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Introduction

UberLoop
A browser game made in HTML5

Characters and Combat

Unlockable characters are meant to feel meaningfully different, not just cosmetic swaps.

Each one pushes you toward different upgrade priorities and playstyles, so your decision-making starts before the run even begins.

The goal is that your character choice + upgrade path creates distinct “stories” from run to run.

The Goal of the Game

At its heart, UberLoop asks one question:

How far can you make it before the swarm wins?

There’s no “coast mode.”
Enemy density, threat types, and boss pressure keep ramping up, and every run is a balancing act between damage, control, and survival.

Design Focus

UberLoop is being built around a few key principles:

  • Fast onboarding (easy to start)
  • High mastery ceiling (hard to perfect)
  • Strong run variety (different outcomes each run)
  • Satisfying power fantasy (from weak to ridiculous)

I want it to feel rewarding whether you play for 5 minutes or sink into a long push for a new personal best.

Recent Behind-the-Scenes Progress

A few practical improvements happened recently:

  • Significant build size optimization for smoother web distribution
  • Combat event polish on multi-hit attack animations
  • Ongoing tuning to keep progression powerful but readable

That kind of tech cleanup is important right now so future content can land on a stable foundation.

Thanks for checking out UberLoop and following development.
If you’ve played a run, I’d love to hear:

  • what builds felt strongest,
  • what felt weak or unclear,
  • and where the game got most exciting (or frustrating).

Your feedback helps shape the next updates.

Files

  • WebGL.zip 65 MB
    1 day ago
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