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Using the pre-provided phaser.min.js (global Phaser), build a playable side-scrolling platformer in the classic Mario style: run and jump across scrolling platforms, stomp enemies, collect coins, and reach a goal flag. Use ONLY procedurally generated graphics, no external image or audio assets.
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Using the pre-provided phaser.min.js (global Phaser), build a playable side-scrolling platformer in the classic Mario style: run and jump across scrolling platforms, stomp enemies, collect coins, and reach a goal flag. Use ONLY procedurally generated graphics, no external image or audio assets.
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The user wants me to build a side-scrolling platformer in the style of Mario using Phaser.js with only procedurally generated graphics (no external assets). Let me plan this out:
1. A scrolling platformer with:
- Player character that can run and jump
- Scrolling platforms
- Enemies that can be stomped
- Coins to collect
- A goal flag to reach
- Procedural graphics (drawn with canvas API)
Let me design this carefully:
- Player: A simple character with run animation (procedurally drawn)
- Platforms: Procedurally generated platforms that scroll
- Enemies: Simple enemies that move back and forth
- Coins: Animated coin sprites
- Flag: A goal flag at the end
- Scrolling camera that follows the player
I'll use Phaser's built-in physics (Arcade physics) and draw everything procedurally using graphics objects or canvas textures.
Let me think about the game structure:
1. **Scene setup**: Create a Phaser scene with physics
2. **Player**: A sprite with Arcade physics, left/right movement and jumping
3. **Platforms**: Group of platforms that generate as the player moves right
4. **Enemies**: Simple moving enemies on platforms
5. **Coins**: Collectible coins scattered around
6. **Camera**: Follows the player, world scrolls
7. **Goal**: A flag at the end of the level
8. **Procedural graphics**: Use Phaser.Graphics or canvas textures to draw everything
Let me write this as a single index.html file.
Key design decisions:
- Use tile-based or segmented platforms for the world
- Generate platforms procedurally as the player moves
- Use Phaser's Arcade Physics for collision detection
- Draw player as a simple character (body, head, hat)
- Draw enemies as simple creatures
- Draw coins as spinning circles
- Draw flag as a pole with a flag
Let me code this up:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body { margin: 0; background: #000; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; height: 100vh; }
canvas { display: block; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Let me think about the procedural graphics more carefully. I'll create canvas textures for each game element:
1. **Player texture**: Draw a small character (hat, body, face)
2. **Platform texture**: Draw a grass-top platform with dirt below
3. **Enemy texture**: Draw a simple enemy (like a Goomba)
4. **Coin texture**: Draw a golden coin
5. **Flag texture**: Draw a flag pole and flag
6. **Background**: Sky gradient with clouds
For the scrolling world, I'll generate platforms in chunks as the player moves right. The world will be wide enough to have a goal flag at the end.
Let me think about the level design:
- Start with a flat area
- Platforms at various heights
- Gaps to jump across
- Enemies on some platforms
- Coins floating in the air or on platforms
- A goal flag at the end of the level
I'll use a world coordinate system where the camera follows the player.
Let me write the complete code now. I need to be careful about:
- Making the player feel responsive (good jump physics)
- Enemy stomping mechanic (player jumps on enemy to defeat)
- Coin collection
- Scrolling platforms/world
- Procedural generation of level content
Here's my plan for the procedural textures:
For the player, I'll create a canvas texture:
- 24x32 pixel character
- Brown hat on top
- Skin-colored face
- Blue shirt
- Dark pants
For platforms:
- Green grass on top
- Brown dirt body
For enemies (Goomba-like):
- Brown body
- Small feet
- Simple face
For coins:
- Yellow circle with inner detail
For flag:
- Brown pole
- Red/yellow flag
Let me write this all out now.
Actually, let me think about this more carefully. Phaser has a `make.graphics` approach and also `canvas` textures. I think the cleanest approach is:
1. Create canvas elements, draw on them, then create textures from them
2. Use those textures for sprites
Or I can use `this.add.graphics()` for some things and sprites with canvas textures for others.
For sprites (player, enemies, coins, flag), I'll create canvas textures. For the background and platforms, I can either use graphics or textures.
Let me go with canvas textures for all sprites and graphics for the background.
Here's my detailed implementation plan:
```javascript
class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
constructor() {
super({ key: 'GameScene' });
}
preload() {
// Create canvas textures procedurally
this.createTextures();
}
create() {
// Setup world
// Create player
// Create platforms
// Create enemies
// Create coins
// Create flag
// Setup camera
// Setup controls
}
update() {
// Handle input
// Update camera
// Check win/lose conditions
}
}
```
Let me think about the procedural texture creation in detail:
```javascript
createTextures() {
// Player texture
const playerCanvas = document.createElement('canvas');
playerCanvas.width = 24;
playerCanvas.height = 32;
const ctx = playerCanvas.getContext('2d');
// Draw character
// Hat
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513';
ctx.fillRect(4, 2, 16, 6);
// Face
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFDAB9';
ctx.fillRect(4, 8, 16, 10);
// Eyes
ctx.fillStyle = '#000';
ctx.fillRect(8, 10, 3, 3);
ctx.fillRect(14, 10, 3, 3);
// Body (shirt)
ctx.fillStyle = '#4169E1';
ctx.fillRect(4, 18, 16, 8);
// Legs
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513';
ctx.fillRect(6, 26, 5, 6);
ctx.fillRect(14, 26, 5, 6);
// Shoes
ctx.fillStyle = '#654321';
ctx.fillRect(5, 30, 7, 2);
ctx.fillRect(13, 30, 7, 2);
this.textures.addCanvas('player', playerCanvas);
// Similar for other elements...
}
```
Actually, let me think about this differently. For platforms, I might want them to be wider and use a texture that tiles. Let me create platform textures that look like grass blocks.
For the background, I'll draw a sky gradient and some clouds using graphics objects.
Let me also think about the level generation. I want a level that's maybe 4000-5000 pixels wide, with platforms at various heights, enemies, coins, and a flag at the end.
I'll generate platforms in segments:
- Start area (flat, safe)
- Several platform sections with increasing difficulty
- Enemy sections
- Coin sections
- Final section with the flag
Let me code this up properly now.
Actually, I realize I should think about what makes this fun and playable:
1. **Good jump physics**: The player should be able to jump high enough to reach platforms above
2. **Responsive controls**: Left/right movement should feel snappy
3. **Clear visual feedback**: When stomping an enemy, collecting a coin, etc.
4. **Progressive difficulty**: Platforms get further apart, enemies more frequent
5. **Scrolling camera**: Smooth camera following
Let me also add:
- A score display
- Lives or a game over condition
- Parallax background layers
OK let me write the full code now. I'll be thorough and make sure everything works.
Let me think about the structure more carefully:
```
World dimensions: ~6000 x 600 (width x height)
Ground level: y = 400 (bottom of world)
Platform heights: vary from 200 to 350
Camera: follows player horizontally, slight vertical follow
```
Player physics:
- Gravity: 800
- Jump velocity: -350
- Move speed: 200
- Max fall speed: 500
Platform generation:
- Generate a series of platform segments
- Each segment has a x position, width, and height
- Some segments have enemies
- Some segments have coins above them
- The last segment has the flag
Let me write this now. I'll create a comprehensive platformer.
One more thing - I need to handle the procedural generation of the level. I'll create a function that generates platform data, then creates the actual Phaser objects from that data.
Let me also think about the scrolling effect. The platforms should be static in world space, and the camera follows the player. This is the standard approach for platformers.
Here's my final plan for the code structure:
1. **createTextures()** - Create all canvas textures
2. **createBackground()** - Draw sky gradient and clouds
3. **createLevel()** - Generate and place platforms, enemies, coins, flag
4. **createPlayer()** - Create player sprite with physics
5. **createUI()** - Score display, etc.
6. **update()** - Handle input, camera, collisions, game logic
Let me write it all now.
For the level, I'll create a procedural level generator that creates:
- Ground segments (continuous ground with gaps)
- Floating platforms at various heights
- Enemy positions on platforms
- Coin positions (floating or on platforms)
- The flag at the end
I want the level to feel like a Mario level - with a mix of ground sections and elevated platforms with gaps.
Let me define the level as a series of "sections":
```javascript
generateLevel() {
const sections = [
{ type: 'ground', x: 0, width: 400 },
{ type: 'platform', x: 500, width: 150, height: 300 },
{ type: 'coins', x: 520, y: 250, count: 5 },
{ type: 'enemy', x: 560, y: 300 },
{ type: 'gap', width: 100 },
{ type: 'platform', x: 700, width: 200, height: 280 },
// ... more sections
{ type: 'flag', x: 5500, y: 200 },
];
}
```
Actually, let me simplify and just define platform positions directly. I'll create arrays of platform data, enemy data, coin data, and flag data.
Let me write the complete code now. I'll aim for a polished, playable game.
Here's my approach for the procedural textures - I'll create them using canvas elements and add them as textures:
```javascript
createTexture(name, drawFn, width, height) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = width;
canvas.height = height;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
drawFn(ctx, width, height);
this.textures.addCanvas(name, canvas);
}
```
This is clean and reusable.
Let me finalize the code now. I want to make sure:
1. The game is fully playable
2. All graphics are procedural
3. The physics feel good
4. The camera scrolling works well
5. There's a clear goal (reach the flag)
6. There's score tracking
7. Enemies can be stomped
8. Coins can be collected
Let me write it all out:
Actually, I realize I should think about how to handle the "stomping" mechanic. In Mario, when you jump on an enemy, you bounce on them and they die. I'll implement this by:
1. When the player collides with an enemy from above (player is falling, player bottom is near enemy top)
2. The enemy is destroyed
3. The player bounces (velocity set to negative)
4. Score increases
For the coin collection, I'll use overlap detection.
For the flag, when the player reaches it, the game is won.
Let me also add a simple death condition - if the player falls off the bottom of the world, they lose a life and respawn.
OK, I think I have a good plan. Let me write the complete code now.
One more consideration: I should make the level generation procedural but deterministic, so the same level is generated each time. I'll use a seed-based approach or just hardcode the level layout.
Actually, for simplicity and reliability, I'll define the level layout as arrays of objects. This gives me full control over the level design.
Let me write the complete game now.
I need to be careful about the Phaser API. Since we're using phaser.min.js (global Phaser), I should use the Phaser 3 API.
Phaser 3 key APIs I'll use:
- `new Phaser.Game(config)` - Game constructor
- `scene: { preload, create, update }` - Scene methods
- `this.physics.add.sprite(x, y, key)` - Create sprite with physics
- `this.physics.add.staticGroup()` - Static physics group for platforms
- `this.physics.add.group()` - Dynamic physics group
- `this.physics.add.collider()` - Collision detection
- `this.physics.add.overlap()` - Overlap detection
- `this.cameras.main.startFollow()` - Camera follow
- `this.input.keyboard.createCursorKeys()` - Keyboard input
- `this.textures.addCanvas()` - Add canvas texture
Let me write the complete code now. I'll make it comprehensive and polished.
Let me think about the world dimensions. I want a level that's about 5000-6000 pixels wide and 600 pixels tall. The camera viewport will be the game canvas size (let's say 800x450 or similar).
For the ground, I'll have a main ground level at y=400, with gaps and platforms above.
Let me write it:
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 450,
backgroundColor: '#87CEEB',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: {
gravity: { y: 800 },
debug: false
}
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
const game = new Phaser.Game(config);
```
Wait, I should use the class-based approach or the config object approach. Let me use the simpler config + functions approach since it's more straightforward for a single file.
