A survivors-like where the boss fights are rhythm charts.
Clear the horde, then hold the line when the boss opens a guard —
it strikes on the beat of whatever is playing, and you answer every blow.
◉Best with sound on — the guard phase is scored against the music.
Headphones recommended.
Move
W A S D or arrows
Drag anywhere on the left half of the
screen — a stick appears under your thumb
Aim
Point with the mouse and hold left-click to fire.
Area weapons still pulse on their own
Handled for you — aim and fire are automatic on
a touch screen. You move and you block
Guard
The boss strikes on the beat. When a ring closes on you, hit
SPACE or right-click to block — or dash
through it. Rings drawn around the boss mean move. Swinging at nothing
leaves you open
The boss strikes on the beat. When a ring closes on
you, tap the right half of the screen to block. Rings drawn around the
boss mean move out of them. Tapping at nothing leaves you open
Descend
Survive the round, then rest · shop · craft. Fall, and bank
essence for the Sanctuary — power that outlives death
tip: cards during level-up can be picked with 123
The Sanctuary
spend essence on power that outlives death
✦ 0 essence
Level Up
choose an upgrade
The Rest Between
Round 1 survived · ✦ 0 gold · ◆ 0 scrap
purchases persist for the rest of the run · pick with
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