This is a submission for the Web Game Challenge, Build a Game: Alien Edition
🧊 Icebreaker
Heya, DEV Community! This is my very first post on this forum. I’ve been reading and learning many new things from DEV for quite some time, but the Web Game Challenge has really inspired me to try and learn new exciting things while having fun in the process.
📋 Explanation
👾 SpaceType Continuum is a Typer Shark-inspired game that combines typing with shoot-'em-up action. You eliminate enemies by typing the text next to each alien spacecraft. You have limited armor, so try to defeat as many enemies as possible without letting them pass you.
🎮 Demo
You can try the game here
The source code is available here
Sneak peek :
🛤️ Journey
This mini-game is my fourth iteration of what I could realistically create within the constraints of the submission time. I initially considered making a Recettear-Potionomics-inspired bargaining game with multiple factions, a simpler version of Catan-style mini-map exploration, or a language-deciphering mini-game. However, with only one day left (as of September 28th), I decided to focus on a more manageable project that I believed I could complete.
👾 SpaceType Continuum is my quick attempt to create a mini-game submission. I’m using Phaser.js with the BBCode plugin for partial text color, and that’s pretty much it. I aimed to create a simple GUI, featuring an avatar/character and dialogue between game stages. I also implemented multiple stages, with each stage containing one or multiple waves and different sprites for varying word difficulties.
🙌 Credits
Graphics:
- Craftpix for Ships, Explosions and UI assets
- Screaming Brain Studios for Background image
- Text Studio for Title Logotype
Sound:
- Arthur Vyncke for background music via BreakingCopyright
- MixKit for sound effects
Program:
- Phaser for game framework
- rexrainbow for bbcode plugin
🚨 Disclaimer:
I don't have enough time to check word list nor implement word blacklist. If you find any offensive words, I'm sorry and please let me know for removal.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed making it! I actually learned Phaser from scratch for this challenge, so please forgive any imperfections, and feel free to let me know if there are any improvements I can make. I also put some references to iconic quotes from sci-fi-related media/franchises. Can you spot them all? 😉
Top comments (4)
i had a ton of fun with this! good job, love the graphics
Glad you enjoyed it! All credit for the graphics goes to the talented individuals who not only created such wonderful works but were also kind enough to share them with the world under permissive licenses (at least for non-commercial use). This game wouldn't have been possible without them!
I enjoyed playing your game a lot, it was so close to the first place in the Challenge!
Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear you enjoyed it. And big thanks for all your hard work as a judge in the challenge!