Next-generation 3D building destruction physics for PC and VR

Software grant provided by the Autodesk Foundation.

The 2D mobile app game is a free prototype which is the basis of the current 3D PC experience.

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Impulse Control is designed to showcase structural mechanics through interactive entertainment by simulating real-world structural systems response to dynamic forces. Players interact with structures composed of beams, frames, and trusses, each modeled with realistic physical behavior. These structural responses aren’t just background details, they’re integral to the game’s objectives and strategy.
What Makes Impulse Control Unique?
Primary Features:
- Accurate Structural Modeling: Every beam and joint behaves as it would in reality.
- Extensibility: The underlying system is scalable to develop and deploy across levels.
- Personality-Driven Gameplay: Player decisions are influenced by psychological profiling.
The Player Journey
The adventure begins in POLAR Labs, where players meet the enigmatic Warden. Through a series of questions, players are assigned an elemental identity based on their responses.
Each level presents a unique puzzle: dismantle a structure and eliminate all enemies by:
- Direct projectile impact applying overwhelming force to trigger structural failure
- Inducing collapse through repeated strikes and progressive collapse
- Sliding enemies off precarious edges
- Harmonic resonance of vibrating structure
Points are awarded for successful eliminations, with future iterations potentially unlocking advanced abilities and more complex levels.
Why It Stands Out
Impulse Control is a scientific demonstration wrapped in an interactive narrative. Unlike typical block-toppling games, the structures behave like real buildings, with rigid connections and authentic failure modes.
Behind the scenes, procedural generation enables the creation of 80 unique levels, ensuring variety and replayability. The name Impulse Control is a nod to the engineering concept of base-isolated structures responding to seismic impulses.
What's next?
See what features will be included in the next build.