El Pollo Loco – 2D Jump & Run

El Pollo Loco is a 2D jump & run game built as a portfolio project using HTML5 Canvas and Vanilla JavaScript.
The project focuses on game mechanics, clean structure and an enjoyable gameplay loop.

Live Demo

• http://danny-gruchmann.de/el-pollo-loco/index.html

Gameplay

• A classic side-scrolling jump & run experience
• Levels with enemies and obstacles
• Collectable items
• Endboss fight

Controls

• Keyboard controls are supported (move/jump/attack depending on the current game state).
• Mobile support is included.

Features

• HTML5 Canvas rendering
• Level system (enemies, collectables, boss)
• Collision detection
• Sound effects / audio
• Mobile support

Tech Stack

• JavaScript (Vanilla)
• HTML5 Canvas

Credits

• Concept/assignment: Developer Akademie
• Design assets: Developer Akademie

Getting Started (Local)

No installation required.

Option 1:

• Download / clone the repository
• Open index.html in your browser

Option 2 (recommended):

• Run a local server:

  npx serve