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❤ Typing-Based Combat

Players must type out the dialogue of enemies and the protagonist Kana as quickly and accurately as possible during battles. The letters in the enemy's words slowly turn red, and if players don't type the full word before it fully turns red, the enemy will attack. This creates an engaging back-and-forth where players must balance speed and accuracy to defeat foes.

❤ Limited Spaces Mechanic

Each time players press the spacebar, it consumes one of their limited spaces. Players can replenish their spaces by exploring the environment and "wiping" clean the "signs" they find. This encourages careful resource management, as running out of spaces during a fight will cause the player to take damage. Players can also save spaces by using contractions, like typing "you're" instead of "you are".

❤ Dodging Attacks

Players can dodge enemy attacks by quickly pressing the left or right arrow keys when prompted. This adds another layer of skill to the combat, as players must time their dodges properly to avoid damage. The dodge mechanic also requires players to briefly remove their hands from the home row, testing their ability to quickly reposition their fingers.

❤ Adaptive Difficulty

The game sets its difficulty based on the player's initial typing speed during the first enemy encounter. Faster typists will face more challenging foes and scenarios, while slower typists will have an easier time. This helps ensure the game provides an appropriate level of challenge for players of various skill levels.

❤ Exploration and Progression

Players navigate grid-based dungeon floors, collecting passwords and information from NPCs to progress through the Tower of F8. The exploration aspects add a classic dungeon crawler feel, with players needing to carefully search each floor to uncover secrets and complete the game. The lack of a full map can occasionally lead to frustration when backtracking, but overall the exploration is satisfying.