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Commissioning a runner game with your own character

Scope a custom character runner through controls, camera, obstacles and animation. Use a short test course to define the first playable version.

Updated: 2026-10-30

Commissioning a runner game with your own character
WordQuest: Word Search — original app icon

Original character and environment assets from the AntSort development project; the actual WordQuest app icon is shown separately.

Choose how running is controlled

Automatic running, lane changes and free movement lead to different designs. Set the camera and any one-handed play goal, then test touch response on a short course.

Make obstacles readable

Players need time to see an obstacle and understand the required move. Plan jumping, collisions and success reactions together. The AntSort artwork shown here is not a runner gameplay screenshot.

AntSort — Original character and environment artwork from AntSort’s development files.

Original character and environment assets from the AntSort development project; the actual WordQuest app icon is shown separately.

Test the loop before extending the course

Starting, meeting an obstacle, failing and retrying should work in one small build. Add settings and missions afterwards. This proposed scope is not a feature list for an existing SourSpark runner.

Sources and project links Games for YouTubers and brandsAntSortWordQuest: Word Search

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