Neon Vortex: Arena Survivor

# Neon Vortex: Arena Survivor

**Neon Vortex: Arena Survivor** is a fast-paced 2D retro-synthwave arcade survival shooter built from scratch with pure code—featuring dynamic vector mathematics and procedural audio synthesis.

Pilot an agile cybernetic fighter ship, dodge lethal projectile swarms with tactical hyper-dashes, collect plasma weapon upgrades, and survive endless scaling waves to set record high scores.

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### ⚡ Key Features

* **360° Twin-Stick Combat**: WASD navigation with precision 360-degree mouse aiming and smooth inertial flight physics.

* **Tactical Hyper-Dash**: High-speed dash with invincibility frames (i-frames) and neon afterimages to slip through projectile barrages.

* **4 Unique Cyber Enemy Types**:

  * **Seekers (Magenta)**: Aggressive swarmers that charge in close quarters.

  * **Orbiters (Yellow)**: Long-range strafers that fire dangerous plasma bolts.

  * **Tanks (Orange)**: Heavily armored hulks that split into 3 Seekers upon destruction.

  * **Dashers (Red)**: Target locks with high-intensity laser sights before executing high-speed dashes.

* **Dynamic Weapon Upgrades & Power-Ups**:

  * `[W]` Plasma Array: Upgrades weapon from single shot to twin-spread and triple-array plasma cannons.

  * `[+]` Hull Repair: Restores ship integrity.

  * `[1UP]` Life Matrix: Awards bonus reserve ships.

* **Arcade "Juice" & Scoring**:

  * Dynamic screen shake with quadratic damping.

  * Multiplier combo meter that rewards rapid kill streaks.

  * Floating combat damage telemetry numbers.

  * Persistent high score and lifetime statistics saved automatically.

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### 🕹️ Tactical Controls

* **Move**: `W`, `A`, `S`, `D` or `Arrow Keys`

* **Aim**: `Mouse Cursor`

* **Fire Plasma**: `Left Click` or `Z`

* **Hyper Dash (i-Frames)**: `Right Click`, `Spacebar`, or `Shift`

* **Pause / Options**: `Escape` or `P`

* **Toggle Fullscreen**: `F11` or `Alt + Enter`

* **SFX Volume**: `Up / Down Arrow Keys` (In Pause Menu)

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### 👨‍💻 Developer & Credits

* **Developer & Creator**: **Jesterfury**

* **Portfolio**: [adamdev.in](https://adamdev.in)

* **Engine**: LÖVE 2D (Standalone Windows Binary)