The Bug Bounty Hunter

The Bug Bounty Hunter

A prototype game where you play as Maya, a security expert hunting down software bugs created by the evil Dr. Glitch.

Game Overview

This prototype implements the core gameplay loop described in the story concept:

1. Intelligence Gathering: Move around digital spaces to locate bugs
2. Bug Hunting: Capture bug specimens to study their weaknesses
3. Coding Battles: Solve time-based puzzles to neutralize different bug types
4. Progression: Upgrade Maya's tools and abilities as you earn points

Controls

• Arrow Keys: Move Maya around
• Tab: Open/close the upgrade menu
• 1-3 in upgrade menu: Purchase upgrades
• Number keys/letter keys/arrow keys: Solve puzzles (depends on puzzle type)
• R: Restart the game

Game Mechanics

Bug Types

• Worm (Red circle): Basic bugs, easiest puzzles
• Trojan (Green triangle): Medium difficulty, worth more points
• Rootkit (Purple square): Most challenging bugs, highest point value

Upgrades

• Scan Range: Increases the radius at which Maya can detect and capture bugs
• Move Speed: Increases Maya's movement speed
• Hack Speed: Reduces the difficulty of coding puzzles by slowing down the timer

Puzzles

Each bug type has a different puzzle mechanic:

• Sequence Match: Memorize and reproduce a sequence of numbers
• Code Breaker: Type the shown code within the time limit
• Memory Patch: Memorize and reproduce a pattern of arrow key presses

Game Progression

As you defeat bugs, you'll earn points that can be spent on upgrades. The game becomes progressively more challenging, with higher-level bugs appearing that move faster and require solving more complex puzzles.

Future Development

This prototype implements the core gameplay mechanics. Future development could include:

• More detailed graphics and animations
• Sound effects and music
• Story elements and dialogue sequences
• Multiple levels with different themes
• Boss battles against Dr. Glitch's advanced bugs
• More complex puzzle mechanics for coding battles