Virus Frenzy

🎯 Game Overview

• Genre: 2D Platformer
• Tagline: Defend the body, defeat the virus.
• Concept: Play as an antibody knight to defeat multiple virus strains, unlock power-ups, and defend the body in a frantic fight for survival. The game is inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Synopsis: Immerse yourself in the microscopic world as an antibody knight, battling various aggressive virus strains that threaten the body. Utilize powerful upgrades and strategic gameplay across diverse modes to ensure survival.
• Core Gameplay Loop: Players navigate levels, engage in combat with different virus types using melee and ranged attacks, utilize special power-ups like invincibility, and strategically upgrade their character to face increasingly challenging threats and bosses.

🕹️ How to Play

Controls (Touch-based Android):

Action	Control	Description
Move left/right, Jump, Climb	Left joystick	Controls character movement and vertical actions.
Attack	Sword icon	Perform a melee attack with the sword.
Defend	Shield icon	Activate the shield for defense.
Activate Invincibility Mode	Power icon	Unleash invincibility and instant-kill mode when the antibody bar is full.
Ranged Attack	Bow icon (in-game)	Fire arrows for ranged damage.

🧩 Key Features

• Multiple Game Modes: Challenge yourself across various unique modes, including Maze Run, Canon Bomber, and Infinite Mode.
• Antibody Power Bar: Fill your power bar to unleash invincibility and instant-kill attacks against your viral foes.
• Unique Virus Strains: Encounter and defeat distinct virus types such as COVID-19, Influenza, and Plague, with more like Ebola and Rotavirus planned.
• Diverse Enemy Types: Battle against a variety of viral adversaries including ranged shooters, agile melee chasers, flying viruses, and formidable bosses with unique attack patterns.
• Comprehensive Upgrade System: Spend collected DNA points to enhance your knight's health, armor, attack power, and ranged capabilities.
• Engaging Visual Feedback: Experience dynamic screen flashes, clear audio cues, and vibrant particles during power-up activations and damage states.
• Educational Elements: Discover information about real-world viruses and health tips within the game, such as details on COVID-19 symptoms and preventative measures.

🎨 Art & Design

• Style: Hand-drawn Art (Retro Arcade) transitioning to a full retro pixel-art style.
• Palette: Bright colors are used for antibodies, while viruses and bosses feature more ominous tones.
• Characters: Play as a valiant knight-antibody equipped with a sword and shield; viruses with angry faces and unique animations.
• UI: The user interface is designed to be minimal yet colorful, providing responsive feedback to player actions.