Louisa Haberaecker developed an interactive onboarding feature for the IMBIT-Mannheim/pixels repository, focusing on improving new player guidance within the game. She implemented a companion dog character using JavaScript and frontend development techniques, enabling the dog to spawn, approach the player, and initiate a dialogue that introduces game controls. This feature addressed onboarding friction by providing immediate, in-game feedback and clear instructions, laying groundwork for better player retention. Louisa’s work demonstrated depth in both game development and user experience design, as she engineered the companion’s behavior and dialogue system to create a seamless, engaging introduction for first-time players.