Hey everyone!
This is my first ever post on here, so I hope I'm doing things correctly!
I've been teaching myself web development and figured the most fun way to learn was to build something I'd actually want to play, so I ended up with a Pokémon-inspired fan game called DexArena. It's still early/beta: the site is pretty basic, there will be bugs, and I'm mainly hoping to get honest feedback so I can improve it and add more over time. No illusions - I'm learning as I go.
What's there now:
Who's That Pokémon? - Stat Guesser
You're shown an array of stats (including the base stat total - BST) and must guess who the Pokémon is. Random clues are provided per guess and hints are unlocked as you play. Pick which generations you want included, start a round, then type your guesses. There is a streak system in place, which is recorded per game mode (except HARD MODE - this will track quickest time to guess the Pokémon). The Unlimited game mode has a weekly streak system which is reset every Monday. I have also implemented a basic, but cheeky, "cheater" warning if you happen to tab off the page... you have been warned!
Game mode selector:
Gameplay example:
Type-Combo - 1v1
A multiplayer/1v1 mode built around type matchups. You and and your rival compete in real time to see who can guess a Pokémon based on the types each of you choose per round!
E.g. You choose Fire, opponent choose Flying, whoever guesses Charizard, Moltres, Ho-oh, etc., first wins the round.
I have seen a lot of reel, shorts, TikToks of people doing this, so I thought I'd try and make it an online game! Create or join a room with a code, play with a friend, and see who reacts fastest and knows typings best. You'll need an account to play this mode so progress and rooms stay tied to you.
1. Pick types:
2. Be first to guess a Pokémon based on the type combo:
3. Win a best of 3/5/7/9:
Trainer cards
Create an account with a trainer card for multiplayer modes. You can add your favorite Pokémon, gen and Pokémon game, which all can be made visible in a future update!
Edit trainer card:
Whats to come:
If anyone wants to know about the tech stack I've used, or anything technical regarding the site, feel free to drop me a message :)
Please note:
Pokémon and all related names, characters, images, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Trainer sprites used in DexArena are sourced from pkmn.net and are used under the terms specified by their respective creators. Pokémon sprites are provided by the PokeAPI.
Thanks for reading - and thanks in advance if you give it a go!
Rybone95
This is my first ever post on here, so I hope I'm doing things correctly!
I've been teaching myself web development and figured the most fun way to learn was to build something I'd actually want to play, so I ended up with a Pokémon-inspired fan game called DexArena. It's still early/beta: the site is pretty basic, there will be bugs, and I'm mainly hoping to get honest feedback so I can improve it and add more over time. No illusions - I'm learning as I go.
What's there now:
Who's That Pokémon? - Stat Guesser
You're shown an array of stats (including the base stat total - BST) and must guess who the Pokémon is. Random clues are provided per guess and hints are unlocked as you play. Pick which generations you want included, start a round, then type your guesses. There is a streak system in place, which is recorded per game mode (except HARD MODE - this will track quickest time to guess the Pokémon). The Unlimited game mode has a weekly streak system which is reset every Monday. I have also implemented a basic, but cheeky, "cheater" warning if you happen to tab off the page... you have been warned!
Game mode selector:
Gameplay example:
Type-Combo - 1v1
A multiplayer/1v1 mode built around type matchups. You and and your rival compete in real time to see who can guess a Pokémon based on the types each of you choose per round!
E.g. You choose Fire, opponent choose Flying, whoever guesses Charizard, Moltres, Ho-oh, etc., first wins the round.
I have seen a lot of reel, shorts, TikToks of people doing this, so I thought I'd try and make it an online game! Create or join a room with a code, play with a friend, and see who reacts fastest and knows typings best. You'll need an account to play this mode so progress and rooms stay tied to you.
1. Pick types:
2. Be first to guess a Pokémon based on the type combo:
3. Win a best of 3/5/7/9:
Trainer cards
Create an account with a trainer card for multiplayer modes. You can add your favorite Pokémon, gen and Pokémon game, which all can be made visible in a future update!
Edit trainer card:
Whats to come:
- Stat-guesser VS mode - 1v1 mode where both players get the same stats shown, and they compete in a best of 3/5/7/9/etc.,
- Type-Combo VS - Currently only a 1v1 game, but I want to make this into a larger lobby system for a group game. Maybe a group of 4/5/whatever, but then everyone has a 1v1 elimination scenario... IDK, just thinking out loud as I type LOL.
- Daily challenge - TBC what game style. Maybe a wordle varient?
- Badges on the trainer card are currently missing. These will be Achievements... TBC what they will be
- AND MUCH MORE...!
If anyone wants to know about the tech stack I've used, or anything technical regarding the site, feel free to drop me a message :)
Please note:
Pokémon and all related names, characters, images, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Trainer sprites used in DexArena are sourced from pkmn.net and are used under the terms specified by their respective creators. Pokémon sprites are provided by the PokeAPI.
Thanks for reading - and thanks in advance if you give it a go!
Rybone95
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