The name "Phantom Spider" suggests stealth and mystery, yet many J2ME games were bright and flat.
Original enemies used simple “move left/right.” Improved version uses a lightweight FSM: phantom spider java game better
STATE_PATROL → if player within 3 tiles → STATE_CHASE
STATE_CHASE → if distance > 5 tiles → STATE_RETREAT
STATE_RETREAT → after 2 seconds → STATE_PATROL
Implemented with switch(state) inside the game loop. Adds unpredictability without increasing memory footprint. The name "Phantom Spider" suggests stealth and mystery,
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| Metric | Original | Improved Version | |--------|----------|------------------| | Average FPS (Sony Ericsson K800i) | 18–22 | 48–55 | | Enemy behavior patterns | 1 | 4 (patrol, chase, retreat, ambush) | | Unique levels | 10 static | Infinite (procedural + seeds) | | Player progression | None | 3 upgradeable skills | | Replay motivation | Low (identical runs) | High (random web layout) | Implemented with switch(state) inside the game loop