Actually, let me use the scene class approach for cleaner code organization:
```javascript
class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
constructor() {
super({ key: 'GameScene' });
}
preload() { ... }
create() { ... }
update() { ... }
}
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 450,
backgroundColor: '#87CEEB',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: { y: 800 } }
},
scene: GameScene
};
```
OK let me write the full game now. I'll be thorough.
Let me think about the procedural graphics more carefully. I want each element to look good:
**Player (24x36):**
- Hat: Brown, wide brim
- Face: Peach/skin color
- Eyes: Small black dots
- Body: Blue shirt
- Arms: Small blue arms on sides
- Legs: Brown pants
- Shoes: Dark brown
**Platform (32x16, grass top):**
- Green grass on top (3px tall)
- Brown dirt body below
- Maybe some grass blades on top edge
**Enemy/Goomba (24x24):**
- Brown body
- Two small feet
- Two small eyes (angry expression)
- Maybe eyebrows
**Coin (16x16):**
- Yellow circle
- Inner circle (darker yellow)
- Maybe a small shine highlight
**Flag (16x48):**
- Brown pole
- Red flag at top
- Small pole base
**Background:**
- Sky gradient (light blue to darker blue at top)
- Clouds (white shapes)
- Hills in the distance (green)
- Maybe some trees
Let me now write the complete code. This will be long but comprehensive.
Actually, let me reconsider the approach for platforms. Instead of individual platform sprites, I could create a tilemap-like system where platforms are rendered as graphics. But sprites with textures are easier for physics, so I'll stick with sprites.
For platforms, I'll make them wider (like 100-200px wide) and use a texture that looks like a grass block.
Let me also think about the scrolling. I want the camera to smoothly follow the player. Phaser's camera has built-in follow functionality.
I also want the world to have a clear boundary - the player shouldn't be able to go off the left edge (or they respawn), and the right edge has the flag.
Let me also add some decorative elements like clouds and distant hills for visual appeal.
OK, I'm going to write the complete code now. Let me be very thorough.
Actually, let me reconsider the scale. The game canvas is 800x450. The player sprite is about 24x36 pixels. That's a good size - the player takes up about 5% of the screen width, which feels right for a platformer.
Platforms should be about 100-200 pixels wide and 16 pixels tall, which gives good jumping gaps.
The world should be about 5000-6000 pixels wide.
Let me write the code now:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Side-Scrolling Platformer</title>
<style>
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body {
background: #1a1a2e;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
overflow: hidden;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}
#game-container {
position: relative;
}
#ui-overlay {
position: absolute;
top: 10px;
left: 10px;
color: white;
font-size: 18px;
text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
pointer-events: none;
z-index: 10;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container">
<div id="ui-overlay">
<div>Coins: <span id="coin-count">0</span></div>
<div>Score: <span id="score">0</span></div>
</div>
</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// ... game code
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Wait, the UI overlay should be part of the game, not HTML on top. Let me use Phaser's built-in text objects for the UI instead. That way it's all contained within the canvas.
Actually, having HTML overlay for UI is fine and can look cleaner. But to keep it simple and self-contained, let me use Phaser text objects.
Let me write the complete game code now. I'll organize it clearly:
```javascript
// Texture creation helpers
function createPlayerTexture(scene) { ... }
function createPlatformTexture(scene) { ... }
function createEnemyTexture(scene) { ... }
function createCoinTexture(scene) { ... }
function createFlagTexture(scene) { ... }
// Level generation
function generateLevel(scene) { ... }
// Game scene
class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
constructor() {
super({ key: 'GameScene' });
this.score = 0;
this.coins = 0;
this.lives = 3;
}
preload() {
// Create all textures
}
create() {
// Setup
}
update() {
// Game loop
}
}
```
OK let me write the full thing now. I'll be very detailed and make sure everything works.
Let me think about one more thing - the ground. I need a ground layer that the player can stand on. I'll create ground segments as static platforms.
Also, I need to handle the case where the player falls off the world - they should respawn at the last checkpoint or the start.
Let me also add a simple death animation (player flashes and respawns).
And for the flag - when the player reaches it, I'll show a "You Win!" message.
Let me also think about the enemy behavior. Enemies should:
1. Walk back and forth on their platform
2. When stomped from above, they die (with a bounce animation)
3. When touched from the side, the player takes damage
For simplicity, I'll make enemies move left and right on their platform, and when the player touches them from the side, the player loses a life and bounces back.
OK, let me write the complete code now. I'll aim for about 400-600 lines of well-organized JavaScript.
Let me think about one more thing - the scrolling background. I want parallax layers:
1. Sky (static or very slow)
2. Mountains/hills (slow parallax)
3. Clouds (medium parallax)
4. Ground/foreground (no parallax, moves with camera)
This will give a nice sense of depth.
Alright, let me write the complete code now.
I'll structure it as follows:
1. HTML/CSS wrapper
2. Phaser game config
3. Texture creation functions
4. GameScene class with preload, create, update
5. Level generation logic
6. Input handling
7. Game state management
Let me write it all out now. This is going to be a substantial piece of code.
Let me think about the specific procedural drawing for each texture:
**Player (24x36):**
```
Hat (brown): rect at (4, 2, 16, 6) with brim
Face (peach): rect at (4, 8, 16, 12)
Eyes (black): two small rects at (8, 11) and (14, 11)
Mouth (small): rect at (10, 16, 4, 2)
Body (blue): rect at (4, 20, 16, 8)
Arms (blue): small rects on sides
Legs (brown): rects at (6, 28, 5, 6) and (14, 28, 5, 6)
Shoes (dark): rects at bottom of legs
```
**Platform (128x16):**
```
Grass (green): rect at top, 4px tall
Dirt (brown): rect below grass
Grass blades: small lines on top edge
```
**Enemy/Goomba (24x24):**
```
Body (brown): rounded rect
Feet (brown): two small rects at bottom
Eyes (white): two circles
Pupils (black): two small dots
Eyebrows (brown): two small angled lines
```
**Coin (16x16):**
```
Outer circle (yellow): filled circle
Inner circle (orange): smaller filled circle
Shine (white): small arc highlight
```
**Flag (16x48):**
```
Pole (brown): tall thin rect
Flag (red): triangular or rectangular shape at top
Base (brown): small rect at bottom
```
Let me now write the complete code. I'll be very careful about the drawing coordinates.
Actually, I realize I should think about this differently for the platforms. Instead of a single 128x16 platform, I might want platforms that are wider. Let me make platform textures that can be any width by either:
1. Creating a texture for each width (not efficient)
2. Using a tiling texture
3. Drawing the platform as a graphics object
For simplicity, I'll create a platform texture at a standard width (say 128px) and then scale the sprite to the desired width. Phaser handles this well with `setDisplaySize()`.
Actually, for the best quality, I'll create the platform texture at a larger size and then create sprites at the desired width by setting the texture and using setDisplaySize. Or I can just create each platform as a graphics object.
Hmm, for physics to work properly with platforms, I need them to be sprites with body shapes. Let me use sprites with canvas textures.
For platforms of varying widths, I'll create a texture that's 256px wide and then scale the sprite. The texture will have the grass/dirt pattern that can look good at any scale.
Actually, the simplest approach: create a platform texture at 256x16, then for each platform, create a sprite and set its display size to the desired width. The texture will stretch, but since it's a simple pattern, it should look fine.
Let me finalize and write the code now.
One more thing - I want to add some visual polish:
- The player should have a simple animation when running (alternating leg positions)
- Coins should spin (scale animation)
- Enemies should wiggle as they walk
- The flag should wave slightly
- Particles when collecting coins or stomping enemies
For particles, I can use Phaser's particle system or just simple graphic objects that fade out.
Let me add a simple particle effect for coin collection and enemy stomping.
OK, I'm going to write the complete code now. Let me be thorough and make sure everything works.
Let me think about the level layout more carefully. I want a fun, playable level:
```
World width: 6000px
Ground level: y = 400 (bottom of playable area)
Start position: x = 100, y = 350
Platform layout:
1. Starting ground: x=0 to x=400, y=400 (flat ground)
2. Platform: x=500, y=320, width=150
3. Coins above platform 2
4. Platform: x=700, y=280, width=120
5. Enemy on platform 4
6. Gap: x=850 to x=1000
7. Platform: x=1000, y=300, width=200
8. Coins above platform 7
9. Enemy on platform 7
10. Gap: x=1250 to x=1400
11. Platform: x=1400, y=260, width=180
12. Enemy on platform 11
13. Gap: x=1600 to x=1750
14. Platform: x=1750, y=240, width=150
15. Coins above platform 14
16. Gap: x=1930 to x=2100
17. Platform: x=2100, y=280, width=200
18. Enemy on platform 17
19. Gap: x=2350 to x=2500
20. Platform: x=2500, y=300, width=250
21. Coins on platform 20
22. Gap: x=2800 to x=2950
23. Platform: x=2950, y=260, width=150
24. Enemy on platform 23
25. Gap: x=3150 to x=3300
26. Platform: x=3300, y=220, width=180
27. Coins above platform 26
28. Gap: x=3520 to x=3700
29. Platform: x=3700, y=250, width=200
30. Enemy on platform 29
31. Gap: x=3950 to x=4100
32. Platform: x=4100, y=280, width=200
33. Coins on platform 32
34. Gap: x=4350 to x=4500
35. Platform: x=4500, y=300, width=300 (final platform)
36. Flag: x=4700, y=200 (on top of final platform)
37. Ground continues to the flag
```
This gives a nice progression with increasing difficulty (higher platforms, wider gaps).
Actually, let me simplify this and just define platforms as an array of objects, then generate them programmatically.
Let me also add some ground sections between the floating platforms so the player has safe areas.
OK, I think I've planned enough. Let me write the code now.
Here's my final approach for the level:
- I'll define platforms as an array of {x, y, width} objects
- I'll define enemies as an array of {x, y, platformIndex} objects
- I'll define coins as an array of {x, y} objects
- The flag is at a fixed position
- The ground is a series of connected segments
Let me write the code now. I'll aim for a complete, polished game.
Let me also think about the camera. I want:
- Camera starts at the beginning of the level
- Camera follows the player horizontally
- Camera doesn't scroll past the start or end of the level
- Smooth camera following
Phaser's camera follow with lerp will handle this nicely.
One more thing - I want to add a simple death/respawn mechanic:
- When the player falls below the world (y > 600), they die
- They respawn at the last safe position (or the start)
- They lose a life (3 lives total)
- When lives reach 0, game over
And a win condition:
- When the player reaches the flag, they win
- Show a "You Win!" message
OK, let me write the complete code now. For real this time.
Let me also think about the background. I want:
1. Sky gradient (light blue at bottom to darker blue at top)
2. Clouds at various positions (parallax)
3. Distant mountains/hills (parallax)
4. Ground layer (no parallax)
I'll draw the sky as a filled rectangle with a gradient. Clouds as white ellipses. Mountains as green triangles/shapes.
For the parallax effect, I'll move the clouds and mountains at different speeds relative to the camera.
Let me write the code now:
```javascript
class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
constructor() {
super({ key: 'GameScene' });
this.score = 0;
this.coinsCollected = 0;
this.lives = 3;
this.gameOver = false;
this.gameWon = false;
this.lastSafeX = 100;
this.lastSafeY = 350;
}
preload() {
this.createTextures();
}
create() {
// Create background
this.createBackground();
// Create platforms
this.createPlatforms();
// Create player
this.createPlayer();
// Create enemies
this.createEnemies();
// Create coins
this.createCoins();
// Create flag
this.createFlag();
// Setup physics
this.setupPhysics();
// Setup camera
this.setupCamera();
// Setup UI
this.setupUI();
// Setup input
this.setupInput();
}
update() {
if (this.gameOver || this.gameWon) return;
this.handleInput();
this.updateCamera();
this.checkBounds();
}
// ... methods
}
```
Let me now write the complete implementation. I'll be very thorough.
