# Genoblox 2.5D — 16-Bit HD-2D JRPG Game Engine

> Genoblox is a next-generation 16-bit HD-2D JRPG game engine and 3D visual workspace built for modern indie game developers. It blends authentic 90s retro pixel aesthetics with modern 3D lighting, procedural terrain cliff generation, wall occlusion, and one-click Android & desktop export.

## Overview
- **Product Name**: Genoblox 2.5D
- **Official Website**: https://genoblox.com
- **Repository**: https://github.com/ismailxebia/genoblox-web
- **Target Platforms**: macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
- **Core Engine Runtime**: Unified Godot 4.3 runtime integration
- **Genre & Style**: 16-Bit HD-2D, 2.5D JRPG, Retro Adventure, Pixel-Art 3D

## Key Capabilities & Features

### 1. Procedural 2.5D Terrain & Soil Cutaway
- Multi-tier heightmap generation with automatic geological rock and soil cutaways.
- Auto-tiling natural cliff edges, stair elevation transitions, and soil layer cross-sections.
- Dynamic water shader system with realistic beach foam and shoreline wave physics.

### 2. HD-2D Lighting & Atmosphere
- Volumetric lighting and cloud shadow projection presets for retro pixel worlds.
- Real-time day/night cycles with warm interior lamp illumination and ambient occlusion.

### 3. Wall Occlusion & Camera Cutout
- Camera raycast occlusion cutout: buildings automatically slice away or become translucent when player characters walk behind them.
- Prevents visual obstructions in dense isometric village and dungeon layouts.

### 4. Modular 3D Wall & Prop Studio
- Interactive 3D translation and scaling gizmos directly inside the scene editor.
- Ceramic tile and wall-mounted prop placement with auto-snapping grid mechanics.

### 5. Zero-Texture-Swap Character Spritesheets
- Master hero spritesheet architecture supporting 4-directional and 8-directional cycles.
- Integrated Idle, Walk, Run, and Combat animations without atlas rebinding overhead.

### 6. One-Click Multiplatform Export
- Streamlined Godot 4.3 compilation pipeline.
- Instant export to Android APK, desktop binaries (macOS, Windows, Linux), and WebGL.

## Release Schedule & Roadmap
- **Version 1.0.0 (01 Oct 2026)**: Master Hero Spritesheets, 1-Click Android Export, Title Screen & Audio Engine.
- **Version 1.1.0 (15 Oct 2026)**: Wall Occlusion System, Modular 3D Wall Studio, Interactive Transform Gizmos.
- **Version 1.2.0 (30 Oct 2026)**: Procedural Terrain Cliffs, Water Beach Foam Shader, Volumetric Lighting Presets.
- **Current Status**: Version 1.2.0 is in Private Candidate Testing. Public release binaries launch on 30 October 2026.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Genoblox?
Genoblox is an all-in-one 16-bit HD-2D JRPG game engine designed to create retro-inspired 2.5D games with modern graphics, procedural cliffs, and multiplatform distribution.

### How does Genoblox achieve the HD-2D aesthetic?
By combining authentic 16-bit pixel art sprite rendering with modern 3D perspective, depth of field, real-time volumetric shadows, and procedural 3D environments.

### Which platforms can games made with Genoblox be deployed to?
Games can be exported directly to Android APK, Windows, macOS, and Linux via its unified Godot 4.3 compilation pipeline.