Machine Runner

A fast-paced machine-themed platformer built with Phaser 3, where you fight your way through a dangerous industrial world across multiple timelines.

You are trapped inside a massive machine system. Each level represents a different state of the factory — past, present, and future. To survive, you must master movement, timing, and powerful time-based abilities.

🎮 Gameplay

  • Side-scrolling platformer with smooth movement and combat
  • 5 unique levels with increasing difficulty
  • Score progression carries across levels
  • Instant retry system for fast-paced gameplay

⚡ Core Mechanics

Time Powers

  • Rewind – Travel back through your recent movement to escape danger
  • Fast-Forward – Burst forward with high-speed dash movement
  • Energy system with recharge and pickups

Movement System

  • Run, jump, and double jump
  • Crouch through tight spaces
  • Responsive controls for both desktop and mobile

🏭 Machine World Features

  • Interactive switches and machine logic
  • Elevators and moving platforms
  • Conveyor belts and automated systems

☠️ Hazards & Enemies

  • Lasers, spikes, crushers, and falling traps
  • Enemy drones and walkers
  • Dangerous factory environments that constantly challenge your timing

🎯 Controls

Desktop

  • Move: Arrow Keys / WASD
  • Jump: Space / Up
  • Shoot: J
  • Interact: E
  • Rewind: R
  • Fast-forward: F
  • Pause: Esc / P

Mobile

  • On-screen touch controls for full gameplay support

🧠 Challenge

This is not a casual platformer. Precision, timing, and smart use of time powers are required to survive.

🚀 Notes

  • Fully playable in browser
  • Built for game jam submission
  • No installation required

🎯 Goal

Reach the end of all 5 factory timelines and master the machine.

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