Actually, I realize I should think about how to handle the procedural generation more carefully. Let me define the level data as a simple array and then create the game objects from it.
Level data format:
```javascript
const levelData = {
platforms: [
{ x: 0, y: 400, width: 800, type: 'ground' },
{ x: 500, y: 320, width: 150, type: 'float' },
// ...
],
enemies: [
{ x: 560, y: 296, platformIndex: 1 },
// ...
],
coins: [
{ x: 520, y: 280 },
{ x: 540, y: 280 },
// ...
],
flag: { x: 4700, y: 200 }
};
```
This is clean and easy to modify.
OK, I'm going to write the complete code now. No more planning.
Let me write it section by section:
1. HTML structure
2. CSS styles
3. Phaser config
4. Texture creation
5. Level data
6. GameScene class
7. Initialization
Here goes:
Actually, one more consideration. I need to handle the case where the player is on a moving platform. For simplicity, I'll make all platforms static (not moving). Enemies will be the only moving things.
Also, I should handle the player's animation states:
- Idle: standing still
- Running: left/right movement
- Jumping: in the air
- Stomping: landing on enemy
For the running animation, I'll alternate the player's leg positions. I can do this by changing the texture or by using a simple animation with frames.
Actually, for simplicity, I'll just use a single player sprite and maybe add a slight squash/stretch effect when jumping/landing. The running animation can be a simple back-and-forth leg movement achieved by changing the player's texture or using a sprite animation.
Let me create two frames for the player: one with legs together (idle) and one with legs apart (running). I'll create both textures and animate between them.
OK, let me write the code now. For real.
Let me also think about what makes this game fun:
1. Satisfying jump physics - good height and control
2. Enemy stomping - satisfying feedback
3. Coin collection - satisfying feedback
4. Progressive challenge - increasing difficulty
5. Clear goal - the flag
6. Visual polish - particles, animations, parallax
Let me make sure I include all of these.
For the jump physics, I want:
- Gravity: 800
- Jump velocity: -350 (gives about 3 seconds of air time)
- Horizontal acceleration: smooth, not instant
- Max horizontal speed: 200
For enemy stomping:
- When player's bottom overlaps enemy's top while player is moving downward
- Enemy is destroyed
- Player bounces up (velocity set to -250)
- Score increases by 100
- Particle effect
For coin collection:
- When player overlaps coin
- Coin is destroyed
- Score increases by 50
- Particle effect
- Coin collection sound (can't do audio without assets, so just visual feedback)
For the flag:
- When player reaches the flag, game is won
- Show "You Win!" text
- Maybe some celebration particles
OK, I'm writing the code now. Let me be comprehensive and make sure everything works.
Let me think about the total code length. This will probably be 500-700 lines of JavaScript. Let me make sure it's well-organized and commented.
One more thing about the procedural textures - I need to make sure the canvas textures are created correctly. In Phaser 3, I can use `this.textures.addCanvas(key, canvas)` in the preload method.
Wait, actually `textures.addCanvas` is available in Phaser 3. Let me verify the API:
```javascript
// In preload or create:
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
// ... draw on canvas ...
this.textures.addCanvas('key', canvas);
```
Yes, this should work. The canvas is added as a texture that can be used with `this.add.sprite(x, y, 'key')`.
OK, I'm writing the complete code now. Let me be very careful and make sure everything is correct.
Let me also add a simple death animation: when the player dies, they flash white and then respawn. I can do this by setting the player's alpha to 0 and then back to 1 after a short delay.
And for the game over screen, I'll display "Game Over" text and a restart instruction.
For the win screen, I'll display "You Win!" text and the final score.
Alright, here's the complete code:
Let me think about the canvas size and game dimensions. I'll use 800x450 as the game resolution. This is a good 16:9 aspect ratio.
The world will be 6000x450 (width x height). The ground is at y=400, so there's 50px of "ground" at the bottom and 400px of playable space above.
Wait, actually the world height should be larger than the canvas to allow for vertical scrolling if needed. But for a side-scroller, I'll keep the world height the same as the canvas height (450px) and just have the ground at the bottom.
Let me set the world bounds to be 6000x450. The ground will be at y=400 (50px from the bottom). The player can jump up to about y=100 or so (with a jump velocity of -350 and gravity of 800).
OK, final code time. Let me write it all out.
I need to be careful about one thing: when I create canvas textures, I need to do it in the preload method or create method. Actually, `textures.addCanvas` can be called anytime, but it's cleanest to do it in preload.
Wait, actually in Phaser 3, `this.textures.addCanvas()` is available. But I need to make sure I'm not calling it in preload incorrectly. Let me just do it in create() after the scene has been set up.
Actually, the standard approach is to create canvas textures in preload using `this.textures.addCanvas()`. This adds the texture to the texture manager so it can be used in create().
Let me write the code now. I'll create all textures in preload, set up the game in create, and handle updates in the update method.
Here's the complete code:
Let me think about one more thing - the ground. I want the ground to look like a continuous surface with grass on top. I'll create a ground texture that's wide enough (say 600px) and then tile it or create multiple ground segments.
For simplicity, I'll create ground segments as separate sprites. Each segment will be 400px wide. The ground will be at y=400 and extend the full width of the level.
Actually, for a cleaner approach, I'll create one large ground texture and one large ground sprite. But that might be too large for a canvas. Let me create ground segments of 400px each.
Or even simpler: I'll create the ground as a single large graphics object that draws a filled rectangle. This is the most efficient approach for a static background element.
Wait, but I need physics on the ground for the player to stand on. So I need a sprite with a physics body. Let me create ground sprites with canvas textures.
OK, let me just create ground segments as sprites. I'll create a ground texture that's 400x50 (400px wide, 50px tall) and then place multiple ground sprites side by side.
Actually, for the ground, I'll create a texture that's 800x50 (the full width of the canvas) and then create one ground sprite that covers the bottom of the screen. But the world is 6000px wide, so I'd need many ground sprites.
Let me create a ground texture that's 400x50 and then place ground sprites every 400px to cover the level width.
Hmm, this is getting complicated. Let me simplify: I'll create the ground as a static group of platforms. Each platform segment is 400px wide. I'll create enough segments to cover the level width (6000px / 400px = 15 segments).
For the ground texture, I'll draw a simple grass/dirt pattern:
- Top 4px: green grass
- Rest: brown dirt
OK, let me just write the code now. I've been planning too long.
Let me write the complete index.html file:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Platformer</title>
<style>
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body {
background: #0a0a1a;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
overflow: hidden;
}
canvas {
display: block;
image-rendering: pixelated;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// ... all game code
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now let me write the JavaScript. I'll organize it into clear sections.
Let me think about one more thing - the parallax background. I'll create:
1. A sky gradient (drawn as a rectangle)
2. Clouds (white ellipses, slow parallax)
3. Mountains (green shapes, medium parallax)
4. Ground (brown/green, no parallax)
The clouds and mountains will be separate graphics objects that move at different speeds relative to the camera.
For the sky, I'll draw a gradient from light blue at the bottom to dark blue at the top.
For clouds, I'll create 5-6 cloud shapes at various positions and sizes. They'll move at 0.2x camera speed.
For mountains, I'll create 3-4 mountain shapes in the background. They'll move at 0.3x camera speed.
OK, let me write the complete code now. I'll be thorough and make sure everything works correctly.
Here's my complete implementation:
```javascript
// ============================================================
// Texture Creation Functions
// ============================================================
function createPlayerTexture(scene) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = 24;
canvas.height = 36;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Hat
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513';
ctx.fillRect(3, 2, 18, 5);
ctx.fillRect(1, 5, 22, 3);
// Face
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFDAB9';
ctx.fillRect(3, 8, 18, 10);
// Eyes
ctx.fillStyle = '#000';
ctx.fillRect(7, 11, 3, 3);
ctx.fillRect(15, 11, 3, 3);
// Mouth
ctx.fillStyle = '#CC6666';
ctx.fillRect(9, 16, 6, 2);
// Body (blue shirt)
ctx.fillStyle = '#4169E1';
ctx.fillRect(3, 18, 18, 8);
// Belt
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513';
ctx.fillRect(3, 25, 18, 2);
// Legs
ctx.fillStyle = '#654321';
ctx.fillRect(5, 27, 6, 7);
ctx.fillRect(14, 27, 6, 7);
// Shoes
ctx.fillStyle = '#333';
ctx.fillRect(4, 33, 8, 3);
ctx.fillRect(13, 33, 8, 3);
scene.textures.addCanvas('player', canvas);
}
function createPlatformTexture(scene) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = 256;
canvas.height = 20;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Dirt body
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B7355';
ctx.fillRect(0, 4, 256, 16);
// Grass top
ctx.fillStyle = '#4CAF50';
ctx.fillRect(0, 0, 256, 5);
// Grass blades
ctx.fillStyle = '#66BB6A';
for (let i = 0; i < 256; i += 8) {
ctx.fillRect(i, 0, 2, 3);
}
scene.textures.addCanvas('platform', canvas);
}
function createEnemyTexture(scene) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = 28;
canvas.height = 24;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Body
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B4513';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.ellipse(14, 14, 13, 10, 0, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
// Feet
ctx.fillStyle = '#654321';
ctx.fillRect(4, 22, 8, 2);
ctx.fillRect(18, 22, 8, 2);
// Eyes (white)
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFF';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(9, 10, 4, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.arc(19, 10, 4, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
// Pupils
ctx.fillStyle = '#000';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(10, 10, 2, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.arc(20, 10, 2, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
// Eyebrows (angry)
ctx.strokeStyle = '#333';
ctx.lineWidth = 2;
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(5, 5);
ctx.lineTo(13, 7);
ctx.moveTo(23, 5);
ctx.lineTo(15, 7);
ctx.stroke();
scene.textures.addCanvas('enemy', canvas);
}
function createCoinTexture(scene) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = 16;
canvas.height = 16;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Outer circle
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFD700';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(8, 8, 7, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
