Neon Dodge

NEON DODGE - IMPROVEMENT UPDATE === CRITICAL FIXES === 1. DIFFICULTY CURVE REBALANCED - Changed from exponential spawning (made game unplayable past score ~300) - Now uses linear difficulty scaling that allows longer survival sessions - Players should now reach 120+ second survival times (previously capped at ~60s) - Enemy spawn interval caps at 33% of base (always some challenge) 2. WAVE PROGRESSION LESS AGGRESSIVE - Waves now increase every 200 points (was 150) - Gives players more breathing room between difficulty spikes - Creates better pacing for extended play sessions === PLAYER FEEDBACK IMPROVEMENTS === 3. DANGER INDICATOR SYSTEM - New visual danger bar at bottom of screen - Shows real-time threat level from nearby enemies - Red bar fills as danger increases (more intuitive feedback) - Helps players understand collision risk before they die 4. SCREEN FLASH WARNING - Red screen overlay appears when danger level exceeds 60% - Provides instant visual feedback that a collision is imminent - Helps skilled players react with emergency dodging === CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS === 5. RESPONSIVE MOVEMENT TUNING - Increased max speed from 5 to 6 (faster dodging) - Adjusted friction to 0.88 (slightly snappier deceleration) - Better momentum feel overall while maintaining fluidity === RESULT === Players now have clearer feedback about threats and more time to survive. The linear difficulty curve means the game stays challenging but beatable, allowing engagement with the full wave progression system. Visual warnings (danger bar + red flash) help experienced players predict and avoid collisions. TARGET METRICS: - Expected average session duration: 90-120+ seconds - Expected average score: 900-1200 (up from 531) - More engaging difficulty progression with better pacing