Thank you!

[@alessandromazza4557]

I missed this series, it's so satisfying to see the logic behind a game system being broken down and recreated by scratch!

[@Tarodev]

What an amazing video. I hope to release videos of your quality one day!

[@ElaDivine]

You're a real asset to this industry my friend. Glad to see you back (hopefully)

[@danielkitanaxi]

Excellent video and explanation! welcome back

[@obaynaeem8595]

HE'S BACK 😍😍😍

[@lemetamax]

This is so cool! Great source material for this game project I have in mind. Thanks!!

[@TNTCProject]

Awesome, my man. As always top quality content!

[@arnedebeer]

Man you make it look way easier than it really is! Great job!

[@fassbenderc.c.6590]

I can't believe how awesome this is!

[@Dignelson]

No words to describe such a good job. I am a mobile developer and I am really trying to enter the games world. It is fantastic seeing how the actions behind the scenes. Thank you, mate, I hope one day I can contribute to your incredible job.

[@diher57]

Always a great content, love these .

[@bdd740]

Really hard to believe how awsome it is. Thanks a lot.

[@rickality6344]

I was just thinking about an arkham unity game. Keep up the good work!

[@vishwahsiva8738]

You are GOD sent,this is what I am looking for past 2 days

[@PetersonRodrigues0]

Amazingly done!

[@ChiliDev]

Welcome back! I missed these

[@ronigleydsonvilasnovas8067]

I watch all your videos, they are very interesting and didactic. Congratulations !!! a hug from Brazil

[@Skeffles]

Fantastic recreation! I loved this video

[@samyam]

This is amazing! Love the batman game series and glad to see the input system and cinemachine being used!

[@samyam]

@The Aidency Hello!! 😁

[@timondutoit8087]

Wow! I've been agonising over how to do something like this for a while now. Thanks for giving me a spring board!

[@bhavya.prashant]

You're a hero! Thank you for making such amazing content.

[@Garvish_Parekh]

Dude this was sooo awesome, Loved it!!!!

[@Jetiix]

It’s awesome how easy you make it look

[@omerfarukbykl6097]

Great as always

[@helioswfb]

End result gave me goosebumps

[@bootybjones9643]

fantastic work as always! :)

[@LowLevelLemmy]

This is my favorite video so far. I've always wondered how this is done. You really make this seem so easy and simple. Whens your next vid?? 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@joy211191]

Just the thing I was searching for.

[@avottero9007]

Picture this a prototype 2 mixing jam episode I would be so pumped for that 😆😎😁 hunt ability

[@joclpacheb]

Thank you so much!!! This is incredible 😭

[@balikif]

you amaze me every time!

[@ataleofgamesandcats7672]

Great video as always!!!

[@ahmedelmolla6441]

Absolute Great Welcome back

[@Norbingel]

Someone in an online group I'm in was looking for something like this just recently. I was only able to give a rough suggestion on how I thought it could be done so this is much better! Also, I'd like to reiterate my request for you to consider making the snake movement of Snake Pass. Thanks!

[@tinymike318]

This is really amazing work bro. Hope to be as skilled as you someday :)

[@AlexBlackfrost]

Awesome! Jammo's resume is amazing: superhero, ghostbuster, swordsman...

[@peatral]

The video I have waited for!

[@GameDevExperiments]

Wow! This looks amazing :)

[@mostlypixels2975]

You're on a whole other level than the rest of us

[@subarukun8001]

Bro, you are amazing I have shared your channel with my friends already

[@indrajitadhikary6989]

Superb explanation. You are a great teacher.

[@rollizle]

This is awesome dude!

[@ChadCarter]

Really impressed, well done!

[@carlosfraga4621]

I waited for this moment my hole life

[@gorudonu]

You make me want to try unity every time you upload new movie, thanks for doing those!

[@vishwahsiva8738]

Can you make prey 2017 mimic mechanic like transforming the player to coffee mug or chair and move them

[@AntoCharles]

Jammo's wake up todo list: Violence Violence Violence Violence but glad your back hope to see more of you sooner than later :D

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

It's always a good day when M&J uploads.

[@rohitwesley]

You amazing , keep going kep going , love your stuff missed these

[@atm0t5]

Bravo and thank you!

[@Shivyyy]

Damn you made it look so easy lol . Nice work!

[@am-apps-games]

Love it! Thank you!

[@GameDesignverse]

Amazing i just love how you replicated this to be the absolute same ❤

[@nextProgram]

Great video. I'd love if you'd be able to recreate the functionality of Katamari, e.g. being able to roll things up and have them appear on the ball.

[@kjd7174]

I wish we had a proper tutorial like this for Unreal Engine 5.

[@SweetPeteInTheBackSeat]

Man, that's incredible

[@avottero9007]

I always like these videos especially to replicate the systems that means if anyone can make a make a combat system that means higher variety of games with special combat systems special abilities like superpowers and such

[@VoidG7867]

This is amazing

[@kumako8966]

YOOOO thats awesome!

[@CGSmoothie]

Yes my favorite channel uploads today :D

[@hojaverde5265]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing :D

[@rasmuspedersen4891]

👀 looking good! i always enjoy playing games with good flow ;)

[@pinkliongaming8769]

My absolute favourite part is the counter system, if you get attacked by multiple opponents at the same time Batman can counter each of them in a way that makes sense. Sidestep the first guy, catch the leg of the second guy and flip him over, the quickly spin around to throw the stumbling first guy into the third guy. And it even incorporates the environment Batman can slam an enemy into a nearby wall or bang his head against a rail

[@D3kryption]

Holy freaking crap. You actually did it. You created free flow combat. You absolute madman and genius!!!

[@MarekNijaki]

Amazing!

[@BornthrupiecesEntertainment]

This is exactly how my work flow with Cinemachine has been, man thank you...