Synthwave Defender

Lock & Load. Sync to the Beat. Defend the Grid.

Synthwave Defender is an arcade rhythm-shooter where your survival depends on your flow. Enemies don't just spawn; they descend to the rhythm. You can't just shoot; you have to fire on the beat.

The Mission:

• Shooting is Rythmic: Your weapons only fire when the beat hits. Mash buttons and you jam your gun. Sync up and you become a machine.
• Dynamic Waves: A procedural "Director AI" manages the threat level. No two runs are exactly the same.
• Zero Leaks: If a single enemy gets past your line... you lose a life. Precision is mandatory.

Project Origins: This game was created as a solo challenge by a Junior Developer (6 months experience) to build a polished, complete game loop in under 20 hours. It was made with Godot 4.5 and a lot of caffeine.

Controls:

• A / D / L / R: Move Left/Right
• SPACE: Shoot (On the Beat!)
  
• Controller supported. 

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