// Inner circle
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFA500';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(8, 8, 4, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
// Shine
ctx.fillStyle = '#FFF';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.arc(5, 5, 2, 0, Math.PI * 2);
ctx.fill();
scene.textures.addCanvas('coin', canvas);
}
function createFlagTexture(scene) {
const canvas = document.createElement('canvas');
canvas.width = 16;
canvas.height = 64;
const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
// Pole
ctx.fillStyle = '#8B7355';
ctx.fillRect(6, 0, 4, 64);
// Flag
ctx.fillStyle = '#FF0000';
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(10, 4);
ctx.lineTo(26, 10);
ctx.lineTo(10, 16);
ctx.closePath();
ctx.fill();
// Pole base
ctx.fillStyle = '#666';
ctx.fillRect(4, 62, 8, 2);
scene.textures.addCanvas('flag', canvas);
}
// ============================================================
// Level Data
// ============================================================
const LEVEL_DATA = {
platforms: [
// Starting ground
{ x: 0, y: 400, width: 500, type: 'ground' },
// Floating platforms
{ x: 550, y: 320, width: 140, type: 'float' },
{ x: 750, y: 280, width: 120, type: 'float' },
{ x: 950, y: 310, width: 160, type: 'float' },
{ x: 1200, y: 260, width: 130, type: 'float' },
{ x: 1400, y: 300, width: 150, type: 'float' },
{ x: 1650, y: 240, width: 120, type: 'float' },
{ x: 1850, y: 280, width: 140, type: 'float' },
{ x: 2100, y: 250, width: 160, type: 'float' },
{ x: 2350, y: 290, width: 130, type: 'float' },
{ x: 2550, y: 230, width: 150, type: 'float' },
{ x: 2800, y: 270, width: 140, type: 'float' },
{ x: 3050, y: 220, width: 130, type: 'float' },
{ x: 3250, y: 260, width: 150, type: 'float' },
{ x: 3500, y: 240, width: 140, type: 'float' },
{ x: 3700, y: 280, width: 160, type: 'float' },
{ x: 3950, y: 230, width: 130, type: 'float' },
{ x: 4150, y: 270, width: 150, type: 'float' },
{ x: 4400, y: 250, width: 200, type: 'float' },
// Final ground
{ x: 4700, y: 400, width: 1300, type: 'ground' },
],
enemies: [
{ x: 600, y: 296, platformIndex: 1 },
{ x: 800, y: 256, platformIndex: 2 },
{ x: 1000, y: 286, platformIndex: 3 },
{ x: 1250, y: 236, platformIndex: 4 },
{ x: 1450, y: 276, platformIndex: 5 },
{ x: 1700, y: 216, platformIndex: 6 },
{ x: 1900, y: 256, platformIndex: 7 },
{ x: 2150, y: 226, platformIndex: 8 },
{ x: 2400, y: 266, platformIndex: 9 },
{ x: 2600, y: 206, platformIndex: 10 },
{ x: 2850, y: 246, platformIndex: 11 },
{ x: 3100, y: 196, platformIndex: 12 },
{ x: 3300, y: 236, platformIndex: 13 },
{ x: 3550, y: 216, platformIndex: 14 },
{ x: 3750, y: 256, platformIndex: 15 },
{ x: 4000, y: 206, platformIndex: 16 },
{ x: 4200, y: 246, platformIndex: 17 },
],
coins: [
// Above platform 1
{ x: 580, y: 290 }, { x: 610, y: 290 }, { x: 640, y: 290 },
// Above platform 2
{ x: 780, y: 250 }, { x: 810, y: 250 },
// Above platform 3
{ x: 1000, y: 280 }, { x: 1030, y: 280 }, { x: 1060, y: 280 },
// Above platform 4
{ x: 1230, y: 230 }, { x: 1260, y: 230 },
// Above platform 5
{ x: 1430, y: 270 }, { x: 1460, y: 270 }, { x: 1490, y: 270 },
// Above platform 6
{ x: 1680, y: 210 }, { x: 1710, y: 210 },
// Above platform 7
{ x: 1880, y: 250 }, { x: 1910, y: 250 },
// Above platform 8
{ x: 2130, y: 220 }, { x: 2160, y: 220 }, { x: 2190, y: 220 },
// Above platform 9
{ x: 2380, y: 260 }, { x: 2410, y: 260 },
// Above platform 10
{ x: 2580, y: 200 }, { x: 2610, y: 200 }, { x: 2640, y: 200 },
// Above platform 11
{ x: 2830, y: 240 }, { x: 2860, y: 240 },
// Above platform 12
{ x: 3080, y: 190 }, { x: 3110, y: 190 },
// Above platform 13
{ x: 3280, y: 230 }, { x: 3310, y: 230 }, { x: 3340, y: 230 },
// Above platform 14
{ x: 3530, y: 210 }, { x: 3560, y: 210 },
// Above platform 15
{ x: 3730, y: 250 }, { x: 3760, y: 250 }, { x: 3790, y: 250 },
// Above platform 16
{ x: 3980, y: 200 }, { x: 4010, y: 200 },
// Above platform 17
{ x: 4180, y: 240 }, { x: 4210, y: 240 }, { x: 4240, y: 240 },
// Above platform 18
{ x: 4430, y: 220 }, { x: 4460, y: 220 }, { x: 4490, y: 220 }, { x: 4520, y: 220 },
],
flag: { x: 4800, y: 200 }
};
// ============================================================
// Game Scene
// ============================================================
class GameScene extends Phaser.Scene {
constructor() {
super({ key: 'GameScene' });
this.score = 0;
this.coinsCollected = 0;
this.lives = 3;
this.gameOver = false;
this.gameWon = false;
this.player = null;
this.platforms = null;
this.enemies = null;
this.coins = null;
this.flag = null;
this.cursors = null;
this.scoreText = null;
this.coinText = null;
this.livesText = null;
this.clouds = null;
this.mountains = null;
this.lastSafeX = 100;
this.lastSafeY = 360;
}
preload() {
createPlayerTexture(this);
createPlatformTexture(this);
createEnemyTexture(this);
createCoinTexture(this);
createFlagTexture(this);
}
create() {
// Background
this.createBackground();
// Platforms
this.createPlatforms();
// Player
this.createPlayer();
// Enemies
this.createEnemies();
// Coins
this.createCoins();
// Flag
this.createFlag();
// Physics
this.setupPhysics();
// Camera
this.setupCamera();
// UI
this.setupUI();
// Input
this.cursors = this.input.keyboard.createCursorKeys();
// World bounds
this.physics.world.setBounds(0, 0, 6000, 500);
}
createBackground() {
// Sky gradient
const sky = this.add.graphics();
sky.fillGradientStyle(0x4A90D9, 0x87CEEB, 0x87CEEB, 0x4A90D9, 1);
sky.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 450);
sky.setScrollFactor(0);
// Clouds (parallax)
this.clouds = this.add.group();
const cloudPositions = [
{ x: 100, y: 50, scale: 1 },
{ x: 300, y: 80, scale: 0.8 },
{ x: 500, y: 40, scale: 1.2 },
{ x: 800, y: 60, scale: 0.9 },
{ x: 1100, y: 45, scale: 1.1 },
{ x: 1500, y: 70, scale: 0.7 },
{ x: 2000, y: 50, scale: 1.0 },
{ x: 2500, y: 55, scale: 0.8 },
{ x: 3000, y: 40, scale: 1.1 },
{ x: 3500, y: 65, scale: 0.9 },
{ x: 4000, y: 45, scale: 1.0 },
{ x: 4500, y: 55, scale: 0.8 },
{ x: 5000, y: 50, scale: 1.2 },
];
cloudPositions.forEach(cp => {
const cloud = this.add.graphics();
cloud.fillStyle(0xFFFFFF, 0.8);
cloud.fillEllipse(0, 0, 60 * cp.scale, 25 * cp.scale);
cloud.fillEllipse(-20 * cp.scale, 5 * cp.scale, 40 * cp.scale, 20 * cp.scale);
cloud.fillEllipse(25 * cp.scale, 3 * cp.scale, 35 * cp.scale, 18 * cp.scale);
cloud.setPosition(cp.x, cp.y);
cloud.setScrollFactor(0.1, 0);
this.clouds.add(cloud);
});
// Mountains (parallax)
this.mountains = this.add.group();
const mountainData = [
{ x: 200, height: 120, width: 200 },
{ x: 600, height: 80, width: 180 },
{ x: 1000, height: 150, width: 220 },
{ x: 1500, height: 100, width: 190 },
{ x: 2000, height: 130, width: 210 },
{ x: 2600, height: 90, width: 170 },
{ x: 3100, height: 140, width: 200 },
{ x: 3700, height: 110, width: 180 },
{ x: 4200, height: 130, width: 210 },
{ x: 4800, height: 100, width: 190 },
];
mountainData.forEach(md => {
const mountain = this.add.graphics();
mountain.fillStyle(0x2D5A27, 1);
mountain.beginPath();
mountain.moveTo(md.x - md.width / 2, 400);
mountain.lineTo(md.x, 400 - md.height);
mountain.lineTo(md.x + md.width / 2, 400);
mountain.closePath();
mountain.fill();
mountain.setScrollFactor(0.2, 0);
this.mountains.add(mountain);
});
}
createPlatforms() {
this.platforms = this.physics.add.staticGroup();
LEVEL_DATA.platforms.forEach(p => {
const platform = this.platforms.create(p.x + p.width / 2, p.y, 'platform');
platform.setDisplaySize(p.width, 20);
platform.body.setSize(p.width, 20);
platform.body.setOffset(0, 0);
platform.setImmovable(true);
platform.setAllowGravity(false);
});
}
createPlayer() {
this.player = this.physics.add.sprite(100, 360, 'player');
this.player.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
this.player.setMaxVelocity(200, 600);
this.player.setDragX(800);
this.lastSafeX = 100;
this.lastSafeY = 360;
}
createEnemies() {
this.enemies = this.physics.add.group();
LEVEL_DATA.enemies.forEach(e => {
const enemy = this.enemies.create(e.x, e.y, 'enemy');
enemy.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
enemy.setBounce(0);
enemy.setMaxVelocity(60, 200);
enemy.setDragX(100);
enemy.setAllowGravity(true);
enemy.body.setSize(20, 18);
enemy.body.setOffset(4, 4);
enemy.setFlipX(false);
enemy.speed = 50;
enemy.direction = 1;
enemy.alive = true;
enemy.platformIndex = e.platformIndex;
});
}
createCoins() {
this.coins = this.physics.add.group({
key: 'coin',
repeat: LEVEL_DATA.coins.length - 1,
setXY: (coin, i) => {
const c = LEVEL_DATA.coins[i];
coin.setPosition(c.x, c.y);
}
});
// Set the first coin manually (repeat doesn't include index 0)
this.coins.getChildren().forEach((coin, i) => {
if (i === 0) {
const c = LEVEL_DATA.coins[0];
coin.setPosition(c.x, c.y);
}
});
// Actually, let me just create coins manually
this.coins.clear(true, true);
LEVEL_DATA.coins.forEach(c => {
const coin = this.physics.add.sprite(c.x, c.y, 'coin');
coin.setCollideWorldBounds(false);
coin.setAllowGravity(false);
coin.body.setSize(12, 12);
coin.body.setOffset(2, 2);
coin.setBounce(0.5, 0.5);
coin.collected = false;
});
}
createFlag() {
this.flag = this.physics.add.staticSprite(LEVEL_DATA.flag.x, LEVEL_DATA.flag.y, 'flag');
this.flag.setDisplaySize(16, 64);
this.flag.body.setSize(4, 64);
this.flag.body.setOffset(6, 0);
}
setupPhysics() {
// Player vs platforms
this.physics.add.collider(this.player, this.platforms);
// Enemies vs platforms
this.physics.add.collider(this.enemies, this.platforms);
// Player vs enemies (stomping)
this.physics.add.collider(this.player, this.enemies, this.stompEnemy, null, this);
// Player vs coins (collection)
this.physics.add.overlap(this.player, this.coins, this.collectCoin, null, this);
// Player vs flag (win)
this.physics.add.overlap(this.player, this.flag, this.reachFlag, null, this);
// Player vs world bounds (falling off)
this.physics.world.on('worldbounds', (body) => {
if (body.gameObject === this.player && body.down === false) {
// Player fell off bottom
this.killPlayer();
}
});
}
setupCamera() {
this.cameras.main.setBounds(0, 0, 6000, 500);
this.cameras.main.startFollow(this.player, true, 0.1, 0.1);
this.cameras.main.setDeadzone(100, 50);
this.cameras.main.setLerp(0.08, 0.08);
}
setupUI() {
this.scoreText = this.add.text(16, 16, 'Score: 0', {
font: 'bold 18px Arial',
color: '#FFFFFF',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 3,
shadow: { offsetX: 2, offsetY: 2, color: '#000', blur: 2, fill: true }
}).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100);
this.coinText = this.add.text(16, 40, 'Coins: 0', {
font: 'bold 18px Arial',
color: '#FFD700',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 3,
shadow: { offsetX: 2, offsetY: 2, color: '#000', blur: 2, fill: true }
}).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100);
this.livesText = this.add.text(700, 16, 'Lives: 3', {
font: 'bold 18px Arial',
color: '#FF6666',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 3,
shadow: { offsetX: 2, offsetY: 2, color: '#000', blur: 2, fill: true }
}).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100);
}
handleInput() {
if (!this.player) return;
// Horizontal movement
if (this.cursors.left.isDown) {
this.player.setVelocityX(-200);
this.player.setFlipX(true);
} else if (this.cursors.right.isDown) {
this.player.setVelocityX(200);
this.player.setFlipX(false);
} else {
this.player.setVelocityX(0);
}
// Jumping
if (this.cursors.up.isDown && this.player.body.blocked.down) {
this.player.setVelocityY(-350);
}
}
stompEnemy(player, enemy) {
if (!enemy.alive) return;
if (player.body.velocity.y <= 0) return; // Player must be falling
if (player.y > enemy.y) return; // Player must be above enemy
// Stomp!
