This is a submission for the Web Game Challenge, Build a Game: Alien Edition

What I Built

Project: Alien Shape-Shifter Escape

In Alien Shape-Shifter Escape, you control an alien trapped in a high-security human facility. The alien has the unique ability to shape-shift into various forms, each with distinct powers. Using these abilities, the player must solve puzzles, avoid guards, and ultimately escape captivity. The game combines stealth, strategy, and quick-thinking to overcome increasingly difficult obstacles.

Gameplay

You play as an alien trapped in a human facility, with the ability to shape-shift into different forms to escape. You must use each form's unique abilities to navigate various security systems, guards, and environmental challenges to find freedom.

Game Features:

• Shape-shifting into different forms: human, insect, and others.
• Puzzle-based levels that challenge the player to use their forms wisely.
• Stealth mechanics to avoid guards.
• Timed challenges: Certain forms have time limits, adding urgency.
• Increasing difficulty with more complex levels and obstacles.

Demo

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Untitled by Pragyanandsaho (@Pragyanandsaho)
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Journey

During the development of Alien Shape-Shifter Escape, I encountered several challenges, including the implementation of smooth shape-shifting mechanics and ensuring each form had a distinct and useful ability. One breakthrough moment came when I successfully added timed transformations, which added an extra layer of strategic planning for players.

I’m particularly proud of the dynamic puzzle design and how the player must think creatively about when and how to use different forms. I learned a lot about optimizing performance, making animations fluid, and debugging tricky logic related to form-switching.

Next, I plan to enhance the game by adding more levels, different types of alien forms, and an interactive storyline to deepen player immersion. Cross-browser compatibility was another challenge, but I managed to ensure smooth gameplay across major browsers.