PokéSeek - The Pokémon Guessing Game
Test your Pokémon knowledge with this polished guessing experience featuring Generation I-XI Pokémon!
Key Features
- 1025 Pokémon from Generations I-XI
- Smart multiple-choice system with dynamic options
- Real-time scoring with speed bonuses
- Leaderboard with MongoDB backend
- Persistent progress using localStorage
- Mobile-optimized responsive design
Technical Implementation
| Component | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript | Vanilla JS with dynamic DOM updates |
| Backend | Node.js, Express | REST API for game data |
| Database | MongoDB Atlas | Cloud-based leaderboard storage |
| API | PokéAPI | Pokémon data with local caching |
| State | localStorage | Client-side progress tracking |
Development Insights
Challenges & Solutions
- Performance Optimization: Implemented lazy loading for Pokémon assets to reduce initial load time
- Data Management: Created a caching layer to minimize API calls to PokéAPI
- User Experience: Designed progressive difficulty scaling based on player performance
Lessons Learned
- Importance of thorough API documentation when working with external data sources
- Value of implementing analytics early to gather user feedback
- Benefits of feature flagging for gradual rollout of new functionality
Future Plans
PokéSeek 2.0 Roadmap
- Enhanced Gameplay: New game modes including timed challenges and multiplayer
- Technical Upgrade: Migration to React frontend with Next.js for improved performance
- Social Features: User profiles, friend challenges, and sharing functionality
- Mobile App: Native iOS and Android versions using React Native