Launching TRex3D: The Classic Chrome Dino Game in a Third-Person Voxel View
I am excited to share the latest mini-project added to the aslando.life ecosystem: a 3D, third-person remake of the classic Chrome Dinosaur game. You can play it right now at https://trex3d.aslando.life/.
Instead of the traditional 2D side-scrolling view, this version shifts the camera right behind the T-Rex. Obstacles like cacti and birds now spawn at the horizon and rush straight toward the screen along a 3-lane path. To adapt to this new dimension, you can switch lanes (A/D keys), jump (Spacebar), or duck (S key).
Architecturally, the entire game is built using a single, lightweight index.html file with Three.js loaded via CDN. It relies on smooth 3D box geometries to create a clean, 8-bit voxel aesthetic (similar to Crossy Road) and utilizes real-time directional shadows to give players the vital depth perception needed for precise timing.
Take a break, stretch your fingers, and see how high of a score you can reach on the new 3D desert track!