Simple Android game written in Defold game engine. It is a simple catch 'em up game where you have to catch as many insects as you can. The game is intended for kids with eye disorders, the background is intentionally difficult on the eyes and forces the eyes to "work more" and therefore helps to exercise them.
The game is a port of React Native version of the game, which turned out to be too slow.
Once you understand the basics of Defold it goes really fast. Many things, like animations are really easy to integrate. Compared to the react-native version, some things are unfortunatelly more difficult, like detecting clicks on the insect sprites. However, Rendercam extension helped tremendously with that.
This version differs slightly from the previous one, some new sprites were added and primarily sounds and music were added.
First a disclaimer, I am NOT a doctor, nor have I discussed this app with one. However, this game uses basic principles that are used in professional optometric games. Unfortunately, these games are not available for purchase or are quite expensive, so I decided to write something similar.
The graphics were found and downloaded from Open Game Art. Namely I would like to thank https://bevouliin.com/ for sharing his/her awesome work online for free.
- Gretoon font from https://www.1001freefonts.com/gretoon-highlight.font
- Star glyphs from https://opengameart.org/content/star-collectibles
- Squish sound from https://opengameart.org/content/fly-swatter-squish-sound
- Bird sounds from https://opengameart.org/content/birdcricketfrog-and-mosquito-sounds
- Game music from https://www.dl-sounds.com/royalty-free/off-limits/
- Menu sound from https://opengameart.org/content/curious-critters