Staroids: The Odyssey is an arcade shooter inspired by the classic Asteroids. The project began as a study of the original game’s mechanics, but evolved as we experimented with ways to make the gameplay faster and more intense.

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The game introduces new elements such as boost propulsion that can destroy asteroids, multiple weapon types with different tradeoffs, bonus stages and a score system focused on competitive high scores.

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A key design decision was the time-based score multiplier. Instead of increasing the multiplier through perfect accuracy, players must destroy another asteroid within a short time window to keep the multiplier active. Each successful hit refreshes the timer and increases the score potential.

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This system encourages aggressive play and quick decision-making, shifting the challenge toward speed, spatial awareness, and survival while navigating dense asteroid fields.