See One Highway

"See One Highway" is a fast-paced top-down 2D car racing game set in Japan, offering players an intense street-racing experience with simple gameplay and intuitive controls.

Description

This is a prototype game developed in Construct 2, currently in the alpha stage. The game lacks "quality of life" features, and most assets are placeholders. Debug mode may be accidentally triggered. Expect bugs during gameplay.

Installation & Development Guide

Prerequisites

1. Construct 2 (to edit .caproj files).
2. NW.js (Node-WebKit) for exporting and testing standalone builds.
   • Download: NW.js Builds (use the "Normal" build to disable devtools).

Exporting the Project

1. Export as .caproj:
   • Save your Construct 2 project as a .caproj file (project folder).
2. Export as NW.js Desktop:
   • In Construct 2, use File > Export > NW.js (Windows/Mac/Linux).
   • This generates a folder with nw.exe and package.nw.

Optimizing Startup Time

The package.nw file bundles all assets and can slow startup. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Repackage package.nw:

   # Rename and extract the bundle
   cd path/to/exported/Win32-or-Win64-folder
   mv package.nw package.zip
   unzip package.zip -d package.nw
   rm package.zip  # Delete the original file

   This reduces load times by avoiding ZIP compression overhead.

Disable Chrome DevTools

Prevent users from accessing developer tools:

1. Edit package.json in your exported folder:

   {
     "main": "index.html",
     "name": "SeeOneHighway",
     "chromium-args": "--disable-devtools --js-flags=--expose-gc"
   }  

   • Add --disable-devtools to block F12/right-click access.
   • Use the "Normal" NW.js build for full devtools removal.

Fix Memory Bloat (Garbage Collection)

Force garbage collection to unload unused audio/textures:

1. Add the following to package.json:

   "chromium-args": "--js-flags=--expose-gc"  

2. Add this JavaScript code to your Construct 2 project (e.g., in a "Start of Layout" event):

   // Manually trigger garbage collection
   global.gc();  

Font Handling

• All fonts are embedded as sprite fonts in Construct 2.
• To edit fonts:
  1. Rebuild the sprite font in Construct 2.
  2. Avoid changing font names to prevent broken references.

Full NW.js Guide

For advanced tweaks (e.g., window size, permissions), refer to:
🔗 Construct 2 NW.js Roundup Guide

Troubleshooting

• Slow Startup: Repackage package.nw as shown above.
• DevTools Still Accessible: Use the "Normal" NW.js build instead of SDK.
• Memory Leaks: Call global.gc() periodically in your code.

Credits

Development & Design

• Razanius12
  Creator, Programmer, Composer, and Designer.
  GitHub Profile

Fonts

• Bahnschrift
  Designed by Microsoft.
  Source: GitHub Repository
  License: Bundled with Windows (free for non-commercial use).

• LCD Mono
  Designed by Samuel Reynolds.
  License: 100% Free.

• VHS Gothic
  Designed by Spottie Leonard.
  License: 100% Free.

Sound Effects (SFX)

Licensed under CC BY 4.0:

• Gas Station Ambience by Npeo – Source
• Engine Start/Rev/Shutoff by j_soundeffects – Source
• Car Horn (Volvo 240) by j_soundeffects – Source

Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal:

• Text Blips (malakme) – Pack
• Collapse/Click SFX (metalfortress) – Pack
• Collision SFX (qubodup) – Source 1, Source 2
• Highway Noise (Tetrisrocker) – Source
• Engine Idle (mhad) – Source
• Nissan Rogue Idle (itinerantmonk108) – Source

Music

• EVDE by 2ADVANCED – Listen
• Ghosts on the Overpass (Remastered) – Composed by Razanius12 – Listen
• bRAZCore – Composed by Razanius12 – BandLab
• InRazFies – Composed by Razanius12 – BandLab
• The Other Me – Composed by Razanius12 – BandLab

Special Thanks

• Construct 2 Community – For tools and inspiration.
• Sound Designers & Composers – For openly shared assets.
• Playtesters & Supporters – For feedback and enthusiasm.
• You – For playing!

License Notes

• All SFX are licensed under CC BY 4.0 unless marked as CC0 1.0 Universal (public domain).
• Fonts are used under their respective licenses (see attribution above).
• Music by Razanius12 is provided under the creator’s terms.

Future Development

The beta release will include core gameplay refinement. Full release timeline is TBD.