◦ HOW TO PLAY ◦
• **Objective**: Survive as long as possible against waves of neural viruses
• **Combat**: Aim with mouse, click to shoot, eliminate all enemies in each wave
• **Survival**: Use Neural Dash (SPACE) to escape danger and avoid enemy attacks
• **Power System**: Build Overclock charge by dealing damage, activate with Q for temporary invincibility
• **Safe Zones**: Enter blue safe zones for temporary protection from enemies
• **Upgrades**: Choose neural enhancements between waves to improve your capabilities
• **Strategy**: Balance aggressive combat with strategic retreats and resource management
◦ CONTROLS ◦
• **WASD / Arrow Keys** - Movement in all directions
• **Mouse** - Aim and shoot (click to fire bullets)
• **SPACE** - Neural Dash (quick escape move with cooldown)
• **Q** - Activate Neural Overclock (when charged)
• **P / ESC** - Pause/Resume Game
• **H** - Toggle Help System (this menu)
• **C** - Toggle Changelog
• **ESC** - Close overlays (Settings/Help/Changelog) or Pause
• **R** - Restart Game (during pause or game over)
• **B** - Change Difficulty (when game over)
◦ ABOUT ◦
• **NeuroCore: Byte Wars** - A cyberpunk survival shooter game
• **Genre**: Top-down arcade shooter with roguelike progression
• **Theme**: Neural network defense against digital viruses
• **Features**: Wave-based combat, upgrade system, multiple difficulties
• **Developed by**: InfinityByte Studios
• **Version**: v1.3.0 - Neural Enhancement Update
• **Engine**: HTML5 Canvas with modern web technologies
◦ CHANGELOG ◦
• **Latest Update**: Enhanced audio system with dual music tracks
• **New Features**: Survival time tracker, enhanced difficulty system
• **Improvements**: Better UI layout, settings button visibility
• **Audio**: Professional intro music and gameplay background music
• **Technical**: Crossfade audio transitions, improved performance
• **Press C key to view detailed changelog**
◦ CREDITS ◦
• **Game Development**: InfinityByte Studios
• **Programming**: JavaScript/HTML5 Canvas Engine
• **Audio**: Background music from Pixabay
• **Music Tracks**:
- "Loading Intro.mp3" (Intro/Splash screen music)
- "Futuristic Action Cinematic Electronic Loop" (Gameplay music)
• **Special Thanks**: Pixabay community for royalty-free audio content
• **Technology**: Modern web standards, responsive design
• **Testing**: Cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization
