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HERMANIFY — 8-Bit NES Arcade & Custom Retro Games

Hermanify is an authentic 8-bit NES Arcade Hub featuring custom-made retro video games, synthesized Mario-style chiptune sounds, CRT scanlines, and mobile touch support.

Open index.html in any browser. That's it — zero build steps, no server required, no dependencies, and fully offline-capable.


🎮 The Cartridge Lineup

1. Cartridge 01: Isabela & the Lost Heart of the Pink Kingdom

The beloved top-down adventure quest!

  • 9 hand-crafted areas, dialogue trees, hidden secrets, and the slightly angry strawberry boss.
  • Gather 7 hearts, 5 stars, and 3 magical flowers to restore the kingdom.

1. Cartridge 01: FITWAY: IRON RUN (A Fitness Arcade Adventure)

A 16-bit top-down gym exploration RPG set in Sector 67, Mohali!

  • Street Fighter-Style Character Roster: Choose from Sukh (Owner), Gagan (Power Trainer), Shubham (Conditioning Trainer), Rakesh (Old-School Trainer), or Herman (Software & Hardware Engineer).
  • The 4-Chapter Sitcom Story Arc:
    • Chapter 1: “Just Come To The Gym” — Morning arrival, meeting Sukh at reception, Gagan's kettlebell test, treadmill malfunction chaos minigame, and unlocking Machine Override.
    • Chapter 2: “The Bench Is Not Reserved” — Gagan's bench dispute, mediating gym etiquette, meeting Shubham, speed band pulls, and unlocking Resistance Band.
    • Chapter 3: “Everyone Knows Everyone” — Sector 67 gym gossip, meeting veteran Rakesh, the multi-stage Fitway Competition, and unlocking EZ-Curl Bar.
    • Chapter 4: “The Weights Floor” (Grand Finale) — Floor 2 heavy weights area, building-wide power surge, confronting Sukh (“Gym sirf machines nahi hai. People.”), final ensemble team challenge, Sukh's Owner Squat Test, and sitcom ending.
  • 6 Interconnected Explorable Gym Areas: Sector 67 Street, Reception, Hallway, Cardio Floor, Functional Training Zone, and Floor 2 Weights Floor.
  • Post-Game Free Roam & Credits: Explore the living gym freely after completing the story.

3. Cartridge 03: Cyber Tank 1989 (Hermanify Base Defense)

NES Battle City-style armored combat:

  • 4-directional tank steering through destructible brick terrain.
  • Protect the Hermanify Golden Eagle Base from rogue enemy tank waves.
  • Shoot flashing tanks to earn Star cannon upgrades, Grenades, and Shovel base fortification.

4. Cartridge 04: Star Guardian 8-Bit (Cosmic Defender)

Vertical arcade space shooter (Galaga / Space Invaders style):

  • 3-layer parallax starfield with insectoid alien formations and dive-bomb swoops.
  • Upgrade to Triple Spread Lasers and Energy Shields.
  • Epic Sector Mothership boss battle!

🕹️ Controls

MOVE / RUN        Arrow keys / WASD / On-screen Touch D-pad
JUMP              SPACE / ENTER / Z / A Button
ATTACK            B Button / SHIFT / X
WORKOUT REPS      Tap A Button / Tap Screen
SPECIAL ABILITY   UP Key (when Special Meter is 100%)
EJECT CARTRIDGE   Click "⏏ EJECT / SELECT GAME"
FULLSCREEN        Toggle fullscreen mode

🔊 8-Bit Mario Soundboard & Chiptune Synth

src/audio.js synthesizes all sound in real time using the Web Audio API:

  • Mario Coin Ding: Dual square wave chime (B5 → E6)
  • Mario Jump Boing: Smooth pitch glide (C4 → F5)
  • 1-Up Jingle & Flagpole Fanfare
  • Goomba Stomp, Brick Smash, and Pipe Warp
  • Workout Set Complete Jingle
  • Tank Cannon & Space Laser Blasts

📺 CRT Shaders & Visual Filters

Switch between 4 visual display modes on the front page:

  • CRT Color: Authentic scanlines + phosphor glow + bezel
  • Scanlines FX: Heavy retro scanline overlay
  • Amber Phosphor: Classic monochrome CRT terminal amber
  • Game Boy Mono: 4-shade authentic greenish LCD palette

Crafted with ♥ by Herman

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Web Design & Software Engineering by Mander Labs (https://mander.tech) | Vancouver, Burnaby & Metro Vancouver, BC

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