Forgotten Madness

Noesis Cutscene
CustomUI-HUD

Inspiration

WorldID: 859925497210663

Forgotten Madness explores what happens when a war machine continues its routines long after its creator is gone. I wanted to blend fast-paced combat with emotional evolution—where every shield, shot, and collected stone slowly reveals the machine’s identity.

What it does

The world features an action-focused, mobile-first gameplay loop:

Autonomous drones with unique projectile attacks
Hidden → protector → main drone combat chain
Stone collection to unlock sub-zones
Cutscenes created using Noesis UI to introduce story moments and transitions

How we built it

The project was built entirely in the Horizon Worlds Desktop Editor with mobile optimization in mind. Core systems include:

Player and enemy projectile mechanics
Complete drone reveal and destruction loop
Stone pickups, scoring, and Aura evolution
Custom life, damage, and HUD logic
Noesis-based cutscenes for cinematic storytelling

All gameplay relies on Horizon scripting APIs, proper use of local execution mode, networking events, and diegetic UI.

Challenges we ran into

Finding and converting external 3D assets into Horizon-ready formats
Building projectile logic, damage systems, and weather events from scratch
Understanding local versus network execution for smooth mobile performance
Synchronizing HUD, GameManager, and persistent values reliably

Accomplishments that we’re proud of

Fully functional projectile combat system
Stone-based progression and Aura evolution
Clean, mobile-friendly HUD
Integrated Noesis cutscenes that enhance storytelling

What we learned

We gained deeper understanding of:

Horizon’s scripting APIs and execution model
Mobile-first performance optimization
Designing satisfying gameplay loops
Integrating Noesis UI for cinematic experiences

What’s next for Forgotten Madness

Next steps include new biomes, additional machine types, richer Aura effects, enhanced cinematics, and a narrative-driven story mode that expands the world and its characters.