enemy.alive = false;
enemy.setVisible(false);
enemy.body.enable = false;
// Bounce player
player.setVelocityY(-250);
// Score
this.score += 100;
this.updateUI();
// Particles
this.createStompParticles(enemy.x, enemy.y);
}
collectCoin(player, coin) {
if (coin.collected) return;
coin.collected = true;
coin.setVisible(false);
coin.body.enable = false;
this.coinsCollected++;
this.score += 50;
this.updateUI();
// Particles
this.createCoinParticles(coin.x, coin.y);
}
reachFlag(player, flag) {
if (this.gameWon) return;
this.gameWon = true;
// Show win text
this.add.text(400, 200, 'YOU WIN!', {
font: 'bold 48px Arial',
color: '#FFD700',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 4,
}).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100);
this.add.text(400, 260, 'Score: ' + this.score, {
font: 'bold 24px Arial',
color: '#FFFFFF',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 3,
}).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100);
this.add.text(400, 300, 'Press R to Restart', {
font: 'bold 18px Arial',
color: '#FFFFFF',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 2,
}).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100);
}
killPlayer() {
this.lives--;
this.updateUI();
if (this.lives <= 0) {
this.gameOver = true;
this.add.text(400, 200, 'GAME OVER', {
font: 'bold 48px Arial',
color: '#FF0000',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 4,
}).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100);
this.add.text(400, 260, 'Press R to Restart', {
font: 'bold 18px Arial',
color: '#FFFFFF',
stroke: '#000000',
strokeThickness: 2,
}).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100);
this.player.setVisible(false);
this.player.body.enable = false;
} else {
// Respawn
this.player.setPosition(this.lastSafeX, this.lastSafeY);
this.player.setVelocity(0, 0);
this.player.setVisible(false);
this.player.body.enable = false;
this.time.delayedCall(500, () => {
this.player.setVisible(true);
this.player.body.enable = true;
});
}
}
createStompParticles(x, y) {
for (let i = 0; i < 8; i++) {
const particle = this.add.circle(x, y, 3, 0xFFD700);
this.tweens.add({
targets: particle,
x: x + (Math.random() - 0.5) * 60,
y: y + (Math.random() - 0.5) * 60,
alpha: 0,
scale: 0,
duration: 300,
onComplete: () => particle.destroy()
});
}
}
createCoinParticles(x, y) {
for (let i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
const particle = this.add.circle(x, y, 2, 0xFFD700);
this.tweens.add({
targets: particle,
x: x + (Math.random() - 0.5) * 40,
y: y + (Math.random() - 0.5) * 40,
alpha: 0,
scale: 0,
duration: 250,
onComplete: () => particle.destroy()
});
}
}
updateUI() {
this.scoreText.setText('Score: ' + this.score);
this.coinText.setText('Coins: ' + this.coinsCollected);
this.livesText.setText('Lives: ' + this.lives);
}
update(time, delta) {
if (this.gameOver || this.gameWon) {
// Check for restart
if (this.cursors && this.cursors.up.isDown) {
// Wait for key release then restart
}
return;
}
this.handleInput();
// Update enemies
this.enemies.children.iterate((enemy) => {
if (!enemy.alive) return;
// Move enemy back and forth
enemy.x += enemy.speed * enemy.direction * (delta / 1000);
// Simple boundary check (move within platform)
// This is simplified - enemies just bounce at world edges
if (enemy.x < 50 || enemy.x > 5950) {
enemy.direction *= -1;
enemy.setFlipX(enemy.direction === 1);
}
// Animate enemy (wiggle)
enemy.setScale(1 + Math.sin(time / 200 + enemy.x) * 0.05);
});
// Animate coins (spin)
this.coins.children.iterate((coin) => {
if (coin.collected) return;
coin.setAngle(coin.angle + 3);
coin.setScale(1 + Math.sin(time / 300 + coin.x) * 0.1);
});
// Animate flag (wave)
if (this.flag) {
this.flag.setAngle(Math.sin(time / 500) * 3);
}
// Update last safe position
if (this.player.body.blocked.down) {
this.lastSafeX = this.player.x;
this.lastSafeY = this.player.y - this.player.height;
}
// Check if player fell off world
if (this.player.y > 500) {
this.killPlayer();
}
}
}
// ============================================================
// Game Initialization
// ============================================================
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 450,
backgroundColor: '#4A90D9',
parent: document.body,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: {
gravity: { y: 800 },
debug: false
}
},
scene: GameScene
};
const game = new Phaser.Game(config);
```
Wait, I have several issues with this code:
1. The `createCoins` method has a bug - I'm clearing the group after creating it with `repeat`
2. The restart mechanism isn't implemented properly
3. The enemy movement needs to be tied to their platforms, not just world bounds
4. The coin animation with `coin.x` won't work because `coin.x` is a property, not accessible that way in the iterate callback
5. The `setDisplaySize` might not work as expected with canvas textures
6. I need to handle the restart key (R) properly
Let me fix these issues and refine the code.
Also, I realize I should think about the restart mechanism. When the game is over or won, pressing R should restart the game. I can do this by calling `this.scene.restart()`.
Let me also reconsider the enemy movement. Instead of just bouncing at world edges, enemies should move back and forth on their platform. I can track the platform they're on and reverse direction when they reach the platform edges.
Actually, for simplicity, let me just have enemies move back and forth with a fixed speed, reversing direction when they hit certain x-coordinates or when they reach the edge of their platform.
Let me simplify: enemies move left and right at a constant speed. They reverse direction when they've moved a certain distance from their starting position.
Let me also reconsider the coin creation. Instead of using a group with `repeat`, I'll just create individual coin sprites.
Let me also think about the restart. I'll add a key listener for the R key that restarts the scene.
OK, let me rewrite the complete code with all these fixes:
Actually, let me reconsider the approach. Instead of having so many issues, let me write a cleaner, more robust version.
Key fixes:
1. Create coins individually, not with group repeat
2. Fix enemy movement to be platform-based
3. Fix coin animation
4. Add proper restart mechanism
5. Fix the `setDisplaySize` usage
6. Make sure all physics bodies are properly configured
Let me also reconsider the platform texture. When I use `setDisplaySize`, it will stretch the texture. For platforms of varying widths, this might look odd. Let me create the platform texture at a larger size (say 512px) and then scale it. Or better yet, create the platform as a graphics object.
Actually, for platforms, I can use `this.add.graphics()` to draw them directly. This avoids the texture stretching issue. But then I need to add physics bodies to graphics objects, which is possible with `this.physics.add.existing()`.
Hmm, but graphics objects with physics can be tricky. Let me stick with sprites and textures. The stretching should be fine for the simple grass/dirt pattern.
Wait, actually there's a better approach. I can create a 1x1 pixel texture for the platform and then use it as a tiling sprite or set the size of the sprite. But that won't look as good.
Let me just use the canvas texture approach and accept that platforms will be stretched. For a game like this, it should be fine.
OK, let me write the final, complete code now. I'll be very careful about all the details.
One more thing - I need to handle the restart properly. When the player presses R:
- If game over or game won, restart the scene
- This can be done with `this.scene.restart()`
But I need to make sure the R key is only detected once per press, not held down. I can use `this.input.keyboard.addKey` and check for the 'just down' state.
Actually, in Phaser 3, I can check `this.cursors.up` for the up arrow, but for R, I need to add a separate key:
```javascript
this.restartKey = this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.R);
```
And then in update:
```javascript
if (this.restartKey.isDown && !this.restartKey._isDown) {
// Key was just pressed
this.scene.restart();
}
```
Actually, a simpler approach is to check in the update loop:
```javascript
if (this.restartKey.isDown) {
this.scene.restart();
}
```
But this will restart every frame while R is held, which is wasteful but harmless since the scene restarts immediately.
A better approach:
```javascript
if (Phaser.Input.Keyboard.JustDown(this.restartKey)) {
this.scene.restart();
}
```
Wait, `JustDown` might not exist as a standalone function. Let me check... In Phaser 3, you can use:
```javascript
if (this.restartKey.getDownDuration() === 1) {
this.scene.restart();
}
```
Or more simply, just check `isDown` and accept that it might restart a frame or two after pressing. For a game like this, it's fine.
Actually, the simplest and most reliable approach:
```javascript
if (this.restartKey.isDown) {
this.scene.restart();
}
```
The scene restart is fast enough that it won't cause issues.
OK, let me write the final complete code now. I'll be very thorough and make sure everything works.
Let me also reconsider the level design. I want the platforms to be more fun and varied. Let me also add some ground sections between the floating platforms so the player has safe areas to rest.
Also, I should make the starting area have a flat ground so the player can get used to the controls before jumping.
Let me also add some visual polish:
- The player should have a shadow
- Coins should have a glow effect
- The flag should wave
- Background should have parallax layers
OK, I'm going to write the final code now. No more deliberation.
Let me also think about the `setDisplaySize` issue. In Phaser 3, you can use:
```javascript
sprite.setDisplaySize(width, height);
```
This scales the sprite's display size without changing the physics body size. I need to also update the physics body to match:
```javascript
sprite.body.setSize(width, height);
```
Or I can set the body size separately from the display size.
Actually, for canvas textures, `setDisplaySize` should work fine. The texture is drawn at the display size of the sprite.
Let me finalize the code now. Here's my complete implementation:
I realize I should also handle the case where the player collides with an enemy from the side (not from above). In that case, the player should take damage (lose a life and bounce back).
For this, I need to detect the direction of collision. In Arcade Physics, I can check `player.body.touching` to see which sides are touching.
```javascript
this.physics.add.collider(this.player, this.enemies, (player, enemy) => {
if (player.body.touching.down && player.body.velocity.y > 0) {
// Stomp from above
this.stompEnemy(player, enemy);
} else {
// Hit from side - take damage
this.playerHurt(player, enemy);
}
}, null, this);
```
Wait, but I already have a separate `stompEnemy` collision callback. Let me restructure this.
Actually, the issue is that `collider` uses a single callback for all collisions. I need to handle both stomping and side-hitting in the same callback.
Let me restructure:
```javascript
this.physics.add.collider(this.player, this.enemies, (player, enemy) => {
if (!enemy.alive) return;
// Player is falling and touching the top of the enemy
if (player.body.velocity.y > 0 && player.body.touching.down) {
// Stomp!
this.stompEnemy(player, enemy);
} else {
// Hit from side - take damage
this.playerHurt(player, enemy);
}
}, null, this);
```
Hmm, but `player.body.touching.down` might not be reliable in all cases. Let me think about this more carefully.
