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Freedom fighters

May 20, 2020

Freedom Fighter is a high-quality PC fighting game developed by Exanwo Studio for our client Jeorrad Thomas. Designed in the tradition of classic arcade fighters, the game combines fast-paced combat, richly detailed 3D characters, and immersive environments to create a modern fighting experience.

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Freedom fighters

Concept Art

Our team began with detailed concept sketches that defined the characters’ personalities, costumes, and combat styles. Environment concepts were also created to set the mood and establish the atmosphere of the game’s fighting arenas.

Highlights:

Weapon and prop concepts used in gameplay.

Character design sheets showing early sketches.

Environment thumbnails capturing mood and style.

3D Characters

Every fighter in Freedom Fighter was crafted with attention to detail, from realistic body proportions to expressive facial rigs. Characters were designed to be both visually striking and animation-ready, ensuring smooth combat performance.

Highlights:

  • High-poly sculpting and retopology for optimization.
  • Rigging with IK systems for responsive fighting moves.
  • Facial blendshapes for expressions and cinematic cutscenes.
  • Distinct costumes and visual identity for each fighter.

Game Environments

The game features a variety of interactive arenas, each with its own mood and design inspired by urban and industrial settings. Lighting and VFX were used to enhance the intensity of combat.

Highlights:

  • Detailed modular environments optimized for performance.
  • Dynamic lighting and weather variations for atmosphere.
  • Props and destructible elements integrated into gameplay.

Gameplay Mechanics

The core of Freedom Fighter lies in its mechanically rich combat system.

  • Classic Fighting Style – Inspired by titles like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat.
  • Combo System – Players can chain light, medium, and heavy attacks into powerful combos.
  • Special Moves & Supers – Each fighter has unique abilities and cinematic super moves.
  • Balanced Multiplayer – Designed for competitive play, with smooth input responsiveness.
  • AI Opponents – Smart AI provides challenging single-player fights.

All mechanics were built in Unreal Engine 5 using a mix of Blueprints and C++ for maximum performance.

Sound & Music

Audio played a key role in bringing Freedom Fighter to life. Every punch, kick, and special move was paired with impactful sound design to make combat feel more intense and satisfying.

  • Combat Sound Design – Crisp impact sounds for hits, blocks, and combos to emphasize player feedback.
  • Character Voices – Distinct voice lines and grunts add personality to each fighter.
  • Environmental Audio – Ambient sounds tailored to each arena, from industrial machinery to crowd reactions.
  • Music Score – High-energy tracks that build tension and excitement during battles.
  • Cinematic Audio – Layered sound design for intros, supers, and cutscenes to heighten dramatic impact.

Outcome

The result is an AAA-quality prototype that demonstrates Exanwo Studio’s ability to create a full fighting game experience from concept to execution. With polished visuals, detailed characters, and responsive gameplay mechanics, Freedom Fighter captures the energy of classic fighters in a modern Unreal Engine 5 package.