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Personal project · 2025 · Prototype

EternalDasher

A fast-paced, single screen survival game built around a single tight mechanic — the dash.

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EternalDasher title screen
EternalDasher screenshot
EternalDasher screenshot
EternalDasher screenshot

Overview

Inspired by the early Flash games found on sites like Newgrounds or Miniclip, this single-screen survival game will test just how long you can dash. Press and hold spacebar to charge your dash and use the arrow keys to turn your ship. Dodge bullets, AOEs and other obstacles as you dash around getting various power-ups to help you survive for longer.

Can you dash forever?

What I worked on

  • Originated the full game concept — built the entire design around a single tight mechanic, the dash, and shaped what it feels like to play moment-to-moment
  • Built all core mechanics in Godot — ship movement, dash charging and release, bullet patterns, AOE timing, and obstacle behaviours
  • Designed and iterated on the power-up system, balancing reward frequency against the pressure of escalating threats
  • Handled all difficulty tuning — pacing the ramp so the game stays tense without tipping into unfair
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