The latest articles on DEV Community by justin (@justin_6666). https://dev.to/justin_6666 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4186869%2F941c692f-74b7-42fd-8fc3-aa00f7bcdd00.png https://dev.to/justin_6666 en justin Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:35:36 +0000 https://dev.to/justin_6666/pokebonk-21nj https://dev.to/justin_6666/pokebonk-21nj <p>Looking for a quick way to try PokéBonk? This browser-based 3D roguelite fan game combines movement, positioning, and upgrade choices in short runs. The independent <a href="https://poke-bonk.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">PokéBonk </a>play portal lets visitors start the game and offers a concise beginner guide to desktop controls and early-run basics. The guide is based on a version-specific review, so check the game for changes. The game is served by its original site; this portal is an independent fan resource, not an official Pokémon or Nintendo site. Survivor-style game fans can use it to get oriented before starting a run without installing a separate game client.</p> gamedev web justin Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:19:48 +0000 https://dev.to/justin_6666/word-ladder-games-compute-shortest-paths-at-build-time-1ae5 https://dev.to/justin_6666/word-ladder-games-compute-shortest-paths-at-build-time-1ae5 <p><a href="https://feetlewordle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feetle</a> - a small word ladder game does not need a backend for every move. Treat each valid word as a graph node and connect words that differ in exactly one position. Run breadth first search from the target during the build to calculate shortest distances. In the browser, validate moves against the bundled dictionary and compare completed paths with those distances. Rebuild the graph whenever the dictionary changes: removing one word can change the shortest route or disconnect a starting word entirely. Astro can serve static pages while React handles interaction in the browser.</p> gamedev gamechallenge justin Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:12:46 +0000 https://dev.to/justin_6666/pokesurvivor-290d https://dev.to/justin_6666/pokesurvivor-290d <p>I’m building PokeSurvivor Online, a free browser survival game using Astro and Canvas.<br> Choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle, collect Stardust, and spend it in shops between stages to shape your build. The challenge spans 20 stages, with Snorlax, Onix, Gengar, and Mewtwo guarding your progress.<br> Automatic attacks keep the focus on movement and dodging. Standard and Daily modes support keyboard and touch controls, with local checkpoints and no account required.<br> I’d appreciate feedback on the shop choices: do they offer meaningful tradeoffs between damage and survivability?<br> Play: <a href="https://pokesurvivor.online/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://pokesurvivor.online/</a></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqbo6c99azx16iv9irccb.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqbo6c99azx16iv9irccb.png" alt=" " width="800" height="425"></a><br> An independent fan project, not an official Pokémon release.</p> gamedev javascript showdev webdev