Surviving the Solana Speedrun 3: How to make a Game in 4 Days Without Losing Sanity (Mostly)

Hey, fellow gamers and crypto enthusiasts! 👋

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes chaos that was the making of our latest game for the Solana Speedrun 3. You might be wondering, "How on Earth did they pull off such a stunning game in just four days?" Well, buckle up, because we're about to take you on a wild ride through our frantic, caffeine-fueled journey.

Day 1: The Big Bang

We kicked off with a bang (or should we say, a "bonk"?) and decided that our hero would be none other than a Shiba Inu. Not just any Shiba Inu, but THE bonk character, ready to dodge traps and collect diamonds like a doge on a mission. We quickly settled on the game's title and overall concept, while simultaneously questioning our life choices.

Day 2: Sleepless in Solana

Day 2 was all about the grind. Armed with copious amounts of coffee and energy drinks, we started building our side-scroller. Picture us coding like our lives depended on it, while frantically putting together a 4 paw IK rig. By the end of the day, our little Shiba was dodging traps with the agility of a cat who just heard a vacuum cleaner.

Day 3: Enter Robo Gensler

What's a game without a boss fight, right? Enter Robo Gensler, our not-so-subtle nod to a certain human. We spent the day crafting his behavior, setting the scene and his regulatory paperwork avalanches that cause mayhem. Imagine coding this while giggling at the thought of dodging red tape in real life.

Day 4: The Great Polishing

With the finish line in sight, we switched gears to polish our game. This meant fine-tuning the mechanics, hiding some secret treasure and making sure the high score signing worked smoothly. Oh right, that's still not entirely ready!

The Result: Bonk to the Rescue

Despite the madness, we’re proud to present our game. It’s a fun, fast-paced adventure where you play as a heroic Shiba Inu, collect diamonds, and face off against regulation wielding juggernauts. We even managed to weave in some crypto puns and prepared for NFTs, because why not?

So, there you have it—our four-day odyssey of game development for the Solana Speedrun 3. We hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed (read: survived) making it. And remember, if we can build a game in four days, you can definitely beat Robo Gensler’s regulatory rampage.

Thanks for reading, and happy gaming!

P.S. We promise to sleep for a week now. 💤