DOOM on the Internet Computer

Experience the classic DOOM game running on the Internet Computer blockchain!

Play the Demo

About the Project

This project brings the iconic DOOM game to the Internet Computer, demonstrating the potential of blockchain technology for gaming. We've adapted the Cloudflare DOOM WASM project to run on the IC network, showcasing what's possible with a bit of creativity and blockchain integration.

Features

• DOOM running entirely on the blockchain
• First level available (stripped down for size optimization)
• Demonstrates blockchain capabilities in gaming

Performance Notes

• Building and compiling may be slow due to the nature of blockchain technology
• Once running, gameplay is smooth
• Average request size is max 2MB for fetching all assets
• Blockchain finality rate is around 2 seconds

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• DFINITY Canister SDK
• Node.js and npm

Installation

# 1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/doom-windoge.git
cd doom-windoge

# 2. Install dependencies:
npm install

# 3. Start the local Internet Computer replica:
dfx start --background

# 4. Deploy the canisters so its served via dfx
dfx deploy

# 5. Open the dapp in your browser served via npm
npm start

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Acknowledgements

• Original DOOM by id Software
• Cloudflare DOOM WASM project
• DFINITY Foundation for the Internet Computer