Icarus

About Icarus

Icarus is a high-speed vertical sky-dodging arcade game built with Phaser 4. Skim past descending hazards at critical proximity to perform GRAZE, multiply your score, and charge your WING BURST!

Key Features

• Close-call Dodging (GRAZE): Risk closer dodges for exponentially higher score multipliers (GRAZE → GOOD → COOL → JUST!).
• WING BURST: Charge your wing energy to trigger temporary invincibility, absorbing hazards and scoring massive points.
• 3 Playable Characters: Fly with Kohaku (Balanced flame runner), Lyra (High speed / High risk multiplier), or Aegis (Shield-reinforced heavy flier).
• Item Upgrade Shop: Spend coins earned in flight to purchase shields, multiplier boosters, and revive charms.
• Full Controller & Responsive Support: Play seamlessly on desktop with keyboard or mobile with responsive touch & swipe controls.

Controls

• Move Left / Right: A / D or Left / Right Arrow keys (or swipe horizontally on touch screens)
• Select / Start: Enter / Space
• Shop: I key (in menus)
• Pause / Menu: Esc
• Share High Score: S key (on Game Over screen)

Thread the sky. Defy the fall. Can you reach the highest altitude?