Game loop
The core loop of the game is simple: launch the rocket > collect items > reach your maximum > earn money > upgrade the ship > repeat the loop.
This loop is extremely simple and intuitive, and sessions are short - the game is perfect to play during trips or, for example, before going to bed. Each flight gives a reward to the player, making the game feel very rewarding.
There are soft limits: each flight has a height limit calculated based on the spaceship's upgrade level - the better the ship, the higher the player can go. By upgrading the ship, you can reach new heights and unlock new zones, which feels like significant progress during the session.
Collectibles
During the flight, the player can collect different objects to receive various rewards: recharge boosters, gain additional money, inject fuel, or save the spaceship.
— Fuel: By collecting petroleum objects, the player can gain additional fuel to increase the duration of the flight. The higher the spaceship is, the more fuel is consumed.
— Money case: By collecting a case with money, the player will receive an increased reward at the end of the flight. The additional reward is calculated based on a couple of factors: randomness and the current flight height. The higher you go, the greater the reward you get.
— Meteors: Some objects in space may pose a threat to the player's spaceship, including meteors. If they collide with the spaceship before the player destroys them, the spaceship loses a significant amount of fuel, potentially ending the flight earlier than expected!
— Event items: The game features live events, and during those events, the player may occasionally find event-related items in space. These items usually reward the player with additional event-related currency, which can later be spent on rewards.
Collecting items during the flight is an important task for the player: it allows extending the flight and earning more money to upgrade the spaceship.
Upgrades
Another crucial part of increasing flight duration is upgrading the ship. The player can upgrade the ship after each flight by spending collected money. There are three upgrades with unlimited tiers, and each upgrade improves a specific attribute to extend the flight or make mistakes less impactful.
— Fuel tank: As mentioned earlier, during the flight, the spaceship consumes fuel, and the higher the spaceship goes, the more fuel it consumes. At some point, the consumption becomes so high that collecting fuel objects won't be enough. To avoid this, the player can upgrade the fuel tank, which increases the amount of fuel available.
— Booster: Mass constantly increases in space: the higher the spaceship goes, the more mass it accumulates. As a result, stronger thrusters are required to keep going higher. Without upgrades, the spaceship will quickly reach its height limit.
— Launchpad: To successfully launch the spaceship, the player must tap at the correct moment (there is a power meter before launch). A better launchpad reduces the punishment for tapping at an imperfect time.
— Skins: There are many skins that can be unlocked in different ways: some are event-limited, some can be purchased with in-game currency, and others are unlocked by completing achievements.
Online features: Live events, leaderboard, quests
The game features multiple live elements: events, a leaderboard, and daily quests. Overall, these features help players feel more immersed while providing a strong sense of rewards and progress.
— Daily quests: Each midnight, daily quests are reset, and the player receives a new set of quests. There are various quest options that are easily accessible. The game includes a pool of quests (which is constantly expanding), and three quests are randomly selected each day. Simple quests offer easy rewards and a satisfying sense of progress.
— Leaderboard: All players are registered on an online leaderboard that displays their highest flight distance. Players can view the top 7 players worldwide and compete against each other.
— Live Events: The game includes live events, starting with 'Christmas Craziness'. Each event features its own lore, currency, rewards, quests, and in-game objects. Events are time-limited and only available within their designated time frames.