An Iterative Approach

With each challenge this module's brought, I've given an iterative approach; this game is certainly no different and should benefit especially from this style of workflow.

Iterative development is defined as building functionality over time. For example, when [you] have a project, [you] continue to add features, interactivity, enhancements, and functionality—one item at a time.

Source: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/articles/designer_developer_workflow.html

Stages of Development

• Working game states; menu, game, game over
• Write block class and test
• Spawn world blocks using Perlin noise
• Make world blocks scroll infinitely
• Write helicopter class and test
• Spawn helicopter with initial behaviour
• Add block object collision checking
• Test world collisions thoroughly
• Spawn extra blocks, randomly, as obstacles
• Test obstacle block collisions thoroughly
• Write score system
• Format, display and test score
• Add best score to score system
• Format, display and test best score
• Improve type aesthetic by using a custom font
• Tweak font size and leading using Fibonacci number sequence
• Improve game aesthetic by colouring world
• Embed retro 8-bit soundtrack
• Create helicopter graphic using Photoshop and embed

Time for real play-testing, which my following posts will cover!