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ShadowRealm

A one-sitting game build that proved working systems are not the same as fun systems.

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What it is

Isometric canvas game with AI pathfinding. Built in one sitting. Combat system works. Game doesn't.

Problem

Tried to brute-force fun by stacking mechanics into a fast prototype.

Outcome

Useful reminder that game feel is the product, not the checklist of systems.

Stack

CanvasPathfindingSingle-file prototype

Repo

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Failure notes

What was attempted

Isometric canvas game with AI villain pathfinding, traps, and combat in a single HTML file.

Why it failed

Game loop worked. Combat worked. But gameplay wasn't fun. A working game is not a good game.

What was learned

Technical completion is the easy part. Design and feel are what make things worth playing.