RhythmicRush

RhythmicRush is a rhythm-based platformer where timing is everything. It’s a game about finding your flow, learning patterns, and navigating through levels that react to the music you’re hearing.

The Challenge

The goal is simple: get to the end of the track without hitting anything. However, the levels are designed to test your reflexes. You’ll start out as a Cube, where precise jumps are the only way to survive. As you progress, you’ll encounter portals that transform you into a Ship, changing the physics and requiring you to fly through tight spaces instead of jumping over them.

The world itself changes with you—background colors and environments shift as the intensity picks up, helping you feel the progression of the level.

How to Play

The controls are straightforward so you can focus on the movement. You can use whatever feels most comfortable:

• Jump or Fly: Press Space, W, or the Up Arrow. If you prefer using the mouse, a simple Left Click works too.
• Quick Restart: You’re going to crash—it’s part of the process. When you do, just hit R to respawn instantly and keep your momentum going.
• Pause: If you need a break, hit Esc to open the menu.

Your progress is tracked automatically. You’ll see your “Personal Best” percentage grow as you learn the levels, and the attempt counter will keep track of your journey to 100%.

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Getting Started

For Desktop:

1. Download the latest release for your operating system.
2. Run the executable file.
   • Note for developers: You can also run the game directly from the source using ./gradlew lwjgl3:run.
3. Pick a level from the menu and you’re ready to go.

For Android:

1. Download directly from the Google Play Store using the button at the top of this page!
2. (Optional) Download and install the APK from our Releases tab.
3. Open the app and tap anywhere on the screen to jump and fly.

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