Posted April 30, 2025 by Tokidoki Studios
🚀 Build v0.00.005 – Core Gameplay Prototype Online!
This update marks the first complete playable prototype of Pachinvaders. Highlights of what’s new and working in this build:
🟢 Start Game Flow: Added start screen with blinking "Click to Start" and audio cue.
🔵 Ball Launcher: Click to drop balls with mouse-controlled horizontal movement.
🧱 Basic Peg & Physics System: Balls bounce off pegs with real-time interaction.
👾 Wave-Based Enemies: Enemies now spawn in increasing waves from the bottom of the screen.
❤️ Core HP Mechanic: Enemies reaching the top damage your core health.
💥 Screen Shake + Hit Feedback: Visual shake on hit and red flash effects.
🧠 HUD & Scoring: Displays ball count, core HP, wave number, and score.
✨ Floating Damage Text: Enemies show score popups when hit.
📢 Wave Announcements: Wave number banners fade in and out between waves.
🔁 Game Over Screen: Includes a restart prompt triggered by pressing R.