Echo Pulse
By @synthms
Tap to expand a pulse and intercept incoming geometric shapes before they crash into your central core.
How to play
- Watch for geometric shapes moving toward the center core from the edges of the screen.
- Tap to emit an expanding pulse from the core to intercept the incoming targets.
- Time the pulse to hit shapes exactly as they cross the circular target halo.
- Hit green orbs to restore 22 shield health and double your score for five seconds.
- Keep your shield health above zero to continue playing and build your highest streak.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap anywhere on the screen to send out a defensive pulse.
- Keyboard
- Press the Spacebar or Enter key to send out a defensive pulse.
- Mouse
- Click anywhere on the screen to send out a defensive pulse.
More about this game
Echo Pulse is an arcade rhythm game where you defend a central core from incoming geometry. Your goal is to time your pulses so they hit the approaching shapes exactly as they cross the target halo. As your score approaches 7000 points, shapes spawn faster and move quicker. Hitting shapes perfectly grants more points, while letting them hit the core drains your shield by 18 percent. The run ends when your shield health drops to zero.
Tips
- Aim for perfect timing to earn 25 points instead of 10. The perfect window is tight, so watch the target halo closely.
- Do not spam your pulses. There is a short cooldown between taps, and pulses that miss all targets drain 8 shield health.
- Prioritize the green orbs that appear every twelfth spawn. They grant 30 points, heal 22 health, and activate a five-second multiplier.
Questions
How do I heal my shield?
You can heal your shield by hitting the green orbs that spawn every twelfth target. Each green orb restores 22 shield health and triggers a temporary multiplier.
What happens if I tap at the wrong time?
If your pulse misses all targets and expands completely off the screen, you will lose 8 shield health for mistiming. Letting a shape hit the core costs 18 health.
How does the difficulty increase over time?
As your score increases toward 7000 points, the spawn interval decreases and shapes move faster. Additionally, after reaching 300 points, shapes will occasionally spawn in pairs.