lorentz-boost

lorentz-boost is a 1+1D spacetime arena prototype inspired by Slither-like risk loops, built as a stepping stone toward a Unity multi-platform game (mobile/web/desktop).

Core Loop

• You steer a rocket worldline in compactified 1+1D spacetime.
• Every worldline segment is lethal, including your own past trace (paradox kill).
• Tail-killing an opponent rescues/converts that rocket into your fleet (team).
• Rescued fleet ships auto-fly in parallel triangle escort formation around your lead rocket.
• Only full fleet wipe triggers respawn cooldown; otherwise you lose ships while surviving fleetmates keep you in the fight.
• Spacetime events and dead-worldline drops extend your trace lifetime.
• Space flips your time direction (+t <-> -t) for aggressive reversals and traps.

Current Ruleset

• 16 players total (1 player + 15 bots)
• Minkowski-sphere style wrap/phase mapping
• No gravity wells (removed for cleaner motion and readability)
• Doppler-shifted rocket audio + CC0 retro-space background music
• In-game audio sliders for master/music/thruster mix
• Music energy scales up as your fleet grows.
• Relativistic visual treatment

Controls

• A / D: Lorentz steering
• Left / Right: alternate steering keys
• Space: time-direction flip
• P: pause/resume
• T: cycle team colors/flag
• Mobile: on-screen touch controls for A, D, and REV

Tech

• React + Vite
• Pure JS gameplay simulation/render pipeline

Run

npm install
npm run dev

Build

npm run build