A high-stakes, meta-fictional desktop simulation game where your objective is to intentionally destabilize the operating system and trigger the legendary Blue Screen of Death (BOSD).
Created by Ryan Woods, aged 8, whilst his dad was not looking.
Try the game live here: https://andytwoods.github.io/BOSD_The_Quest_for_System_Failure/
- Explore the Desktop: Open files, check logs, and browse the "Google" app.
- Increase Instability: Use the BOSD.exe tool to start harassing the system kernel.
- Upgrade Your Rig: Achieve multiple system crashes to upgrade from an "Old PC" to a "New PC" and eventually the "Ultra PC".
- Boss Battles: Face off against sentient system threats like the Virus Boss, the Titan BSD, and the ultimate BST Consciousness.
- Custom Apps: Use the built-in "Paint" to synthesize custom apps and bosses.
- Hacker Mode: Try logging in as "hacker" to gain root access to restricted system files.
- Dynamic OS Simulation: A responsive desktop environment with a working taskbar, search, and window management.
- Progressive Difficulty: Higher-tier computers are more stable and require advanced "exploits" to crash.
- Mini-Games: Discover hidden arcade games like "Bad Pac-Man" and "Tower Defense".
- Themed Modes: Special visual themes for Halloween, Christmas, and New Year.
- Framework: React 19
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Icons: Lucide React
- Deployment: GitHub Pages
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.