Racing Dash 2D – A Journey Two Years in the Making

This Isn’t Just a Launch—It’s the Completion of Something Bigger.

I never imagined I’d be here today. If you told my past self two years ago that this game would one day be released on the Apple App Store, I wouldn’t have believed it. But here we are.

How It All Started

Nearly two years ago, Racing Dash 2D began under a different name—Mad Dash—as a final project in my game design course. Our group consisted of five people, each contributing their skills to bring the game to life. At the time, I wasn’t the team leader—I was one of the programmers, doing my part like everyone else.

But here’s the thing:
By the time the project was originally due, the game wasn’t even really playable.

It wasn’t finished. It wasn’t polished.
It was a foundation, but nothing more.

Once the course ended, the team moved on. Everyone had different plans, different priorities. The project could have been left behind.

Picking Up the Torch 🔥

But I couldn’t let that happen.

I reached out to the original team leader and asked for permission not only to continue development but also to publish the game. They gave me their blessing—something I still have proof of to this day.

With that trust, I took on a role I never expected:
I became the one to carry this project forward.

At some point, I found myself alone with it. The easy choice? Let it go.
But something inside me wouldn’t let that happen.

This wasn’t just about finishing a game anymore.
It was about finishing what we started.

The Road Wasn’t Easy

Creating Racing Dash 2D wasn’t just about making a game—it was about overcoming every obstacle that stood in the way.

⚙️ Engine Changes
The game had to adapt through major engine changes. As Godot evolved, so did the challenges—rewriting code, fixing what broke, and making sure everything still worked.

🛠️ Balancing Life and Development
Balancing development with a full-time job made time incredibly scarce. Some days, I barely had the energy to open the project. But I never let go of that dream.

💡 Moments of Doubt
There were times I thought this game wouldn’t make it. But every time I considered stepping away, something pulled me back. I wasn’t just making a game anymore—I was proving to myself that I could finish what I started.

And today, that promise is fulfilled.

A Deep, Heartfelt Thank You 💙

💙 To the original team, thank you.
This game was never just mine; it was ours. Even though I took the final steps alone, this release is as much yours as it is mine.

💙 To everyone who tested the game, whether it was called Mad Dash, Racing Dash, or Racing Dash 2D—your feedback, your time, and your support helped shape this game into what it is today.

💙 To my teachers, you saw the fire inside me before I even knew what it could become. Maybe you saw signs like this in other students before, but what you didn’t know was where it would lead me—to this moment, to this release. Your encouragement helped fuel my determination, and for that, I will always be grateful.

What Racing Dash 2D Represents

This game isn’t just another indie title.
It’s proof that dreams can come true.
That even when things don’t go as planned, dedication and persistence can make something real.
That it doesn’t take a big studio or a massive budget to create something worthwhile.

There were times I thought it wasn’t good enough. Times when it felt impossible.
But today, Racing Dash 2D is more than just finished—it’s out there.

It’s officially on the Apple App Store, and now, it’s coming back to itch.io, where it all started.

What’s Next? 🚀

The journey doesn’t end here. There’s always room to improve, to expand, to build on what’s been created.

I don’t know what the future holds for Racing Dash 2D, but what I do know is—I won’t let it fade away.

Racing Dash 2D is proof that with hard work and dedication a game can make it to see the light of day.

So to everyone reading this, to those who have supported me, played the game, or simply took the time to hear this story—

Thank you.

🏁 Racing Dash 2D is here. The race isn’t over yet. 🚀