Duskers-inspired Command-Line Strategy Game

Dive into a tense, strategic experience where you control a fleet of drones exploring a mysterious, hostile environment. This Duskers-inspired game challenges you to navigate dangerous terrains, collect valuable resources, and survive against unpredictable threats – all through a command-line interface that puts you in the role of a remote operator.

## Features:

- Command-line based gameplay for an immersive "hacker" feel

- Control multiple drones simultaneously

- Procedurally generated levels for endless replayability

- Resource collection and threat avoidance mechanics

- Progressive difficulty through multiple stages

- Scoring system to track your efficiency and success

## How to Play:

1. **Objective:** Guide your drones to collect all resources in each stage while avoiding threats. Progress through as many stages as possible to achieve the highest score.

2. **Interface:** The game is played entirely through text commands entered into the command input field at the bottom of the screen.

3. **Drones:** You start with 3 drones. Lose all drones, and it's game over!

4. **Resources:** Green circles on the map. Collect these to score points and advance to the next stage.

5. **Threats:** Red circles that move around. Avoid these at all costs!

6. **Walls:** Gray squares that block movement. Plan your routes carefully.

## Commands:

- `help`: Display a list of all available commands

- `move <drone_number> <x> <y>`: Move the specified drone to the given coordinates

  Example: `move 1 200 300` moves drone 1 towards coordinates (200, 300)

- `stop <drone_number>`: Stop the specified drone's movement

  Example: `stop 2` halts drone 2

- `scan`: Reveal the entire map for a short duration (costs 10 points)

- `collect <drone_number>`: Attempt to collect a nearby resource

  Example: `collect 3` orders drone 3 to collect any resources in its vicinity

- `status`: Display the current status of all drones and game information

- `quit`: End the current game session

## Scoring:

- +5 points for each resource collected

- +20 points for completing a stage

- -10 points for using the scan command

## Tips for Success:

1. Use the `status` command frequently to keep track of your drones and resources.

2. Plan your moves carefully to avoid threats and collect resources efficiently.

3. The `scan` command can be crucial for planning, but use it wisely as it costs points.

4. Try to keep all your drones operational – each one is valuable for exploration and collection.

5. As you progress through stages, expect increased challenges and denser threat patterns.

Embrace the tension of remote drone operation, make strategic decisions, and see how long you can survive in this hostile environment. Good luck, operator!

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