Highway surfer is a post-apocalyptic remake of the most downloaded mobile game "Subway Surfer" !
I made this game in my free time after school to develop my skills and learn more about games playable on mobile.
Feel free to test the playable demo hosted on itch.io !
(On computer only)
(On computer only)
Map Generation :
While the player is continuously running forward, the map generates random new elements based on predefined obstacles and decorations.
This system lies midway between procedural generation and a human-designed map, the generation follows specific rules while maintaining realism and coherence
This system lies midway between procedural generation and a human-designed map, the generation follows specific rules while maintaining realism and coherence
Curving Shader :
One of the most challenging aspects of this project was recreating a curving shader similar to the one used in Subway Surfer.
This shader curves how objects are rendered by the camera but doesn't directly alter the meshes of the models, ensuring that physics interactions remain unchanged.
The curving angle increases with the camera distance.
Additionally, the curving is adjustable on both the X and Y axes, accepting negative values.
The curving angle increases with the camera distance.
Additionally, the curving is adjustable on both the X and Y axes, accepting negative values.
This shader plays a crucial role in creating the endless aspect of the game while concealing the new elements generated by the map generation script
Performance optimization :
Since the game is playable on browser, I prioritized optimization.
First and foremost, when a building or obstacle is behind the player, it gets destroyed after a short time.
Thanks to the curving shader, the game doesn't need to render objects far from the player.
Additionally, most of the models used in the game utilize LOD (Level of Detail) combined with ambient fog to reduce the necessary performance while maintaining smooth transitions
Conclusion :
This project enhanced my overall understanding of game development while also emphasizing the importance of optimization.
It was also my first foray into shader creation, revealing the power that shaders bring to the table.
It was also my first foray into shader creation, revealing the power that shaders bring to the table.
Potential improvements:
- Implement motivational elements to encourage playing, such
as cosmetics, challenges, or unlockable rewards.
- Allocate time to design a clean user interface (UI).
as cosmetics, challenges, or unlockable rewards.
- Allocate time to design a clean user interface (UI).