When the player lands on top of an enemy:
- The player's bottom is touching the enemy's top
- `player.body.touching.down` should be true
- The player's velocity.y should be positive (falling)
When the player hits the side of an enemy:
- The player's side is touching the enemy's side
- `player.body.touching.left` or `player.body.touching.right` should be true
So I can check:
```javascript
if (player.body.touching.down && player.body.velocity.y > 0) {
// Stomp
} else if (player.body.touching.left || player.body.touching.right) {
// Side hit - take damage
}
```
This should work. Let me use this approach.
OK, I'm writing the final code now. For real this time. No more deliberation.
Let me also add a nice touch - when the player is hurt, they should flash and become invincible for a short time. I'll implement a simple invincibility timer.
And I should add a death animation when the player is stomped by an enemy - the player bounces up and then falls, rather than just respawning immediately.
Actually, for simplicity, let me just make the player bounce up when hit by an enemy (like Mario), and not immediately die. The player loses a life when they fall off the bottom of the world or when they have no lives left.
Wait, in classic Mario, touching an enemy from the side costs a life (or a hit point). Let me implement it as: when hit from the side, the player bounces up and becomes invincible for 1 second. If the player then falls off the bottom, they lose a life.
Actually, let me simplify: when hit by an enemy from the side, the player loses a life immediately and respawns at the last safe position. This is simpler and more forgiving.
OK, final code time. Let me write it all out carefully.
Let me also reconsider the level layout. I want it to be fun and playable. Let me make the gaps jumpable and the platforms reachable.
With a jump velocity of -350 and gravity of 800:
- Max jump height: v^2 / (2*g) = 350^2 / (2*800) = 122500 / 1600 = 76.5 pixels
- Time to peak: v/g = 350/800 = 0.4375 seconds
- Total air time: 0.875 seconds
- Horizontal distance during jump: 200 * 0.875 = 175 pixels (at max speed)
So the player can jump about 76 pixels high and travel about 175 pixels horizontally in a full jump. This means gaps up to about 150 pixels should be jumpable, and platforms up to 76 pixels above the player should be reachable.
Let me adjust my level data to be consistent with these physics:
- Gaps should be at most 140 pixels wide
- Platform height differences should be at most 60 pixels
Let me revise the level data:
Actually, let me also add the ability to jump higher by holding the jump button (variable jump height). This is a common mechanic in platformers that makes them more playable.
In Phaser Arcade Physics, I can implement variable jump height by reducing the upward velocity when the jump key is released:
```javascript
if (this.cursors.up.isUp && this.player.body.velocity.y < -100) {
this.player.setVelocityY(-100);
}
```
This cuts the jump short when the player releases the jump button, giving more control.
OK, let me write the complete code now. I'll include variable jump height, proper collision handling, and all the features I've planned.
Let me write it out completely:
Actually, I realize I need to be more careful about the platform physics. When I create platforms with `setDisplaySize`, the physics body might not match the visual size correctly. Let me make sure to set the body size explicitly.
Also, I should make the player's physics body a bit smaller than the visual size for better gameplay feel. This is a common technique in platformers - the hitbox is slightly smaller than the sprite.
OK, here's my final, complete code. I'm writing it now and not stopping until it's done.
Let me also think about one more thing - the `setAllowGravity(false)` for platforms. In Phaser 3, static bodies don't need gravity, so I should make sure platforms are static and don't have gravity applied.
When I create a static group with `this.physics.add.staticGroup()`, the bodies in the group are static by default (they don't move and don't respond to gravity). So I don't need to explicitly set `setAllowGravity(false)`.
OK, writing the code now.
Let me also think about how to handle the player's death when falling off the bottom. I can check if the player's y position is greater than the world height (500 in my case) and call `killPlayer()`.
Actually, I should also handle the case where the player goes off the left side of the world (x < 0). In that case, I'll just clamp the player's position.
Let me also add a simple death animation: when the player dies, they flash and then respawn. I can do this with a tween on the player's alpha.
OK, here's the complete code. I'm writing it now.
Let me also think about the game feel. I want:
1. Responsive controls - no input lag
2. Satisfying jump - good arc and height
3. Clear visual feedback for all actions
4. Smooth camera following
5. Progressive difficulty in the level
For the camera, I'll use:
```javascript
this.cameras.main.startFollow(this.player, true, 0.1, 0.1);
```
The `true` parameter enables deadzone following, and the 0.1 values are the lerp factors for smooth following.
Actually, `startFollow` in Phaser 3 takes these parameters:
```javascript
camera.startFollow(sprite, [roundPixels], [lerpX], [lerpY], [lerpFactor], [offsetX], [offsetY])
```
Wait, let me check the API. In Phaser 3:
```javascript
camera.startFollow(target, [roundPixels], [lerpX], [lerpY])
```
Where `roundPixels` is a boolean (whether to round the camera position to integers), and `lerpX`/`lerpY` are the lerp factors (0-1, where 1 is instant following and 0 is no following).
Actually, I think the API is:
```javascript
camera.startFollow(sprite, roundPixels, lerpX, lerpY)
```
Let me just use:
```javascript
this.cameras.main.startFollow(this.player, true, 0.08, 0.08);
```
This should give smooth camera following.
OK, I'm writing the complete code now. Here goes:
Let me also think about the game over screen. When the player runs out of lives, I want to show a "Game Over" screen with the final score and a restart instruction.
And for the win screen, I want to show "You Win!" with the final score and a restart instruction.
Both screens should be dismissible by pressing R.
Let me also add a "Press R to Restart" message that appears on both screens.
OK, here's the complete code. I'm writing it now and I won't stop until it's done.
One more consideration: I should make sure the game doesn't have any bugs. Let me think through the potential issues:
1. Player falling through platforms - this can happen if the player moves too fast. I should make sure the physics timestep is reasonable.
2. Enemy clipping through platforms - same issue. Static bodies should handle this fine.
3. Coin collection not working - make sure the overlap callback is set up correctly.
4. Flag not triggering win - make sure the overlap callback is set up correctly.
5. Camera going off the world bounds - set camera bounds.
6. Player going off the left edge - clamp player position.
7. Restart not working - make sure scene.restart() is called correctly.
I think I've covered all these cases in my design. Let me write the code now.
Actually, I just realized I should also handle the case where the player is on a platform and the platform is destroyed (e.g., when an enemy is stomped). But in my design, platforms are never destroyed, so this isn't an issue.
Also, I should make sure that when the player stomps an enemy, the enemy is properly removed from the physics world. I'll set `enemy.body.enable = false` and `enemy.setVisible(false)`.
And when the player collects a coin, I'll do the same: `coin.body.enable = false` and `coin.setVisible(false)`.
OK, writing the final code now. This is it.
Let me structure the code clearly:
```
1. HTML/CSS wrapper
2. Texture creation functions
3. Level data
4. GameScene class
a. constructor
b. preload
c. create
d. createBackground
e. createPlatforms
f. createPlayer
g. createEnemies
h. createCoins
i. createFlag
j. setupPhysics
k. setupCamera
l. setupUI
m. handleInput
n. stompEnemy
o. playerHurt
p. collectCoin
q. reachFlag
r. killPlayer
s. createStompParticles
t. createCoinParticles
u. updateUI
v. update
5. Game initialization
```
This is a clear structure. Let me write it all out now.
Hmm, one more thing. I want to add a simple animation for the player when running. I can do this by creating two frames of the player texture (one with legs together, one with legs apart) and then creating an animation from them.
But creating two separate canvas textures is a bit tedious. Let me just create one player texture and skip the running animation for now. The player will be a static sprite that flips horizontally when moving left/right.
Actually, I can create a simple running animation by having two frames. Let me create two textures: 'player1' and 'player2', and then create an animation from them.
Or even simpler, I can create the animation using frame names:
```javascript
this.anims.create({
key: 'run',
frames: [
{ key: 'player', frame: 0 },
{ key: 'player', frame: 1 }
],
frameRate: 8,
repeat: -1
});
```
But this requires the texture to have multiple frames, which means I need to use a spritesheet or a texture atlas. Since I'm using canvas textures, I can't easily create a spritesheet.
Let me just skip the running animation and keep the player as a static sprite. The game will still be fun and playable.
OK, final code. Writing it now.
Let me also add a simple squash and stretch effect when the player lands:
```javascript
// When landing
player.setScale(1.2, 0.8);
this.tweens.add({
targets: player,
scaleX: 1,
scaleY: 1,
duration: 100
});
```
And a stretch effect when jumping:
```javascript
// When jumping
player.setScale(0.8, 1.2);
this.tweens.add({
targets: player,
scaleX: 1,
scaleY: 1,
duration: 100
});
```
These small touches make the game feel more polished.
OK, I'm going to write the complete code now. Let me be very careful and thorough.
Let me also think about the background more carefully. I want:
1. Sky gradient (top to bottom: dark blue to light blue)
2. Sun or clouds in the sky
3. Distant mountains (parallax)
4. Closer hills (parallax)
5. Ground layer (no parallax)
I'll draw all of this using Phaser graphics objects.
For the sun, I'll add a yellow circle in the upper right corner.
For the clouds, I'll add white ellipses at various positions.
For the mountains, I'll add green triangular shapes.
For the hills, I'll add darker green shapes closer to the ground.
All of these will have different scroll factors to create parallax.
OK, writing the code now. For real. No more planning.
Let me also make sure the game canvas is centered on the page and has a nice border/frame.
Here's my final HTML structure:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Platformer</title>
<style>
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body {
background: #0a0a1a;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
overflow: hidden;
}
canvas {
display: block;
border: 3px solid #333;
border-radius: 4px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
OK, I'm writing the complete game code now. Let me be very thorough and make sure everything works.
Let me write it all out in one go:
Actually, I realize I should also handle the case where the player is on an enemy and the enemy moves off a platform edge. In my current design, enemies just move back and forth on their platform. If the platform has an edge, the enemy might fall off. I should prevent this by having enemies reverse direction when they reach the platform edges.
But for simplicity, I'll just have enemies reverse direction when they reach a certain distance from their starting position. This is simpler and works well enough for a procedurally generated level.
OK, writing the code now. Final version.
Let me also make sure I handle the `setDisplaySize` correctly. In Phaser 3, when you create a sprite with a canvas texture, the default size is the canvas size. If I want to scale it, I need to use `setDisplaySize(width, height)`.
For example, if the player canvas is 24x36, and I want it to be 24x36 on screen (1:1 pixel ratio), I don't need to set display size. But if I want it to be larger, I do.
In my game, the canvas is 800x450, and the player sprite is 24x36 pixels. That's a good size - about 3% of the screen width.
For platforms, I want them to be wider - maybe 120-200 pixels wide and 16 pixels tall. The platform canvas texture is 256x20, so I'll use `setDisplaySize(platformWidth, 20)` to scale it.
For enemies, the canvas is 28x24, which is good.
For coins, the canvas is 16x16, which is good.
For the flag, the canvas is 16x64, which is good.
OK, writing the code now. Here's the complete implementation:
Wait, I also need to think about how to handle the flag interaction. When the player reaches the flag, I want to show a "You Win!" screen and stop the game. The player should be able to press R to restart.
I also need to handle the game over screen similarly.
Let me implement this with a simple state check in the update loop:
```javascript
update(time, delta) {
if (this.gameOver || this.gameWon) {
// Check for restart
if (this.restartKey.isDown) {
this.scene.restart();
}
return;
}
// ... normal update
}
```
But this will restart every frame while R is held, which is fine since the scene restarts immediately.
Actually, a better approach is to use `Phaser.Input.Keyboard.JustDown`:
```javascript
if (this.restartKey.isDown && !this._restartPressed) {
this._restartPressed = true;
this.scene.restart();
}
if (!this.restartKey.isDown) {
this._restartPressed = false;
}
```
But this requires tracking state. For simplicity, let me just use `this.scene.restart()` when R is pressed. The scene restart is fast enough that it won't cause issues.
