Mario-style platformer · gemini-4-argon

Output generated Cost / run $0.2715 Runtime 459.1s

Prompt for this run

Build a playable side-scrolling platformer using the provided Phaser library, with a classic Mario-inspired visual style. Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as needed. Write it to `index.html` in the current working directory using your file tools. Inline your own CSS and JavaScript. Do not use external assets, CDNs, or network requests. Use the provided `phaser.min.js` (global `Phaser`) through a plain local script tag; the runner will inline it into the final artifact. Required behavior: - Provide one completable scrolling level with solid platforms, gaps, collectible coins, patrolling enemies, and a goal flag. - Use Left/Right or A/D to run and Space to jump. Display the controls. Apply gravity and platform collision; prevent repeated mid-air jumping. - Landing on an enemy from above defeats it and bounces the player upward. Side contact or falling into a gap causes a loss state. - Collecting a coin removes it and increases the displayed count once. Reaching the goal flag shows a win state. - Keep the camera following the player within level bounds. Provide Restart that resets coins, enemies, player, and camera. - Generate all graphics using Phaser Graphics or generated textures. Do not load image or audio assets. Verify: Test running and jumping near the starting area. Check landing on a nearby platform and camera following as the player moves. Use Restart and check that the initial player position, visible coins, and camera position return.

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modelgemini-4-argon

vendorGoogle

harnesspi 0.87.1 · browser iteration

generated2026-10-15

METRICS

runtime459.1s

tokens in678k

tokens out26k

cached567k

cost / run$0.2715

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→ bash {"command":"ls -la"}

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total 1168 drwx------ 3 node node 4096 Oct 15 06:52 . drwxrwxrwt 6 root root 4096 Oct 15 06:52 .. drwxr-xr-x 3 node node 4096 Oct 15 06:52 .home -rw-r--r-- 1 node node 1181917 Oct 15 06:52 phaser.min.js

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→ bash {"command":"head -c 500 phaser.min.js"}

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**Initiating Game Design**

Okay, I'm diving into Phaser 3! I'm envisioning a classic Mario-esque side-scrolling platformer, meticulously crafted within `index.html`. My aim is to make it polished, responsive, and easy to verify, meeting all requirements. I'm focusing on the foundational structure using `<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>`.


**Defining Level Objectives**

I've outlined the level's core components: scrolling segments, platforms (brick and question-style), pipes, gaps, collectible coins, patrolling enemies based on Goombas, and the goal of a flagpole leading to a castle. The level will be 3200px wide, and 960x540 or 1000x560 viewport size.

→ write index.html (31558 bytes)

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Successfully wrote to index.html

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→ browser {"action":"open"}

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Validation failed for tool "browser": - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant - action: must be equal to constant Received arguments: { "action": "open" }

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**Assessing Early Game Play**

I'm thrilled with the initial screenshot! It's pure Mario. Next, I'll be testing run and jump mechanics near the start, coin collection, landing on that platform, camera following, and finally, restarting the game to check for issues. I'm keen to make sure it functions as expected.

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"Space"}

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**Analyzing Key Input**

I've been investigating why a keypress might appear instantaneous. It seems that when simulating key events in headless browsers, `keydown` and `keyup` are dispatched in the same tick. This likely explains why no jump is observed when simulating a key press in a headless environment.


**Refining Input Buffering**

I'm now focusing on ensuring both held keys and brief key taps function flawlessly. I've designed logic that captures both scenarios. For held keys like `ArrowRight`, `isDown` continually activates movement. Quick key events now trigger a short-lived activation period, using timestamps to buffer movement or jump inputs, even for synthetic "press" events. This ensures smooth movement and jump in all input scenarios, including synthetic tests and canvas clicks.

→ edit

{"path":"index.html","edits":[{"newText":"          // Input setup: Left/Right, A/D, Space (plus R to restart)\n          this.cursors = thi

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Successfully replaced 2 block(s) in index.html.

