How I Fought, Survived, and Finally Published My “Falling Objects” Game 🎮

 

Today was one of those days where I really questioned my life choices — you know, the kind where you stare at code like it’s a puzzle from another dimension and wonder why you thought making a game would be easier than binge-watching your favorite series.

After hours of wrestling with bugs that seemed to multiply like gremlins, untangling scripts that behaved like they had a mind of their own, and googling error messages more than I talk to actual humans, I finally did it. I finished the “Falling Objects” game. Yep, the very same game where objects fall from the sky and you, oh-so-gracefully, dodge them like a pro (or at least like a very awkward amateur).

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The Real Challenge: Uploading to Google Play

But wait — the journey didn’t end there. Oh no. The real fun began when I tried to upload this little digital masterpiece to Google Play.

Signing keys, export presets, Android SDK versions, and a sea of cryptic error messages greeted me like old frenemies. If frustration was a currency, I’d be a millionaire by now.

Hours later, after a full-on battle with keystores and manifests, I finally saw my game live on Itch.io — my very own tiny corner of the internet where people can download and maybe even play my game. And that, my friends, feels like winning an Oscar for Best Indie Developer.

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Why Keep Going?

So here’s to all of us who keep pushing through the chaos, because every bug fixed and every error overcome is a victory worth celebrating — preferably with coffee, lots of coffee.

If you’re thinking about making your own game, just remember: it’s not supposed to be easy. But it sure is worth it.