Swing-By Space Puzzle

How to Play

Controls

Input Action
Drag Activate joystick β€” aim your ship
Hold (>8pt) Thrust (proportional to tilt distance)
Hold (>70pt) Emergency thrust (2x power, 1.25x fuel cost)
Release Cut engine β€” coast on inertia

Game Modes

Arcade Mode

Progress through procedurally generated solar systems with increasing difficulty. Drain the target star's energy to clear each mission, spend earned energy on upgrades at the Hangar, then push deeper. 3 lives per run β€” game over resets everything.

Endless Mode

Explore an infinite chunk-based universe with no fuel limits. Absorb energy from any planet for score and see how far you can go before crashing. Unlocked after clearing Mission 5.

Features

πŸš€ Swing-by Physics

Use planetary gravity to accelerate, brake, and change direction

βš™οΈ Custom Physics Engine

Velocity Verlet integration with full control over gravity feel

🌌 Procedural Generation

Seeded solar systems (arcade) and infinite chunk-based worlds (endless)

πŸͺ 17 Planet Shaders

Gas giants, ice worlds, lava planets, black holes, and more

⭐ 300+ Real Celestial Bodies

Named planets, moons, stars, and exoplanets from astronomical catalogs

πŸ”§ 6-Category Upgrade System

Thruster, fuel tank, gravity core, shield, emergency chamber, EMS shield (each Lv0–10)

🎨 Pixel Art Visuals

Retro-styled sprites with crisp dot art

🎡 Synthesized Audio

All sound effects and BGM generated at runtime (zero audio files)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are there any in-app purchases?

A. No, there are no in-app purchases or ads. Gravity 80s is a premium game with all features included.

Q. What devices are supported?

A. Gravity 80s supports iPhone (design resolution: 390x844 pt). It also runs on iPad.

Q. Can I transfer my save data?

A. Yes, Gravity 80s supports Game Center. Your progress is synced across devices using the same Apple ID.

Q. How do I unlock Endless Mode?

A. Clear Mission 5 in Arcade Mode to unlock Endless Mode.

Q. What does the orbit prediction line show?

A. The orbit prediction line shows your future trajectory based on current velocity and direction, including gravitational influences from nearby celestial bodies.

Q. What are rogue planets?

A. Rogue planets are wandering celestial bodies that appear at higher levels, adding unpredictability to your navigation.

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