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→ browser {"action":"reload"}

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{"console":["warning: An iframe which has both allow-scripts and allow-same-origin for its sandbox attribute can escape its sandboxing.","log: %c %c %c %c %c Phaser v3.80.1 (Canvas | Web Audio) %c https://phaser.io background: #ff0000 background: #ffff00 background: #00ff00 background: #00ffff color: #ffffff; background: #000000 background: transparent"],"dom":"MARIO SCORE\n000000\nCOINS\n0 / 20\nWORLD\n1-1\nSTATUS\nPLAYING\nMove: Left/Right or A/D\nJump: Space\nRESTART\nControls: Run with Arrow Left / Right or A / D • Jump with Space • Stomp enemies from above!\nX: 100 / 3200","images":"attached"}

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→ browser {"action":"press","text":"ArrowRight"}

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**Observing Gameplay Progress**

I've just observed some key gameplay updates: X position jumped to 176, a coin was collected, which updated COINS to 1/20. Also, MARIO SCORE went up to 100, and a "+1 COIN" notification appeared. I'm now setting my sights on the brick platform to the right, and the actions required.

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"Space"}

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**Analyzing Jump Mechanics**

I'm currently focused on how jump mechanics are represented through motion frames. Frame 1 perfectly illustrates Mario mid-jump, which is helpful. I'm now questioning how to integrate separate input calls for movement and jumping; if the tool is used via seperate `press` calls or combined into one call.

**Investigating Input Timing**

I'm now grappling with the nuanced differences between simultaneous and sequential key presses. Specifically, I'm analyzing how `ArrowRight` and `Space` interact. The timing introduces complexities: a significant delay before `Space` triggers. This impacts jump behavior, especially near platform edges. My focus is on how the player character interacts with brick platforms as a result of pressing these keys in different ways. I'm exploring the implications for both human input and automated verification methods.

**Examining Platform Collisions**

I'm now diving deep into platform collision logic. Specifically, I'm analyzing a scenario where a character jumps directly beneath a solid platform and hits their head, as it should. Interestingly, I'm questioning how to handle one-way pass-through platforms and how to preserve horizontal momentum on jumps if the player moved recently. My working hypothesis is to have the floating brick/question platforms allow the character to go up (but not down, left or right) for now. I'm exploring the implications of these collision settings and if they might be more desirable with preserved horizontal momentum on jumps.

**Refining Collision Interactions**

I'm now refining platform interaction logic, particularly with the new floating platforms. Jumping directly upwards from underneath them and landing on top works consistently, as does jumping from the side while holding `ArrowRight` and `Space`. This makes the `checkCollision.up = true` setting from above the solid platform for standard running behavior. I'm extending the system to include pipes, ground, and stair blocks, which need their own full collision. I'm working through the math to confirm these new platform coordinates at `x = 160` and `y = 380`, which will encompass a width of `160` and span from `160` to `320`.

**Validating Platform Interactions**

My tests confirm the smooth integration of the new floating platforms. Pressing `ArrowRight` followed by `Space` (or holding both simultaneously) results in the player character accurately jumping onto the platform and collecting coins. Furthermore, the camera's smooth scroll as the player moves further right works perfectly. No downsides have surfaced with allowing upward pass-through. Now, I'm focusing on incorporating these findings into a unified model for all platform types.

→ edit

{"path":"index.html","edits":[{"newText":"      // Floating platforms & blocks: x is center, y is center, w is width, h is 32\n      const P

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Successfully replaced 3 block(s) in index.html.

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**Testing Movement Logic**

I've been running through movement tests in the browser. Using arrow keys and spacebar, I've successfully moved right to collect the first coin, jumped to the brick platform for the second, and verified the camera scrolls smoothly. Now, I will investigate how the game feels with continuous motion.

→ browser {"action":"reload"}

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→ browser {"text":"ArrowRight","action":"press"}

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→ browser {"text":"Space","action":"press"}

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**Analyzing Mario's Movement**

I'm currently focused on Mario's interaction with a brick platform, specifically examining motion frames to understand his trajectory. I've pinpointed a coin collection event (2/20) and am now investigating the reason for his seemingly unexpected descent through the platform at x=176. The key question is: why?

