Cube Field

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - Left Arrow Key: Move left / Steer left - Right Arrow Key: Move right / Steer right - Up Arrow Key: Increase forward speed (hold to accelerate) - P Key: Pause / Unpause game - Mobile/Tablet: - Touch Left Half of Screen: Move left - Touch Right Half of Screen: Move right BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Movement System: - Use left and right arrow keys to steer horizontally - Movement is momentum-based with smooth acceleration and deceleration - Hold up arrow key to increase forward speed - Maximum horizontal speed: 0.5 units - Maximum forward speed: 0.4 units - Momentum gradually decreases when not pressing keys 2. Spaceship Control: - Control a triangular spaceship in 3D space - Spaceship rotates and tilts based on movement direction - Positioned below the camera view - Dynamic shadow casting for depth perception 3. Cube Obstacles: - Cubes spawn continuously in front of the player - 120 cubes active at any time - Five different cube sizes: - Small (0.08 x 0.15 x 0.06) - Medium (0.12 x 0.25 x 0.08) - Tall (0.15 x 0.45 x 0.10) - Very Tall (0.20 x 0.80 x 0.12) - Skyscraper (0.25 x 1.20 x 0.15) - Cubes positioned randomly across the field width - Cubes move toward the player continuously 4. Collision Detection: - Collision occurs when spaceship overlaps with any cube - Collision detection accounts for different cube sizes - Collision ends the game immediately - Returns to menu screen on collision 5. Scoring System: - Score based on time survived (in seconds) - Score displayed as decimal (e.g., 15.0) - Score increments continuously while playing - High score saved in browser cookies - High score persists across sessions 6. Level Progression: - Levels advance based on time survived - New level every 30 seconds (30,000 milliseconds) - Each level increases cube speed and difficulty - Visual theme changes every 5 levels (5 different themes) - 5-second break period between level transitions 7. Visual Themes (5 Different): - Level 0/5: Beige background with brown spaceship - Level 1: Black background with green-edged spaceship and stars - Level 2: Gray background with black spaceship - Level 3: White background with gray spaceship - Level 4: Gray background with pink spaceship and white edges 8. Difficulty Settings: - Rookie: Standard difficulty (multiplier 1.0) - Skilled: 1.5x difficulty multiplier - Master: 3.0x difficulty multiplier (2.5x speed increase) - Affects cube spawn rate and game speed 9. Camera Modes: - Hawk: Far view from behind and above (default) - Chase: Closer chase camera view - 1st Person: First-person perspective view - Camera affects player positioning relative to cubes 10. Block Behavior Modes: - Normal: Standard cube behavior (static) - Falling: Cubes fall from above and bounce on ground - Pop Up: Cubes emerge from below the ground - Changes how obstacles appear and behave 11. Bounce Physics: - None: No bouncing when cubes hit ground - Some: Moderate bounce effect (0.4x bounce coefficient) - Too Much: Strong bounce effect (appears to be 1.0x) - Only applies to Falling and Pop Up block modes - Affects cube movement after landing 12. Game States: - Pre-game: Menu/demo mode (-1) - Paused: Game paused (0) - In-game: Active gameplay (1) - Post-game: Returns to pre-game state 13. Thruster Trails: - Visual particle effects trailing behind spaceship - Particle trails follow movement and rotation - Provides visual feedback for movement direction - Only visible during active gameplay 14. Starfield Background: - Stars appear in level 1 (and level 6, 11, etc.) - Stars move in background during space theme - Rotating star particles for depth effect - Hidden during other level themes 15. Fog Effects: - Distance fog creates depth perception - Fog color matches current level theme - Fog range: 5 to 25 units - Helps create sense of speed and distance STRATEGIC TIPS: - Constant Movement: Keep moving left and right to avoid cubes. Don't stay in one position for too long. - Speed Management: Use up arrow to increase speed for higher scores, but faster speeds make dodging harder. Balance speed with control. - Pattern Recognition: Learn to recognize cube patterns. Gaps between cubes are your safe passages. - Momentum Control: Understand momentum - stopping takes time. Plan your movements ahead of time. - Peripheral Vision: Watch cubes approaching from distance. Early detection gives you more time to react. - Center Positioning: Stay near the center when possible to maximize your dodging options in both directions. - Level Preparation: During 5-second level breaks, position yourself well for the next level's cube patterns. - Difficulty Selection: Start with Rookie difficulty to learn the mechanics, then progress to higher difficulties. - Camera Choice: Experiment with camera modes to find what works best for your playstyle. Hawk view provides best overview. - Block Mode Strategy: Normal blocks are easiest. Falling and Pop Up blocks add unpredictability - be ready to dodge vertically. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Predictive Dodging: Predict cube movements and position yourself before cubes arrive. Don't wait until the last moment. - Speed Boosting: Use forward speed boost strategically. High speeds are risky but reward higher scores faster. - Momentum Banking: Use momentum to your advantage. Quick taps can be more effective than holding keys. - Gap Timing: Time your movements to pass through gaps between cubes. Sometimes waiting is better than moving. - Rotation Reading: Use spaceship rotation and tilt to judge your exact position. Visual feedback helps precision. - Level Transitions: Use level transition breaks to assess upcoming patterns and position yourself optimally. - High Score Strategy: Focus on survival over speed for maximum time/score. Speed increases risk of collision. - Bounce Utilization: In bounce modes, understand cube bounce patterns. Bouncing cubes create different gaps over time. - Theme Adaptation: Adapt to different visual themes. Some themes make cubes harder to see - be extra careful. - Consistency Building: Practice maintaining consistent movement patterns. Predictable movement helps with timing. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Endless Challenge: Cube Field has no ending. The goal is to survive as long as possible and achieve the highest score. - Score Milestones: Set personal score goals (10, 20, 30 seconds, etc.). Each milestone feels rewarding. - High Score Competition: Compete with yourself to beat your personal best. High scores are saved automatically. - Level Advancement: Progress through multiple levels. Higher levels mean faster speeds and tighter patterns. - Skill Development: Improve your reaction time, pattern recognition, and movement precision through practice. - Settings Mastery: Experiment with all settings combinations to find your preferred playstyle. Each combination offers different challenges. - Difficulty Progression: Work your way up through difficulty levels. Master Rookie before attempting Skilled or Master. - Time Records: Track your survival time. Longer survival means higher scores and level progression. - Visual Mastery: Learn to play effectively across all visual themes. Some themes are harder to see obstacles in. - Consistency Achievement: Achieve consistent high scores. Reliability is a sign of true mastery. Enjoy navigating through the endless cube field and test your reflexes and precision in this fast-paced arcade game!