OK, I'm going to write the complete code now. Here it is:
Let me also add a nice touch - when the player collects a coin, I'll add a small "+50" text that floats up and fades out. And when the player stomps an enemy, I'll add a "+100" text.
I can implement this with Phaser's text objects and tweens:
```javascript
createFloatingText(x, y, text, color) {
const floatingText = this.add.text(x, y, text, {
font: 'bold 16px Arial',
color: color,
stroke: '#000',
strokeThickness: 2
});
floatingText.setScrollFactor(0);
this.tweens.add({
targets: floatingText,
y: y - 40,
alpha: 0,
duration: 800,
onComplete: () => floatingText.destroy()
});
}
```
This adds nice visual feedback for scoring events.
OK, writing the complete code now. This is the final version.
Let me also think about the total code length. This will probably be around 600-800 lines of JavaScript. That's fine for a complete game.
Let me write it all out now, organized and well-commented.
One last thing - I want to make sure the game is actually fun to play. The key factors are:
1. Responsive controls - the player should feel immediate and precise
2. Fair physics - jumps should be predictable and consistent
3. Clear feedback - the player should always know what's happening
4. Progressive challenge - the level should get harder as you progress
5. Satisfying rewards - coins and stomping enemies should feel good
I think my design covers all of these. Let me write the code now.
Actually, I want to reconsider one thing about the player physics. In my current design, I'm using:
- Gravity: 800
- Jump velocity: -350
- Max velocity: 200 horizontal, 600 vertical
- Drag X: 800
Let me verify the jump height:
- Max jump height = v^2 / (2*g) = 350^2 / (2*800) = 122500 / 1600 ≈ 76.5 pixels
This means the player can jump about 76 pixels high. With platforms at various heights (some 100+ pixels above ground), the player might not be able to reach all platforms.
Let me adjust the jump velocity to -400 for a higher jump:
- Max jump height = 400^2 / (2*800) = 160000 / 1600 = 100 pixels
That's better. The player can now reach platforms that are 100 pixels above their current position.
Let me also adjust the horizontal speed to 220 for a bit more speed.
And the gravity to 750 for a slightly floatier feel.
OK, final parameters:
- Gravity: 750
- Jump velocity: -400
- Max horizontal speed: 220
- Max vertical speed: 600
- Horizontal drag: 600
These should give a good platformer feel.
Let me also add a small bounce when landing on a platform (squash effect) and when stomping an enemy (bigger bounce).
OK, writing the complete code now. Here it is, the final version:
Let me also think about how to handle the "last safe position" for respawning. I'll track the last position where the player was standing on a platform (player.body.blocked.down). When the player dies, they respawn at this position.
I'll update the last safe position every frame when the player is on the ground:
```javascript
if (this.player.body.blocked.down) {
this.lastSafeX = this.player.x;
this.lastSafeY = this.player.y - this.player.height;
}
```
Wait, I need to be careful here. The player's y position is the top of the sprite, so the "standing on ground" position would be:
```javascript
this.lastSafeX = this.player.x;
this.lastSafeY = this.player.y; // This is the top of the sprite
```
Actually, when the player is standing on a platform, their feet are at `player.y + player.height`, and the platform is at `platform.y`. So the player's y position when standing on a platform at y=400 with a 36px tall player would be `400 - 36 = 364`.
So `lastSafeY` should be the player's y position when standing on a platform, which is `player.y`.
Let me just track `player.x` and `player.y` when the player is on the ground.
OK, writing the complete code now. For real this time. I promise.
Let me write it all in one go, carefully and thoroughly.
I also want to add a simple intro screen or at least make sure the game starts properly. The game should start immediately when the page loads.
And I should add a brief "How to Play" instruction that appears at the start or is visible on the UI.
Let me add a simple instruction text at the bottom of the screen:
"Arrow Keys: Move & Jump | R: Restart"
OK, here's the complete code. I'm writing it now and it will be the final version.
Let me also make sure I handle the `setAllowGravity` correctly for static objects. In Phaser 3, static bodies don't have gravity applied by default, so I don't need to explicitly set `setAllowGravity(false)`.
And for dynamic bodies (player, enemies, coins), gravity is applied by default. I need to make sure coins don't have gravity (they should float in place).
For coins, I'll use:
```javascript
coin.setAllowGravity(false);
```
For enemies, they should have gravity so they stand on platforms:
```javascript
enemy.setAllowGravity(true);
```
OK, writing the complete code now. Here goes:
Let me also think about one more thing - the enemy collision with the player. When the player touches an enemy from the side, I want the player to be pushed back and become invincible for a moment.
I'll implement invincibility with a simple timer:
```javascript
this.playerHurt(player, enemy) {
if (this.invincible) return;
this.invincible = true;
// Bounce player up
player.setVelocityY(-200);
player.setVelocityX(player.body.touching.left ? -200 : 200);
// Flash player
player.setAlpha(0.5);
// After 1 second, become vulnerable again
this.time.delayedCall(1000, () => {
this.invincible = false;
player.setAlpha(1);
});
}
```
But wait, I need to track the `invincible` state. I'll add it as a property of the GameScene.
OK, I think I have everything planned out. Let me write the complete code now.
Actually, one more thing. I should make the player's hurt animation more visible. When the player is hurt, they should flash (alternate between visible and invisible) for the duration of the invincibility period.
I can do this with a simple toggle in the update loop:
```javascript
if (this.invincible) {
this.player.visible = Math.floor(this.time.now / 100) % 2 === 0;
}
```
This makes the player flash on and off every 100ms while invincible.
OK, writing the complete code now. Final version. No more changes.
Let me also add a nice background music... wait, I can't do audio without assets. The instructions say "procedurally generated graphics, no external image or audio assets." So no audio. That's fine - the game will be visual-only.
OK, here's the complete code. I'm writing it now.
Let me think about the total structure one more time:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>/* styles */</style>
</head>
<body>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Texture creation functions
// Level data
// GameScene class
// Game initialization
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
This is clean and self-contained. Let me write it all out now.
I'm going to write the complete code in one shot. Here goes:
OK I realize I've been overthinking this. Let me just write the code now. I'll be careful about the details but I won't second-guess every decision anymore.
Here's my final implementation plan:
- 800x450 canvas
- 6000px wide world
- Ground at y=400
- Platforms at various heights
- 17 enemies
- ~40 coins
- 1 flag at the end
- Parallax background with sky, clouds, mountains
- Player with run/jump mechanics
- Enemy stomping
- Coin collection
- Score tracking
- Lives system
- Death and respawn
- Win condition
- Restart with R key
- Particle effects for coin collection and enemy stomping
- Floating score text
- Invincibility frames after being hit
Let me write it all now.## 1:index.html ```html <!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <title>Side-Scrolling Platformer</title> <style> *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box} body{background:#0a0a1a;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;height:100vh;overflow:hidden;font-family:Arial,sans-serif} canvas{display:block;border:3px solid #2a2a3a;border-radius:6px;image-rendering:pixelated} </style> </head> <body> <script src="phaser.min.js"></script> <script> /* ============================================================ Procedural Texture Factories ============================================================ */ function makePlayerTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=24;c.height=36; const x=c.getContext('2d'); // Hat x.fillStyle='#8B4513';x.fillRect(3,1,18,6);x.fillRect(1,4,22,3); // Face x.fillStyle='#FFDAB9';x.fillRect(3,8,18,11); // Eyes x.fillStyle='#000';x.fillRect(7,11,3,3);x.fillRect(15,11,3,3); // Mouth x.fillStyle='#CC6666';x.fillRect(9,16,6,2); // Body x.fillStyle='#4169E1';x.fillRect(3,19,18,8); // Belt x.fillStyle='#654321';x.fillRect(3,26,18,2); // Legs x.fillStyle='#654321';x.fillRect(5,28,6,7);x.fillRect(14,28,6,7); // Shoes x.fillStyle='#2a1a0a';x.fillRect(4,33,8,3);x.fillRect(13,33,8,3); scene.textures.addCanvas('player',c); } function makePlatformTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=256;c.height=20; const x=c.getContext('2d'); // Dirt body x.fillStyle='#8B7355';x.fillRect(0,4,256,16); // Grass top x.fillStyle='#4CAF50';x.fillRect(0,0,256,5); // Grass blades x.fillStyle='#66BB6A'; for(let i=0;i<256;i+=8){x.fillRect(i,0,2,4);x.fillRect(i+3,1,1,3);} // Dirt texture dots x.fillStyle='#7A6545'; for(let i=0;i<256;i+=16){x.fillRect(i+4,8,2,2);x.fillRect(i+10,12,2,2);x.fillRect(i+2,16,2,2);} scene.textures.addCanvas('platform',c); } function makeEnemyTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=28;c.height=24; const x=c.getContext('2d'); // Body x.fillStyle='#8B4513';x.beginPath();x.ellipse(14,13,13,10,0,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Feet x.fillStyle='#5C3317';x.fillRect(3,22,9,2);x.fillRect(17,22,9,2); // Eyes white x.fillStyle='#FFF';x.beginPath();x.arc(9,10,4,0,Math.PI*2);x.arc(19,10,4,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Pupils x.fillStyle='#000';x.beginPath();x.arc(10,10,2,0,Math.PI*2);x.arc(20,10,2,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Angry eyebrows x.strokeStyle='#3a1a0a';x.lineWidth=2;x.beginPath();x.moveTo(4,5);x.lineTo(12,7);x.moveTo(24,5);x.lineTo(16,7);x.stroke(); // Mouth x.fillStyle='#3a1a0a';x.fillRect(10,16,8,2); scene.textures.addCanvas('enemy',c); } function makeCoinTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=16;c.height=16; const x=c.getContext('2d'); // Glow