Neon War
🔷 Neon War: Geometric Ballistics Analysis
Neon War is a minimalist shooter that focuses on projectile density and geometric positioning. While visually abstract, the game serves as a simulation of "Crowd Control" dynamics. The player controls a central cannon defending against descending polygon waves. At Watch Documentaries Games, we classify this title as an "Incremental Defense Simulator" where the primary loop is the mathematical optimization of Damage Per Second (DPS) versus enemy health scaling.
The core mechanic revolves around the angle of incidence. The cannon fires projectiles that obey basic physics—they travel in straight lines. However, the enemies (Neon Shapes) have health values displayed as numbers. The gameplay loop is an arithmetic puzzle: Can your fire rate deplete the number before the shape intersects your hitbox?
⚙️ Upgrade Efficiency & Recoil
The economy system is strict. Coins dropped by destroyed shapes must be reinvested into three specific variables:
- Fire Rate: Reducing the interval between shots. This is the most critical stat for dealing with swarms of low-health enemies.
- Damage: Increasing the value of each projectile. Essential for "Tank" shapes with high HP pools.
- Pet System: The game introduces autonomous drones ("Pets") that orbit the player. These add a layer of passive DPS, allowing the player to focus on dodging while the AI handles the offense.
🎮 Control & Positioning
The control scheme is singular but demands precision:
- Aim/Move: Mouse Drag. The cannon moves horizontally. The key is micro-positioning—finding the safe gap between two falling shapes while maintaining a firing angle on the most dangerous target.
🏆 Strategy: The Center-Lock
The Funnel Technique: Novice players chase enemies across the screen. Experts control the center. By keeping the cannon relatively central, you minimize the travel time of your projectiles to any point on the screen. Only move to the edges when forced by an overwhelming wave. This maximizes your "Time on Target."
❓ FAQ
What happens when the circle closes?
Some levels feature a shrinking arena. You must destroy the outer ring of enemies first to create movement space.
Do upgrades reset?
No, Neon War is a persistent progression game. Your cannon's power grows indefinitely as long as you farm currency.
