Boomstone

Gameplay and controls are based entirely on the manipulation of the Boomstone’s explosive force. The player does not directly move the character. Instead, the Boomstone is stationary until the player initiates a detonation. On keyboard and mouse, the left mouse button or spacebar triggers an explosion. On gamepad, the A button or right trigger performs the same action. On mobile, a single tap on the screen detonates the Boomstone. The direction of the explosion is determined by the position of the cursor (PC), the direction of the left analog stick (gamepad), or the swipe direction (mobile). The Boomstone explodes in a small radius, damaging enemies and breaking brittle walls within that radius. The player character is launched in the exact opposite direction of the explosion’s center. The launch distance is fixed per explosion, but the player can chain multiple detonations in mid-air to alter trajectory or extend flight. The game uses a momentum system: consecutive explosions without touching the ground increase speed and reduce the cooldown between blasts. Contact with spikes, lava, or enemy bodies results in instant failure, resetting the current room. The interface displays a simple HUD showing remaining lives, a timer for speedrun tracking, and a counter for collected gems used to unlock cosmetic skins. There is no health bar or mana system; each room is a single-attempt puzzle until the player reaches the exit portal.