Lecture Notes: Kenji - The Next Legendary Brawler

Introduction to Kenji

• Kenji is presented as the next legendary brawler in the game.
• Overview of his attacks and abilities.

Main Abilities

• First Attack: Dash forward.
• Second Attack: Wide swipe; two swipes follow in a sequence.
• Super Move: Allows crossing lanes, potentially grabbing gems like Colette.

Gadgets and Star Powers

• Gadget: Allows multiple dashes, enabling up to six consecutive dashes.
• First Star Power: Extends super duration.
• Second Star Power: Improves shield.
• Additional Gadgets: One provides healing abilities.

Observations and Challenges

• Challenges with Kenji's super power, especially near walls.
• Kenji's attacks provide healing when they damage enemies.
• Noted difficulty in aiming and overwhelming gameplay.

Practical Gameplay Insights

• Auto-aim might be beneficial due to Kenji's fast-paced action.
• Effectiveness against different brawler types.
• Kenji’s dash causes 1000 damage; sword deals 2000 damage.
• Healing trait from successful attacks is significant.

Strategies

• Super and gadget use for maximizing health regen and damage.
• Kenji's effectiveness on the safe, almost unkillable status due to healing.
• Auto-aim strategy is effective; continuous healing from attacks.

Fun and Challenges

• Kenji provides a fun but chaotic gameplay experience.
• The character's mechanics lead to impressive chaining of attacks and heals.

Gameplay Experiments and Learnings

• Experimented with different gameplay modes and strategies.
• Noted the learning curve with gadgets and gadgets' use for health regen.
• Misunderstandings initially about the healing mechanics.

Conclusion

• Kenji is anticipated to become a favorite due to his abilities and fun gameplay.
• Encourages more strategic play with understanding of gadgets and super mechanics.

Gameplay Tips

• Understanding Kenji's dash and attack patterns is crucial.
• Proper utilization of gadgets can turn the tide in battles.
• Recognizing the healing potential can significantly affect survival and strategy.