Open-Source Rhythm Dungeon Crawler QRawl: Clever Time Travel Mechanics
QRawl, a 16x9 pixel rhythm dungeon crawler, has open-sourced its code. The game cleverly blends rhythm game and dungeon crawler elements, with core mechanics focused on synchronizing player input with the game's beat. To address the challenge of late but valid player inputs clashing with monster actions, the game uses a 'time travel' mechanic: the game state is saved at the beat, and if a valid input is subsequently given, the game rewinds to this saved state and recalculates game logic. This ensures a smooth rhythm and gameplay experience. The final level reveals a giant QR code, inspiring the author's future game idea: a QR dungeon crawler that generates dungeons from any scanned QR code, transforming everyday intrusions into playful experiences.
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