Ore Rush Trials

Greetings, Traveler!

Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the veil? Welcome to Otherworld OS, a nascent digital plane where strange systems hum and unique trials await. Our first experiment invites you to participate in the Ore Rush Trials!

Choose your avatar – a quirky Seedling Spirit, a stoic Clockwork Sentinel, a volatile Chaos Wisp, a grim Reaper fragment, or perhaps another denizen drawn to the challenge – and dive headfirst into a frantic descent through ever-changing landscapes.

What Awaits You in the Trials (Current Version - MVP):

• Frantic Arcade Action: Master simple left/right controls (Arrow Keys or Swipe!) to navigate a continuous stream of falling objects. Your reflexes are key!
• Catch & Dodge: Snatch valuable Resources like glimmering Gems and sturdy Ore while desperately avoiding hazardous Rocks and scorching Fireballs. One wrong move ends your run!
• Choose Your Champion: Start with the gentle Naya and collect resources to unlock diverse avatars, each potentially bringing a different feel to the trials (more character stats coming soon!).
• Persistent Progression: The Resources you gather aren't just for show! Use them back at the main OS screen to unlock new characters or visit the Shop.
• Boost Your Next Run: Spend precious Gems in the Shop to activate powerful temporary boosts for your next attempt – increase your speed, gain a protective shield, attract resources, or multiply your Gold earnings! Choose wisely.
• Adaptive Challenge: Beware! The OS observes... The hazards subtly adapt to your dodging habits, keeping you on your toes.
• Evolving Stages: Push your score (Gold earned in a run) to progress through visually distinct stages – from mystical forests to crystalline caves and fiery depths, each with increasing speed and danger.
• Visual & Audio Feedback: Feel the impact! Enjoy particle effects, screen shake on hits, satisfying collection sounds, and unique background music for each stage.

The Vision for Otherworld OS:

This is just the beginning! Ore Rush Trials is the first module booting up in the Otherworld OS. Our vision is to expand this into a platform teeming with unique mini-games and interconnected experiences, all within this mystical tech aesthetic. Future updates for Ore Rush Trials itself aim to include:

• Deeper Character Progression: XP, leveling, unique stats, and maybe even passive skills for each avatar.
• Equipment & Crafting: Use gathered resources to craft and equip gear (Weapons, Armor, Helmets) that visibly changes your avatar and provides meaningful stat boosts.
• More Content: New characters to unlock, more challenging stages, unique hazards and resources per stage, more diverse boosts and shop items.
• Combat Trials?: Perhaps even entirely new game modes, like boss battles or different challenges, utilizing the characters and gear you've acquired.
• Your Ideas! We want this platform to evolve with its users.

Join the Experiment!

Ore Rush Trials is currently Pay What You Want. If you enjoy the experience and believe in the vision for Otherworld OS, any support is greatly appreciated and helps fuel future development!

Most importantly, we need your feedback! Did you find a bug? Is the balancing off? Do you have an awesome idea for a new character, boost, or game mode? Please use the Feedback button (✉️ icon) in the top-right corner of the game to let us know! You can also join the discussion on our itch.io community page.

Thank you for booting into the Otherworld! Now, prepare for the Rush!