Block Dodge

Block Dodge is a mobile game that challenges players to dodge falling blocks while collecting apples, featuring various upgrades and unlockable character skins.

Experience fast-paced gameplay with unique power-ups and collectible skins!

Game Features

Power-Up System

Unlock and upgrade various abilities:

• Speedster Surge - Enhanced movement speed
• Apple Attraction - Magnetic apple collection
• Apple Avalanche - Increased apple spawn rate
• Iron Interceptor - Auto-block protection
• Magnetic Mistral - Block repulsion field

Character Customization

Choose from 30 unique animal skins including Bear, Buffalo, Chick, and many more!

Dynamic Audio System

Features include:

• Adaptive music that intensifies during gameplay

• Sound effects for interactions and achievements

• Death and collection audio feedback

Progress System

Comprehensive gameplay features including:

• Save system to track progress

• Currency system for upgrades

• Unlockable skins and abilities

Score & Achievement System

Features an engaging scoring system with:

• Real-time score tracking during gameplay

• High score tracking with persistent storage

• Audio feedback system including:

  • Special sound effects for new high scores

  • Achievement notification sounds

• Visual feedback for score milestones

Technical Implementation

Save System Implementation

The game features a robust save system using JSON serialization:

• JSON was chosen over binary serialization for:

  • Better cross-platform compatibility

  • Human-readable format for easier debugging

  • Standardized data structure

  • Flexible data modification and versioning

• The system persistently stores:

  • Player progress and statistics

  • Unlocked character skins

  • Purchased upgrades and abilities

  • Currency and achievements

Technical Architecture

Block Dodge implements robust software design patterns including:

• Game Manager Singleton - Coordinates core game systems and state

• Audio Manager - Handles adaptive music and sound effects

• Save Manager - Manages persistent data and player progress

• Upgrade Manager - Controls power-up system and unlocks

• Skin Manager - Handles character customization and unlocks

Custom UI Framework & Technical Solutions

Due to Unity's UI limitations, several custom systems were developed:

• Dynamic UI Scaling System:

  • Custom InheritGUIScale script for runtime-modified content

  • Automatic vertical size calculation for dynamic content

  • Adaptive grid scaling for varying item counts

• UI Content Loaders:

  • Specialized prefab instantiation systems for upgrades

  • Dynamic skin loader with runtime UI updates

  • Component-based architecture for modular UI elements

• Performance Optimization:

  • Custom framerate management using Coroutines

  • Precise frame timing for consistent mobile performance

  • Resolution-independent scaling system

• Mobile Adaptability:

  • Dynamic game area scaling for various device resolutions

  • Responsive UI layout system

  • Cross-device compatibility optimization