Scrap Divers

🤿 Scrap Divers: The Physics of Freefall

Scrap Divers flips the script on the "Endless Runner" genre by making it an "Endless Faller." The player controls a robot diving down an infinite industrial shaft. The core physics concept here is Terminal Velocity and Drag. Unlike running games with constant speed, falling implies acceleration due to gravity. The player must actively manage their descent speed to avoid collisions.

🛑 Braking and Maneuvering

The controls allow for movement on the X-axis (left/right) and Z-axis (speed).

• Air Resistance: Spreading the robot's limbs (braking) increases surface area and drag, slowing the fall. This is essential for navigating tight clusters of obstacles.
• Streamlining: Tucking in (diving) minimizes drag, increasing speed. This is used to bypass safe sections quickly or to catch falling loot that is moving faster than you.

💰 The Greed Mechanic (Risk/Reward)

The game's economy is built on a simple psychological hook: Greed. Scrap (money) floats in the air. Often, high-value scrap is placed dangerously close to spinning saws or laser grids.

• Pathing Dilemma: The player must constantly decide: "Do I take the safe path on the left and earn nothing, or the lethal path on the right to get the gold?" This decision must be made in milliseconds.
• Hit Points vs. Profit: You have limited health. Taking a hit to grab a coin is a valid strategic trade-off, provided you can survive long enough to reach a repair station.

🤖 Upgrades and Customization

The scrap collected is not just for score; it funds the meta-progression.

• Magnetism: Upgrading the magnet allows you to pull loot from a distance, reducing the need for risky maneuvers.
• Chassis Strength: Increases HP, allowing for more mistakes.

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