PHP Upgrade for Classic Strategy Game
Budget: €30 – €250 EUR
**new to this please be kind - i'm not a coder or a dev, i'm just a nerd who wants to bring an old game back. I have no prior experience with how long something should take or a reasonable cost for it.**
I'm looking for an experienced PHP developer to update a 2004 browser-based strategy game from PHP 5.6 to PHP 8.2. The goal is to modernize the game so it can be played in 2025 without altering the original mechanics or compromising database integrity.
Key Requirements:
- Refactor existing code to ensure compatibility with PHP 8.2
- Maintain original game mechanics and ensure database integrity
- Implement modern user interface elements for a more contemporary look
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Strong expertise in PHP, especially PHP 8.2
- Experience with browser-based games and game mechanics
- UI/UX design skills to modernize interfaces without altering gameplay
- Familiarity with database management and data integrity principles
Please provide examples of similar projects and a brief plan on how you would approach this task.
I'm looking for an experienced PHP developer to update a 2004 browser-based strategy game from PHP 5.6 to PHP 8.2. The goal is to modernize the game so it can be played in 2025 without altering the original mechanics or compromising database integrity.
Key Requirements:
- Refactor existing code to ensure compatibility with PHP 8.2
- Maintain original game mechanics and ensure database integrity
- Implement modern user interface elements for a more contemporary look
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Strong expertise in PHP, especially PHP 8.2
- Experience with browser-based games and game mechanics
- UI/UX design skills to modernize interfaces without altering gameplay
- Familiarity with database management and data integrity principles
Please provide examples of similar projects and a brief plan on how you would approach this task.