**Investigating Collision Behavior**

I'm now diving into the specifics of a non-colliding static block at x=176. The initial calculation of Mario's jump apex (y=333.1) suggests a near miss, with his bottom only 12 pixels above the platform's top. I'm focused on why the `StaticBody` isn't colliding when configured with `block.body.checkCollision.down = false`. I'm going to determine if StaticBody in Phaser 3 supports configuration of individual checkCollision flags.

**Examining Velocity and Collisions**

I'm revisiting the collision issue, suspecting the `JUMP_VELOCITY` or an overlap at the jump's apex as the culprit. I'm focusing on why a collision check might have failed when it should have succeeded. I'm calculating the potential overlap at the apex given a `JUMP_VELOCITY` of -580 and gravity. It turns out I am not considering the previous frame. I need to consider that, and how it overlaps.

**Clarifying Vertical Movement**

I've been re-evaluating vertical movement, particularly focusing on how Mario interacts with platforms. I now see the importance of Phaser 3's `separateY` and `overlapY` functions. I'm focusing on the condition `body1.prev.y + body1.halfHeight <= body2.top` within `separateY`, and its implications for collisions, especially given previous frame data. I am trying to determine exactly why he passed through the platform earlier.

**Confirming Collision Mechanics**

I've pinpointed the collision issue's root cause, finally! The problem arose because the player was already inside the platform during the frame when `deltaY` became positive. Phaser rejected the collision because the previous frame's bottom was *already* above the platform's top. The Euler integration, and the discrete time steps, explain the small numerical losses when moving. I am now confident I understand the mechanism and how to prevent it. I'm moving on to testing this.

→ edit

{"edits":[{"newText":"      const PLATFORMS_DATA = [\n        // Near start area (easy to jump onto and test!)\n        { x: 240, y: 388, w:

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→ browser {"action":"reload"}

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→ browser {"text":"ArrowRight","action":"press"}

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→ browser {"text":"Space","action":"press"}

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**Observing Gameplay Progress**

I've just observed Mario successfully land on a brick platform after a jump and collect a coin. I'm now going to test the movement controls by repeatedly pressing the 'ArrowRight' key to run across the platform, collect more coins, and verify the camera's following behavior. I'm noting and cataloging observations as I go.

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"ArrowRight"}

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→ browser {"text":"d","action":"press"}

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**Observing Mario's Movement**

I've been tracking Mario's recent movement, noting his x-coordinate jump to 336 after collecting another coin, bringing the count to 4. I also observed that when Mario steps off the platform edge at x=320, he does, predictably, begin to fall. I'm focusing on the x-coordinates and any related effects.

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"d"}

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**Verifying Loss Conditions**

I've confirmed the initial loss states, specifically the game-over conditions triggered by the Goomba. Now, I'm considering edge cases related to camera scrolling and Goomba placement, wondering about the impact of the camera's behavior on potential loss triggers and exploring scenarios where the player avoids the Goomba initially.


**Analyzing Camera Dynamics**

I'm now focusing on how the camera's movement impacts loss conditions, specifically concerning Goomba encounters. My experiments with `startFollow` and `setFollowOffset` are highlighting how early camera scrolling can influence the player's positioning relative to hazards. I'm exploring various scenarios, especially considering the player's potential to outpace the camera and the implications of this for Goomba placement and patrol patterns.

→ edit

{"edits":[{"newText":"      // Floating platforms & blocks: x is center, y is center, w is width, h is 32\n      const PLATFORMS_DATA = [\n

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Successfully replaced 3 block(s) in index.html.

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**Verifying Initial State**

I've just reloaded the browser and verified the initial state. The X-position is 100, the CAM value is 0, and the coins are 0 out of 20. The next step will be pressing ArrowRight.

→ browser {"action":"reload"}

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→ browser {"text":"ArrowRight","action":"press"}

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"Space"}

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"ArrowRight"}

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**Analyzing Camera Behavior**

I'm focusing on the camera's behavior in this particular scenario. Specifically, I'm puzzled why the camera, identified as `CAM: 0`, remained fixed at a position of `0` at X coordinate 336, even when Mario was on a brick platform at that same X coordinate. I'm going to investigate Phaser's `startFollow()` function to understand how to fix the problem. I'll need to check the arguments and see if there is an easy fix, or if I should consider using my own camera movement.

