Croma Incident

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - WASD or ZQSD: Move player character - Mouse Movement: Aim weapon direction - Mouse Click / Mouse Button: Fire weapon / Shoot - SPACE: Start game / Play again after game over - Gamepad (Optional): - Left Stick / D-Pad: Move player - Right Stick: Aim and fire - A Button: Fire weapon BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Movement: - Use WASD (or ZQSD) keys to move in four directions - Player moves smoothly through the game world - Collision detection prevents moving through walls - Movement is relative to camera view 2. Combat System: - Aim your weapon by moving the mouse cursor - Click or hold mouse button to fire bullets - Bullets travel in the direction you're aiming - Some bullets bounce off walls when hitting them - Shoot enemies to damage and defeat them 3. Enemy System: - Enemies spawn in waves throughout the level - Enemies chase and attack the player on contact - Contact with enemies deals damage to player health - Defeating enemies awards points based on enemy size - Larger enemies give more points when defeated 4. Health System: - Player starts with 100 health - Taking damage from enemies reduces health - Health decreases continuously when hit by enemies - Activating switches can restore health - Game over when health reaches zero 5. Batteries: - Batteries spawn when enemies are defeated (25% chance) - Collect batteries by walking over them - Each battery increases your score multiplier - Batteries also increase your battery count - Higher multipliers mean more points from kills 6. Switches: - Colored switches are scattered throughout the level - Approach switches to activate them - Switches have multiple activation states (4 stages) - Activating switches awards bonus points - Completing a switch (reaching state 4) gives massive score bonus (20,000 * multiplier) - Activating switches also restores 2 health points - Batteries are consumed when activating switches 7. Score System: - Earn points by defeating enemies (based on enemy size * multiplier) - Activate switches for bonus points (2,500 * multiplier per activation) - Complete switches for huge bonuses (20,000 * multiplier) - Score multiplier increases with each battery collected - Higher multipliers dramatically increase point values 8. Camera System: - Camera follows the player character - Smooth scrolling with deadzone areas - View area adapts to player position - Only visible areas are rendered for performance 9. Particle Effects: - Explosions create particle effects when enemies die - Bullet impacts generate particle bursts - Battery collections create visual feedback - Particles fade out over time 10. Wave System: - Enemies spawn in waves during gameplay - Wave creation function generates enemy spawns - Difficulty likely increases with survival time - Continuous enemy threats keep gameplay intense 11. Collision Detection: - Player collides with walls and obstacles - Enemies collide with terrain - Bullets can bounce off walls or be destroyed - Precise collision detection for gameplay balance 12. Game States: - Title Screen: Shows instructions and branding - Loading: Assets are loaded before play - Game: Active gameplay state - Game Over: Displayed when player dies - Play Again: Prompt to restart after death 13. Visual Style: - Retro pixel-art graphics - Colorful palette with dynamic colors - Dithered rendering effects - Smooth animations and transitions 14. Terrain System: - Multiple terrain types with different colors - Procedural or designed level layouts - Terrain affects visual presentation - Wall collision prevents movement through terrain 15. Audio: - Background music during gameplay - Sound effects for shooting, explosions, pickups - Audio feedback for game events - Music stops when game ends STRATEGIC TIPS: - Constant Movement: Never stand still. Keep moving to avoid enemy attacks. Standing still makes you an easy target for swarming enemies. - Aiming Efficiency: Master mouse aim to hit enemies accurately. Predict enemy movement to lead your shots effectively. - Battery Priority: Collect batteries whenever possible to boost your multiplier. Higher multipliers mean exponentially more points. - Switch Strategy: Activate switches strategically for health restoration and huge score bonuses. Save battery uses for important switches. - Enemy Management: Focus on smaller, faster enemies first to clear space. Larger enemies are worth more but also more dangerous. - Wall Usage: Use walls to block enemy paths. Some bullets bounce off walls - use this to hit enemies around corners. - Health Conservation: Avoid unnecessary damage. Each hit reduces your health, so dodge aggressively and maintain distance. - Multiplier Building: Build your multiplier early by collecting batteries. Higher multipliers make every kill worth much more. - Switch Completion: Completing switches (reaching stage 4) gives massive bonuses. Prioritize completing switches over just activating them. - Survival First: When low on health, focus on survival over score. Activate switches for health restoration when needed. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Kiting: Lead enemies while shooting backward. Maintain distance while dealing damage. - Wall Bouncing: Use bounce bullets to hit enemies behind walls. Angle shots to ricochet into enemy positions. - Battery Stacking: Build high multipliers early. More batteries = exponentially higher scores from all sources. - Switch Timing: Activate switches when you need health, or save battery charges for completing switches when safe. - Enemy Grouping: Group enemies together for efficient elimination. Multiple enemies in line = multiple hits. - Movement Patterns: Develop movement patterns that minimize enemy contact. Strafe in patterns that keep enemies at distance. - Ammo Conservation: Make shots count. Not all shots need to be fired - sometimes dodging is better. - Health Management: Monitor health carefully. Use switch activations strategically for healing, not just points. - Score Optimization: Balance multiplier building with point earning. Don't ignore enemies while collecting batteries. - Environmental Awareness: Use terrain features to your advantage. Position yourself where you have escape routes. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Survival Challenge: Your main goal is to survive as long as possible against waves of enemies. There's no explicit win condition - challenge yourself to beat your previous best time. - Score Achievement: Compete for high scores. Maximize your multiplier and activate switches to earn massive point bonuses. Track personal records. - Skill Development: Improve your movement, aiming, and enemy management over time. Master the controls and develop efficient strategies. - Multiplier Mastery: Learn to build and maintain high multipliers. Maximum score potential comes from high multipliers combined with switch completions. - Wave Survival: Survive through multiple enemy waves. Each wave likely increases in difficulty or enemy count. - Switch Completion: Activate and complete all switches for maximum score. Complete switches offer huge bonuses but require battery management. - Efficiency Improvement: Optimize your movement patterns and aiming to defeat enemies faster while taking less damage. - Endurance Building: Build endurance through extended play sessions. Longer survival times mean higher scores and better performance. - Performance Tracking: Monitor improvement through survival times and high scores. Set personal milestones and goals. - Mastery Challenge: Aim to survive longer, score higher, and complete more switches with each session. Master all game mechanics for peak performance. Enjoy the intense action of Chroma Incident and test your skills in this fast-paced top-down shooter!