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Version 0.1.0: Initial Alpha Launch
The initial alpha release of Snake introduces the core retro arcade experience reimagined for modern web browsers. Built from the ground up to be lightweight, responsive, and instantly playable on mobile and PC, this version delivers crisp controls, high-contrast neon visuals, and real-time score tracking.
New Features
- Touch Controls: Added responsive touchscreen swipe detection tuned for rapid, low-friction turns on phones and tablets.
- Keyboard Controls: Added Arrow keys and WASD directional navigation with input buffering for sharp corner turns on desktop.
- Growth Loop: Dynamic snake elongation upon eating apples (+1 segment per apple).
- Score HUD: Real-time score display and best-score tracking stored locally in browser storage.
- Win Condition: Full grid board fill victory state when all empty tiles are occupied.
Optimizations
- Instant Launch: Client-side execution requiring zero downloads and loads in under 1 second.
- Canvas Rendering: Ultra-low battery consumption engine locked at a fluid 60 FPS.
- Responsive Scaling: Dynamic viewport auto-adaptation for mobile portrait, landscape, and desktop ratios.
- Offline Capability: Full client-side execution allows uninterrupted play without active network access once loaded.