Basket Swooshes

🏆 The Mathematics of 2D Trajectory

Basket Swooshes differs from endless shooters by introducing a structured Tournament Format. The player selects a national team and progresses through a bracket system (Group Stage, Quarter-Finals, etc.). Mechanically, it is a "Fixed-Point Shooter." The player is locked to a specific coordinate on the court, and the opponent (AI) shoots simultaneously. It is a race to a score limit (e.g., first to 11).

The core skill is Parabolic Calculation. Unlike 3D games, this is played on a 2D plane. The z-axis is removed, simplifying the physics to pure X/Y vectors. However, the AI difficulty scales by increasing their shooting percentage, forcing the player to play almost perfectly in the finals.

🧠 Competitive Stress Management

The game simulates competitive pressure:

• Race Condition: Seeing the opponent's score increase in real-time induces panic. The player must maintain their own rhythm despite the external pressure.
• Pattern Adaptation: The shooting position changes after every goal. The brain must instantly adapt to the new distance and angle without a "warm-up" shot.

🎮 Mechanics: The Star System

Game modes and progression:

• Time Attack: A solo mode testing pure speed.
• Vs CPU: The standard tournament mode.
• Gravity Variance: The ball feels "heavier" than in other arcade shooters, requiring a more deliberate, forceful drag input to reach the hoop from the half-court line.

🏆 Tournament Tips

1. The "Bank" Is Your Friend

The backboard collision box is generous. From 45-degree angles, aiming for the square on the backboard is statistically safer than aiming for a swish, as it dampens the ball's velocity.

2. Ignore the Opponent

Do not watch the opponent's shots. It distracts your visual processing. Focus entirely on your own trajectory line. You cannot defend, so your only defense is faster offense.

🛡️ Technical Specs

Engine notes:

• HTML5 Audio: Features distinct crowd noises and buzzer sounds to enhance the stadium atmosphere.

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