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A retro-futuristic arcade survival shooter for Apple Watch — inspired by classic "Invader" games and Fallout-style green-on-black aesthetics. Pilot the Zetan ship through a hazardous digital asteroid field. Dodge asteroids, outmaneuver enemy fighters, and score as many points as possible before your run ends. The UI evokes a dot-matrix "green phosphor" display, with tactile haptics to enhance immersion.
- Digital Crown — Rotate to steer your ship left and right. Movement is smooth and responsive for precision control.
- Tap Screen — Fire plasma bolts to destroy enemies and break asteroids.
- Haptics — Taptic feedback accompanies hits, explosions, and special events for better situational awareness.
- Lives: You start with 3 lives. Each hit removes one life; losing all lives ends the run.
- Objective: Survive as long as possible while racking up score by destroying enemies and collecting bonuses.
- Difficulty: The spawn rate and behavior of enemies scale up over time to increase challenge.
- Scoring: Standard enemies give points, while rare targets (e.g., Bonus Spiral Aliens) yield higher rewards.
Core loop:
- Steer through the field (avoid collisions).
- Shoot enemies and destructible asteroids for points and cover.
- Preserve lives and survive longer to reach higher difficulty and scores.
- Improve your best run and unlock bragging rights on the High Score table.
- Retro Aesthetic: Authentic green-on-black dot-matrix visuals and pixel-perfect sprites.
- Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine support for blasts, collisions, and important in-game events.
- 3-Life System: Tactical health that rewards careful dodging and positioning.
- Smooth Motion: High-frame-rate interpolation and crown-driven controls for precise movement.
- Visual FX: Sprite-less particle explosions and smooth animations for satisfying feedback.
- Pick-Up-And-Play: Instant start — minimal loading and immediate gameplay.
- Adaptive Difficulty: Enemy behavior and spawn rates scale as you survive longer.
- Elite Enemy AI: Enemies coordinate and accelerate as you clear waves; watch for high-value bonus targets.
- Use asteroids as temporary cover, but remember they can be destroyed.
- Conserve movement — small crown adjustments are usually better than large swings.
- Prioritize high-value targets (Bonus Spiral Aliens) when it's safe — they give a large score boost.
- Keep an eye on spawn patterns; the alien grid accelerates as waves clear.
Developed by Aristides Lintzeris THE INVADERS ARE HERE — relive arcade thrills with Zetan Invader: pinpoint crown controls, tactile feedback, and satisfying retro visuals optimized for the Apple Watch.