→ browser {"text":"ArrowRight","action":"press"}

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"ArrowRight"}

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**Analyzing Camera Behavior**

Okay, I've figured out why the camera didn't move as expected. It boils down to Phaser 3's `startFollow` function. Specifically, `scrollX` is calculated based on the target's position, the offset, and the camera's width. The key is in how the offsetX interacts with the target's x position. This explains the static behavior I was observing.

**Revisiting Offset Calculation**

I'm now zeroing in on the `followOffset` in Phaser 3 and its impact on the camera's `scrollX`. I had assumed it was subtracting, but the more I look at the code, the more I suspect it's actually *adding* to the target's position when calculating `sx`. The question is why I was observing `CAM = 0` when `X = 496` with an offset of `-160`. I am working through the possible arithmetic.

**Confirming Offset Direction**

Okay, the lightbulb just went off! I've confirmed that `followOffset.x` is *added* to the target's x-position when calculating `scrollX` in Phaser 3. This explains why a `-160` offset caused the camera to wait longer. I can visualize it! I'm now certain I was off by one minus sign! Furthermore, I've confirmed by the screenshots, which at `X: 496`, that `CAM` was `0`, and by formula `496 + (-280) = 216`, which is where my screen starts!

**Verifying Stomp Impact**

I've just confirmed the in-game mechanics. Mario's score increase from stomping a Goomba, after collecting coins, is correct, as shown in the updated screenshot with the new score. Also, I've confirmed that walking off the question block at `x = 464` does, indeed, drop Mario right on top of the Goomba, defeating it. I'm now making sure the camera starts scrolling when the player's x coordinate goes above 200, so any forward movement is visually recognized.

→ edit

{"edits":[{"newText":"          // Camera setup\n          this.cameras.main.setBounds(0, 0, LEVEL_WIDTH, LEVEL_HEIGHT);\n          this.cam

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→ browser {"action":"reload"}

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→ browser {"text":"ArrowRight","action":"press"}

→ browser {"text":"Space","action":"press"}

→ browser {"action":"press","text":"ArrowRight"}

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**Observing Current State**

I've just observed Mario standing on a brick platform. The camera's at `CAM: 156`, and my coin count is at `4 / 20` with a Mario score of `000400`. The X coordinate has a value of 336 out of 3200. I'm focusing on the current state before triggering a restart with the button at (x: 860, y: 55).

→ browser {"y":55,"action":"click","x":860}

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I have built and verified the side-scrolling Mario-inspired platformer in `index.html` using the local `phaser.min.js` library and procedural Phaser texture generation. ### What Was Checked and Verified - **Initial Output & Console**: Opened `index.html` in the browser and confirmed that the Phaser 3 canvas renders with zero console errors, displaying the HUD (`MARIO SCORE`, `COINS`, `WORLD 1-1`, `STATUS`), control instructions (`Left/Right` or `A/D` to move, `Space` to jump), and the `Restart` button. - **Running, Jumping, Platform Landing & Coin Collection**: Tested running right (`ArrowRight` and `D`) and jumping (`Space`) near the starting area. Confirmed gravity, single-jump ground check, landing on top of the nearby brick platform, and collecting coins (each collected coin disappears and increments the displayed count `0 / 20` -> `4 / 20` and score). - **Enemy Stomp & Loss State**: Verified that landing on the patrolling Goomba from above defeats it and bounces the player upward (`+200` score), whereas side contact triggers the `GAME OVER` loss overlay. - **Camera Following & Restart**: Confirmed the camera follows the player as they move right (`CAM: 0` -> `CAM: 156`) within level bounds, and clicking `Restart` resets the player (`X: 100`), camera (`CAM: 0`), enemies, and all 20 collectible coins (`0 / 20`). ### Unverified Behaviors - Full end-to-end traversal across all three gaps to touch the final goal flagpole at `X: 3010` (`WIN` state overlay) was not manually played all the way to the end within the verification pass, though its overlap handler (`handleReachGoal`) is wired identically to the tested collision/overlap handlers.