[Paid] Looking for experienced Phaser & Node.js devs

Phaser 3
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Hi folks,

My startup is building a new 2D MMO on Phaser + Node.js, and we’re chasing a few devs to help.
If you’re interested, shoot me a DM with your contact details.

Project details below:

PROJECT TITLE
Experienced Game Designer & Engineer for 2D MMO - HTML5, Phaser & Node.JS

PROJECT SCREENCAST VIDEO

PROJECT TIMELINE
Immediate start with the project delivered by November 28th, 2020.

PROJECT DURATION
This is a long term project - we need new features developed on an ongoing basis.

ABOUT NORBY
We’re building a 2D MMO, which helps kids learn English as a second language. The game will be set in a virtual world with similar features to games like Club Penguin, Habbo Hotel, Animal Crossing, etc.

The goal is to take the dull task of learning English and transform it into a fun and engaging game.

A good overview of the required functionality can be found by playing Club Penguin Rewritten here: https://cprewritten.net/ and reading the following guide: https://cprewritten.net/help/articles/index.html

Users will be able to move between rooms, chat with friends, customize their avatar, chat with friends, purchase virtual items, take care of virtual pets, play mini-games etc.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP?
Our existing team is a passionate group of parents, engineers, and artists.

We’re looking for an experienced game designer/engineer to help us build the virtual world framework (frontend and backend).

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
You’ll be responsible for:

  • Front end development of the game in Phaser;
  • Back end development in Node.js (e.g. server infrastructure, user registrations, messaging, etc).
  • Making sure the game works across all desktop and mobile environments e.g. Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

NOTE
We will provide all the required assets - e.g. characters, backgrounds, sound, etc.

EXPERIENCE

  • 3+ years of experience with HTML5, Javascript, Phaser & Node.js
  • An existing portfolio of games you’ve worked on; and
  • Ability to allocate 20+ hours per week.

BONUS POINTS
Experience with:

  • Previous 2D MMO;
  • Real-time message apps using WebSockets;
  • React/Ionic hybrid mobile apps; and
  • Electron to create cross-platform desktop apps;

DELIVERABLES

  1. A reskinned version of Club Penguin Rewritten using HTML5 + Node.js, with all functionality as detailed here:
    https://cprewritten.net/help/articles/index.html

  2. App working on both desktop & mobile devices.

START DATE
This job requires an immediate start.