Bounce Back

CONTROLS: - Desktop: - WASD: Move your character - Mouse: Aim your boomerang - Click (Left Mouse Button): Throw boomerang - Space: Dash/Boost (provides temporary invincibility) - R: Restart after death or victory - Mobile/Tablet: Not available (requires keyboard and mouse) BASIC MECHANICS: 1. Starting the Game: Begin at the start level (level 0), then progress through 10 procedurally generated levels ending with a boss battle. 2. Movement: - Use WASD keys to move your character in four directions - Move strategically to position yourself for boomerang throws - You can move while your boomerang is in flight 3. Boomerang Throwing: - Aim with your mouse cursor - Click to throw your boomerang in the aimed direction - The boomerang travels forward, then returns to you - You can have multiple boomerangs if you've collected extras - Boomerangs deal damage to enemies on contact - If you hold the mouse button while throwing, the boomerang continues in the aimed direction longer 4. Boomerang Types: - Regular Boomerangs: Standard throwing weapons - Big Boomerangs: Larger, more powerful boomerangs (collected from enemies or shops) - Yellow Boomerangs: Can grab and collect small pickups while in flight - Blue Boomerangs: Deal double damage to enemies 5. Dash/Boost Ability: - Press Spacebar to dash - Dashing provides temporary invincibility—you won't take damage while dashing - Use dashes strategically to avoid enemy attacks - There's a cooldown between dashes 6. Health System: - Start with 3 health points - Each hit from an enemy reduces health by 1 - Health is displayed as hearts in the top-left corner - A low health warning appears when health is critically low - Health can be restored through pickups 7. Pickups: - Half Health (Small): Restores a portion of health - Whole Health (Large): Fully restores health - Coins: Collectible currency that persists after death - Large Coins: Worth more value - Containers: Larger containers that can be broken or collected 8. Enemy Types: - 3 base enemy types with different behaviors - Giant variants: Larger, stronger versions of enemies - Invisible variants: Enemies that are harder to see - Enemies are slowed by sand tiles 9. Level System: - 10 procedurally generated levels plus a start level - Each level features a maze-like layout with enemies and obstacles - Find and activate the exit to proceed to the next level - Final level (level 10) contains the boss battle - Your highest level reached is saved 10. Shop System: - Shops appear in certain levels (particularly the start level) - Use collected coins to purchase items - Buy health, boomerangs, and other upgrades - Coins persist between deaths, so you can save up for better items 11. Progression and Persistence: - Coins you collect are saved and carry over after death - Your highest level reached is saved (warp level) - You can skip to your highest reached level on new runs - Death resets your current run but keeps your coins and level progress 12. Boss Battle: - Level 10 features the final boss - Defeat the boss to complete the game - The camera zooms out during the boss fight - Winning unlocks speed run mode 13. Speed Run Mode: - Unlocked after beating the game - Complete all levels as fast as possible - Your best time is tracked separately from normal play - Speed run progress doesn't affect normal save data STRATEGIC TIPS: - Dash for Defense: Use your dash ability frequently to avoid damage. Remember, you're invulnerable while dashing. - Boomerang Management: Don't throw all your boomerangs at once. Keep at least one available so you're not defenseless. - Yellow Boomerang Usage: Use yellow boomerangs to collect pickups from a distance, especially when they're in dangerous areas. - Blue Boomerang Priority: Save blue boomerangs for tough enemies or the boss. Their double damage makes them valuable. - Coin Saving: Save coins between runs to purchase powerful upgrades. You don't lose coins when you die, so be patient. - Sand Terrain: Use sand areas strategically. Enemies move slower in sand, giving you more time to react. - Minimap Awareness: Watch the minimap to see enemy positions and locate lost boomerangs (they appear large on the map). - Pickup Priority: Health pickups are often more valuable than coins, especially if you're low on health. - Movement Patterns: Learn enemy movement patterns. Each enemy type has different behaviors you can exploit. - Boss Preparation: Save your best boomerangs and health items for the final boss battle. - Throw Timing: Throw boomerangs when enemies are in predictable positions. Boomerangs return, so position yourself well. - Level Exploration: Fully explore levels to find all coins and pickups before moving to the next level. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: - Boomerang Bouncing: Boomerangs can bounce off certain objects. Use this to hit enemies around corners or multiple targets. - Dash Timing: Time your dashes to dodge enemy attacks rather than dashing randomly. Watch enemy attack patterns. - Pickup Collection: Use yellow boomerangs to collect pickups in dangerous areas without risking your health. - Multi-Enemy Hits: Position yourself so returning boomerangs hit additional enemies on their way back. - Health Management: Don't pick up health pickups immediately if you're at full health. Leave them for when you need them. - Shop Timing: Visit shops early if possible, but save coins for when you really need upgrades. - Enemy Kiting: Draw enemies to favorable positions before engaging. Use terrain and obstacles to your advantage. - Boomerang Hold: Holding the mouse button while throwing makes the boomerang travel further before returning, useful for long-range enemies. - Speed Run Strategy: In speed run mode, focus on reaching exits quickly rather than collecting everything. Optimize your path. WINNING AND PROGRESSION: - Level Completion: Complete each level by finding and activating the exit. Progress through all 10 levels. - Boss Victory: Defeat the final boss on level 10 to win the game and unlock speed run mode. - Persistent Progress: Your coins and highest level reached are saved. You can continue from your highest level on new runs. - Speed Run Challenge: After beating the game, try speed run mode to complete all levels as fast as possible. - High Score: While not directly scored, your highest level reached and fastest speed run time serve as progression metrics. Enjoy the roguelike adventure of Bounce Back, and master the art of boomerang combat!