Dino Run

🦖 Dino Run – A Fast-Paced Endless Runner Made with Unity 2D

Dino Run is a fast and fun endless runner game developed using Unity 2D. You control a cute little dinosaur trying to dodge obstacles and survive as long as possible. With only 3 lives, your reflexes are your best friend! Jump over threats, score high, and compete against players worldwide through an integrated Laravel-based scoreboard system.

🎮 Features

• Engine: Built with Unity 2021.3+

• Controls: Press Space to jump

• Health System: 3 lives per run – every collision costs one

• Scoreboard: Live global rankings using a Laravel API

• Sound: AI-generated voices powered by ElevenLabs

• Graphics: Open-source assets from itch.io + AI-generated ideas via ChatGPT

• UI/Animation: Designed using Unity Animator and TextMeshPro

📊 Leaderboard Integration

Your score is automatically submitted to a secure Laravel API at the end of each run. Only valid game sessions can submit scores. A live top 10 leaderboard keeps the competition intense and fun!

🧠 Tech Stack

Game Engine
Unity 2021.3+
Backend
Laravel 10.x
Sound Design
ElevenLabs (AI voice synthesis)
Graphics
itch.io assets + ChatGPT prompts
UI & Animations
Unity Animator + TextMeshPro

Tool / Tech Used

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🧑‍💻 Developer Note

This game was my personal journey into combining Unity with a real-time backend API. It’s powered by AI-generated audio and assisted visual ideation. Dino Run was built with love, curiosity, and a drive to learn more about both frontend gameplay and backend integration.

🔖 Tags

endless runner unity 2d ai voice pixel art leaderboard itch.io asset indie dev made with Laravel

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