Battery Bot

A Phaser Kenney Jam 2025 entry by farazthewebguy

Grab every green battery you can before your energy runs out. But beware, the humans have sent flying bots programmed to steal your power.

Core Survival Elements

Battery Management System

  • Constant power drain creates urgency
  • Green battery collection extends survival time
  • Resource scarcity drives player movement
  • Time pressure prevents camping strategies

Enemy Design Philosophy

  • Flying bots steal player power
  • Power theft mechanic reinforces core theme
  • Enemy placement forces strategic navigation
  • Threat escalation maintains difficulty curve

Platformer Integration

Movement Mechanics

  • WASD and arrow key controls
  • Jump mechanics suit industrial environment
  • Floaty jump physics match theme
  • Simple controls enable focus on survival

Environmental Storytelling

  • Broken-down factory setting
  • Industrial asset pack creates atmosphere
  • Post-apocalyptic narrative through level design
  • Kenney assets provide cohesive visual style

Game Jam Execution

Development Approach

  • First-time Phaser engine usage
  • Kenney Jam 2025 power theme integration
  • Rapid prototyping with established assets
  • Focus on core mechanics over complexity

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