About Metro Munch

💡 Inspiration

Hey! I'm HardyWest, and I've been building in Horizon Worlds since December 2021. I created Metro Munch because I noticed how many people these days have side gigs like DoorDash or Uber Eats. I thought, "Why not make a game that's not only fun but also teaches people how to hustle smart?" Plus, it's exciting seeing players compete while having fun!

🛠️ How I Built It

I built this game using the Horizon Worlds desktop editor and VS Code. My wife and son were my dedicated testers, and I leveraged AI to help with complex coding challenges. The game includes:

A system that spits out realistic delivery orders
Navigation to help you find your way around
A clean UI that works on both mobile and VR
Stats tracking so you can see how you're doing
Support for Desktop, Mobile, and VR players
Sound effects and visuals to make it feel alive

📚 What I Learned

This project taught me valuable lessons about:

This project taught me a ton! I had to figure out:

How to keep track of everything happening in the game
Making sure the UI looks good no matter what device you're using
Setting up payouts that actually makes sense
Making the game fun but not too easy

🎮 Technical Details

Core Systems:

Order System: Creates deliveries with different difficulty levels
Navigation: Helps you find your way around the city
Stats: Keeps track of your progress
UI: Makes everything easy to understand on any device

🚧 Challenges

The biggest headaches were:

Making sure the game runs smooth on Desktop, Mobile, and VR
Creating navigation that actually helps instead of confusing people
Finding the sweet spot between fun and challenging
Making everything update smoothly in real-time
Balancing the game economy to keep it rewarding

🚀 Future Plans

I've got some cool stuff planned:

More types of deliveries and missions
Better ways to interact with other players
More detailed progression
In-world purchases to spice things up
Special events that keep things fresh

This project represents the exciting intersection of real-world experiences and gaming. Taking something familiar like food delivery and transforming it into an engaging game has been incredibly rewarding. I'm thrilled to see players enjoying this unique gaming experience!