Planning for each phase of the Rogue Like Game

Few notes to keep in mind -

1. Each phase lasts 1 minute.
2. Completing two phases lets the player unlock the next check point (a new planet).

Phase 1

Introduction to mechanics (typing mechanics)

This phase lets players get comfortable with the typing mechanics of this game.

They must only deal with a few moons in this phase.

First wave -

5 terrestrial moons spawn.

Second wave -

6 terrestrial moons followed by a vulcanian moon.

Third wave -

4 terrestrial moons followed by 3 slow moving asteroids.

Phase 2

Familiarization with base mechanics (usage of vulcanian moons as a lifeline / resource that should be saved for when the asteroids become overwhelming)

First wave -

3 Terrestrial moons along with one vulcanian moon and 5 asetroids that are as slow as the last phase.

Second wave -

4 Terrestrial Moons and 2 vulcanian moons along with 7 asteroids that are slightly faster.

Third wave -

6 Terrestrial moons that spawn at random times with irregular spacing in terms of spawn duration. 9 terrestrial asteroids also spawn in this wave and they are faster than before.

The vulcanian moon spawns only when the player starts to get overwhelmed by the asteroids.

After this player has unlocked planet 2.

Phase 3

Increasing the number of obstacles players are aware of (introduction to Cryogenic Moons and Asteroids)

First wave -

1 Terrestrial moon is always on screen. Another one spawns infinitely whenever a player destroys it. This can help skilled players to get a lot more points instead of waiting around in between waves.

Other obstacles in this level include - all 3 asteroid types (5 terrestrial, 1 cryogenic and 1 vulcanian)

Second wave -

The above mechanic of a terrestrial moon always being there for players to destroy continues through all remaining phases and waves.

This wave introduces players to cryogenic moon which can be used a lifeline if they get overwhelmed similar to a vulcanian moon in the previous phase.

Other obstacles - All asteroids. 10 terrestrial and 1 of each of the other.

Phase 4

Introduction to quick time like events in the form of comets

First wave -