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Shank 'n' Rank

2017 Unity / C# Completed

An idle clicker where you shank a jailhouse inmate to earn cash and unlock upgrades. Stack multipliers, outfit your prisoner, and automate your income in this chaotic, over-the-top mobile parody. Built as a fun project based on a friend, this game doesn't take itself seriously, but it packs a full feature set.

Overview

Shank 'n' Rank is an idle clicker with a humorous twist on the genre by centering around an animated inmate you repeatedly shank to earn money. Inspired by a real-life friend who's full of character, the game turns the typical tap-to-earn formula into a chaotic, comedic experience.

Gameplay Features

Shanking for Cash: Tap the inmate to shank him to earn money.
Shop System: Buy upgrades like sharper shanks, better durability, and auto-shanks to boost income over time.
Tiered Progression: Unlock higher upgrade tiers by purchasing enough from the previous ones.
Creatine Powerup: Grab the creatine tub when it appears for a timed 2x multiplier on all shanks.
Outfit Store: Customize the inmate with hats, hair, glasses, and shirts for extra flair.
Achievements & Progress Tracking: Unlock achievements and check stats like total shanks, time played, and items bought.

Development Details

Engine: Unity (developed in ~1-2 weeks)

Assets: All 2D pixel art assets created by me. The music/audio were sourced externally.

What I Learned

While created mostly as a joke, this game helped me better understand some of the ins and outs of 2D game development, UI design for mobile, and optimizing touch interactions. It was also a great exercise in balancing idle mechanics, progression pacing, and creating humorous, character-driven content in a short timeframe.

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