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RetroVania | Rogue-like Platformer

A hand-rolled, full-stack rogue-like platformer — deterministic seeded runs, rarity-tiered combat, and a build documented from first commit to final boss. Launch it, read how it was made, or go straight to the source.

Fight through 24 randomized rooms across five zones, gear up on weapons with rolled stats and elemental affixes, and unlock double-jump and dash to reach three boss encounters.

  • Launch RetroVania Play the live build — seeded runs, real combat, three bosses, nothing to install
  • Project README Problem, value, full feature list, and setup instructions in one document
  • AI Prompt History Condensed, submission-ready prompts showing real planning and debugging
  • Source Code Engine, combat, world graph, and Python service — all browsable on GitHub
  • Architecture Spec Deep dive into the React/Canvas integration and Python backend
  • Engineering Process Sprint methodology, scope pivots, and codebase audits

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