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Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools

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83 points richzad | 2 comments | 16 Nov 24 13:49 UTC | HN request time: 0.538s | source

Hi HN,

Android has a lot of developer tools available that can kind of give you super powers.

Dev Quest is a unique puzzle game built exclusively for Android developers -- it can only be solved by the creative use of different developer tools.

It's an idea that I've iterated on for over 5 years, and finally launched today.

It's very challenging even for seasoned devs, so there's a progressive tips & tips tricks guide included to help if you ever get stuck.

I hope people come out the other side feeling like they have super powers as an Android developer, and had fun in the process!

1. ufmace ◴[18 Nov 24 00:12 UTC] No.42168528[source]▶
This is pretty cool! I'm not sure if I'm the target audience since I have virtually no experience developing Android apps, but I'm giving it a try. It might be helpful to clarify that the intent is everything is solvable using the on-device developer tools, nothing needs an ADB desktop system connection.
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2. richzad ◴[18 Nov 24 13:04 UTC] No.42171974[source]▶
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the game is targeted to people who are already Android developers, but I hope you have fun with it! Just consider the tips & tricks guide a learning center. I did try to hint in the intro chat that only the on-device developer tools were necessary... but once you get to the red levels, things get taken up a notch.