x.fillStyle='rgba(255,215,0,0.3)';x.beginPath();x.arc(8,8,8,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Outer ring x.fillStyle='#FFD700';x.beginPath();x.arc(8,8,7,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Inner ring x.fillStyle='#FFA500';x.beginPath();x.arc(8,8,4.5,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); // Shine x.fillStyle='#FFF8DC';x.beginPath();x.arc(5,5,2,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); scene.textures.addCanvas('coin',c); } function makeFlagTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=16;c.height=64; const x=c.getContext('2d'); // Pole x.fillStyle='#8B7355';x.fillRect(6,0,4,64); // Flag x.fillStyle='#E53935';x.beginPath();x.moveTo(10,4);x.lineTo(28,10);x.lineTo(10,18);x.closePath();x.fill(); // Flag stripe x.fillStyle='#FFEB3B';x.beginPath();x.moveTo(10,10);x.lineTo(24,10);x.lineTo(10,16);x.closePath();x.fill(); // Base x.fillStyle='#555';x.fillRect(3,62,10,2); scene.textures.addCanvas('flag',c); } function makeCloudTex(scene){ const c=document.createElement('canvas');c.width=80;c.height=36; const x=c.getContext('2d'); x.fillStyle='rgba(255,255,255,0.85)'; x.beginPath();x.arc(30,18,18,0,Math.PI*2);x.arc(50,14,14,0,Math.PI*2);x.arc(62,20,12,0,Math.PI*2);x.arc(18,20,14,0,Math.PI*2);x.fill(); scene.textures.addCanvas('cloud',c); } /* ============================================================ Level Data ============================================================ */ const LEV={ platforms:[ {x:0,y:400,w:500,t:'ground'},{x:550,y:320,w:140,t:'float'},{x:750,y:280,w:120,t:'float'}, {x:950,y:310,w:160,t:'float'},{x:1200,y:260,w:130,t:'float'},{x:1400,y:300,w:150,t:'float'}, {x:1650,y:240,w:120,t:'float'},{x:1850,y:280,w:140,t:'float'},{x:2100,y:250,w:160,t:'float'}, {x:2350,y:290,w:130,t:'float'},{x:2550,y:230,w:150,t:'float'},{x:2800,y:270,w:140,t:'float'}, {x:3050,y:220,w:130,t:'float'},{x:3250,y:260,w:150,t:'float'},{x:3500,y:240,w:140,t:'float'}, {x:3700,y:280,w:160,t:'float'},{x:3950,y:230,w:130,t:'float'},{x:4150,y:270,w:150,t:'float'}, {x:4400,y:250,w:200,t:'float'},{x:4700,y:400,w:1300,t:'ground'} ], enemies:[ {x:600,y:296,px:1},{x:800,y:256,px:2},{x:1000,y:286,px:3},{x:1250,y:236,px:4}, {x:1450,y:276,px:5},{x:1700,y:216,px:6},{x:1900,y:256,px:7},{x:2150,y:226,px:8}, {x:2400,y:266,px:9},{x:2600,y:206,px:10},{x:2850,y:246,px:11},{x:3100,y:196,px:12}, {x:3300,y:236,px:13},{x:3550,y:216,px:14},{x:3750,y:256,px:15},{x:4000,y:206,px:16}, {x:4200,y:246,px:17} ], coins:[ {x:580,y:290},{x:610,y:290},{x:640,y:290}, {x:780,y:250},{x:810,y:250}, {x:1000,y:280},{x:1030,y:280},{x:1060,y:280}, {x:1230,y:230},{x:1260,y:230}, {x:1430,y:270},{x:1460,y:270},{x:1490,y:270}, {x:1680,y:210},{x:1710,y:210}, {x:1880,y:250},{x:1910,y:250}, {x:2130,y:220},{x:2160,y:220},{x:2190,y:220}, {x:2380,y:260},{x:2410,y:260}, {x:2580,y:200},{x:2610,y:200},{x:2640,y:200}, {x:2830,y:240},{x:2860,y:240}, {x:3080,y:190},{x:3110,y:190}, {x:3280,y:230},{x:3310,y:230},{x:3340,y:230}, {x:3530,y:210},{x:3560,y:210}, {x:3730,y:250},{x:3760,y:250},{x:3790,y:250}, {x:3980,y:200},{x:4010,y:200}, {x:4180,y:240},{x:4210,y:240},{x:4240,y:240}, {x:4430,y:220},{x:4460,y:220},{x:4490,y:220},{x:4520,y:220} ], flag:{x:4800,y:200} }; /* ============================================================ Game Scene ============================================================ */ class GameScene extends Phaser.Scure extends Phaser.Scene { constructor(){super({key:'GameScene'});this.score=0;this.coins=0;this.lives=3;this.over=false;this.won=false;this.invincible=false;this.lastSafeX=100;this.lastSafeY=360;this.player=null;this.platforms=null;this.enemyGrp=null;this.coinGrp=null;this.flagSpr=null;this.scoreTxt=null;this.coinTxt=null;this.livesTxt=null;this.restartKey=null;this.cloudGrp=null;this.mtnGrp=null;} preload(){ makePlayerTex(this);makePlatformTex(this);makeEnemyTex(this);makeCoinTex(this);makeFlagTex(this);makeCloudTex(this); } create(){ this.createBG(); this.createPlatforms(); this.createPlayer(); this.createEnemies(); this.createCoins(); this.createFlag(); this.setupPhysics(); this.setupCamera(); this.setupUI(); this.restartKey=this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.R); this.physics.world.setBounds(0,0,6000,500); this.cursors=this.input.keyboard.createCursorKeys(); } /* ---------- Background ---------- */ createBG(){ // Sky gradient const sky=this.add.graphics(); sky.fillGradientStyle(0x1a3a6c,0x5b9bd5,0x87ceeb,0x4a90d9,1); sky.fillRect(0,0,800,450);sky.setScrollFactor(0); // Sun const sun=this.add.graphics();sun.fillStyle(0xFFF176,1);sun.fillCircle(680,60,30);sun.fillStyle(0xFFEE58,0.6);sun.fillCircle(680,60,22);sun.setScrollFactor(0); // Clouds this.cloudGrp=this.add.group(); [{x:120,y:55,s:1},{x:320,y:75,s:0.8},{x:520,y:40,s:1.1},{x:750,y:65,s:0.7},{x:1050,y:50,s:0.9},{x:1400,y:70,s:1.0},{x:1800,y:45,s:0.85},{x:2200,y:60,s:1.15},{x:2700,y:50,s:0.9},{x:3200,y:65,s:1.0},{x:3800,y:40,s:0.8},{x:4400,y:55,s:1.1},{x:5100,y:50,s:0.95}].forEach(cp=>{ const cl=this.add.sprite(cp.x,cp.y,'cloud');cl.setScale(cp.s);cl.setScrollFactor(0.08,0);this.cloudGrp.add(cl); }); // Mountains this.mtnGrp=this.add.group(); [{x:150,h:130,w:220},{x:500,h:90,w:200},{x:900,h:150,w:240},{x:1300,h:110,w:210},{x:1800,h:140,w:230},{x:2300,h:100,w:190},{x:2800,h:135,w:220},{x:3400,h:115,w:200},{x:4000,h:145,w:240},{x:4600,h:105,w:210}].forEach(md=>{ const m=this.add.graphics();m.fillStyle(0x2d5a27,1);m.beginPath();m.moveTo(md.x-md.w/2,400);m.lineTo(md.x,400-md.h);m.lineTo(md.x+md.w/2,400);m.closePath();m.fill();m.setScrollFactor(0.15,0);this.mtnGrp.add(m); }); // Distant hills const hills=this.add.graphics();hills.fillStyle(0x3a7a35,1);hills.beginPath();hills.moveTo(0,400);hills.lineTo(100,370);hills.lineTo(250,385);hills.lineTo(400,360);hills.lineTo(550,380);hills.lineTo(700,365);hills.lineTo(850,385);hills.lineTo(1000,370);hills.lineTo(1150,380);hills.lineTo(1300,360);hills.lineTo(1450,375);hills.lineTo(1600,365);hills.lineTo(1750,380);hills.lineTo(1900,370);hills.lineTo(2050,385);hills.lineTo(2200,360);hills.lineTo(2350,375);hills.lineTo(2500,365);hills.lineTo(2650,380);hills.lineTo(2800,370);hills.lineTo(2950,385);hills.lineTo(3100,360);hills.lineTo(3250,375);hills.lineTo(3400,365);hills.lineTo(3550,380);hills.lineTo(3700,370);hills.lineTo(3850,385);hills.lineTo(4000,360);hills.lineTo(4150,375);hills.lineTo(4300,365);hills.lineTo(4450,380);hills.lineTo(4600,370);hills.lineTo(4750,385);hills.lineTo(4900,360);hills.lineTo(5050,375);hills.lineTo(5200,365);hills.lineTo(5350,380);hills.lineTo(5500,370);hills.lineTo(5650,385);hills.lineTo(5800,360);hills.lineTo(5950,375);hills.lineTo(6000,400);hills.lineTo(0,400);hills.closePath();hills.fill();hills.setScrollFactor(0.3,0); } /* ---------- Platforms ---------- */ createPlatforms(){ this.platforms=this.physics.add.staticGroup(); LEV.platforms.forEach(p=>{ const s=this.platforms.create(p.x+p.w/2,p.y,'platform'); s.setDisplaySize(p.w,20);s.body.setSize(p.w,20);s.body.setOffset(0,0);s.setImmovable(true); }); } /* ---------- Player ---------- */ createPlayer(){ this.player=this.physics.add.sprite(100,360,'player'); this.player.setCollideWorldBounds(true); this.player.setMaxVelocity(220,600); this.player.setDragX(700); this.player.body.setSize(16,30);this.player.body.setOffset(4,4); this.lastSafeX=100;this.lastSafeY=360; } /* ---------- Enemies ---------- */ createEnemies(){ this.enemyGrp=this.physics.add.group(); LEV.enemies.forEach(e=>{ const en=this.enemyGrp.create(e.x,e.y,'enemy'); en.setCollideWorldBounds(true);en.setMaxVelocity(55,200);en.setDragX(80); en.body.setSize(20,16);en.body.setOffset(4,5); en.setAllowGravity(true);en.speed=50;en.dir=1;en.alive=true;en.px=e.px; }); } /* ---------- Coins ---------- */ createCoins(){ this.coinGrp=this.physics.add.group(); LEV.coins.forEach(c=>{ const coin=this.physics.add.sprite(c.x,c.y,'coin'); coin.setAllowGravity(false);coin.body.setSize(10,10);coin.body.setOffset(3,3); coin.collected=false;coin.setBounce(0.3,0.3); }); } /* ---------- Flag ---------- */ createFlag(){ this.flagSpr=this.physics.add.staticSprite(LEV.flag.x,LEV.flag.y,'flag'); this.flagSpr.setDisplaySize(16,64); this.flagSpr.body.setSize(4,64);this.flagSpr.body.setOffset(6,0); } /* ---------- Physics ---------- */ setupPhysics(){ this.physics.add.collider(this.player,this.platforms); this.physics.add.collider(this.enemyGrp,this.platforms); this.physics.add.collider(this.player,this.enemyGrp,(p,en)=>{ if(!en.alive)return; if(p.body.velocity.y>0&&p.body.touching.down){this.stompEnemy(p,en);} else{this.hurtPlayer(p);} },null,this); this.physics.add.overlap(this.player,this.coinGrp,(p,coin)=>{this.collectCoin(coin);},null,this); this.physics.add.overlap(this.player,this.flagSpr,()=>{this.reachFlag();},null,this); } /* ---------- Camera ---------- */ setupCamera(){ this.cameras.main.setBounds(0,0,6000,500); this.cameras.main.startFollow(this.player,true,0.08,0.08); this.cameras.main.setDeadzone(120,60); } /* ---------- UI ---------- */ setupUI(){ const style={font:'bold 18px Arial',color:'#fff',stroke:'#000',strokeThickness:3}; this.scoreTxt=this.add.text(16,16,'Score: 0',style).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100); this.coinTxt=this.add.text(16,40,'Coins: 0',{...style,color:'#FFD700'}).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100); this.livesTxt=this.add.text(700,16,'Lives: 3',{...style,color:'#FF6666'}).setScrollFactor(0).setDepth(100); this.hintTxt=this.add.text(400,420,'Arrow Keys: Move & Jump | R: Restart',{font:'14px Arial',color:'rgba(255,255,255,0.7)',stroke:'#000',strokeThickness:2}).setScrollFactor(0).setOrigin(0.5).setDepth(100); } /* ---------- Input ---------- */ handleInput(){ if(!this.player)return; const p=this.player; if(this.cursors.left.isDown){p.setVelocityX(-220);p.setFlipX(true);} else if(this.cursors.right.isDown){p.setVelocityX(220);p.setFlipX(false);} else{p.setVelocityX(0);} if(this.cursors.up.isDown&&p.body.blocked.down){p.setVelocityY(-400);} // Variable jump height if(this.cursors.up.isUp&&p.body.velocity.y<-100){p.setVelocityY(-100);} } /* ---------- Actions ---------- */ stompEnemy(p,en){ en.alive=false;en.setVisible(false);en.body.enable=false; p.setVelocityY(-280);this.score+=100;this.updateUI(); this.floatText(en.x,en.y,'+100','#FFD700
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modelling-3.0-flash
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harnesspi-agent
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METRICS
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