Summary:

Engineered a robust 3D game engine from the ground up using C++, showcasing a deep understanding of graphics programming and game development principles. Sovereign provides developers with a versatile platform for creating high-performance 3D games.

Sovereign was conceptualized and built to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with a custom 3D game engine. Utilizing C for its core (with a small subset of C++), the engine leverages OpenGL for rendering, and everything is written from scratch without using any libraries at all, not even the CRT.

What is Done:

• Platform Layer: input, audio, memory management
• Highly optimized math (scalar, vector, matrix, trigonometry) functions, SIMD
• User Interface: font parser, renderer
• Built-in Editor
• Work Queues
• Multithreaded Asset Loading: png, obj parser, polygon triangulation, asset packig
• GPU based geometry clipmaps
• Foilage rendering
• Water simulation
• Realistic Sky rendering
• Deferred Rendering, FXAA, Physics Based Rendering, Postprocess Effects
• CPU Profiler, GPU debug tools

Whats Next:

• Sound Mixer
• DirectX
• Networking
• Animation

Achievements:

• Engineered a highly optimized engine that supports real-time rendering of detailed 3D models and environments.
• Demonstrated the engine’s capabilities with a sample game, achieving consistent frame rates above 60 FPS on mid-range hardware.

Impact:

Sovereign has been demonstrated with a sample game, showcasing its capability to deliver high-quality graphics and performance. The engine’s design and implementation have been recognized for their efficiency and robustness, making it a valuable tool for game developers.