Crowd Rush

Gameplay and controls are centered on a point-and-click interface. The player views the venue from a top-down perspective and uses the mouse to designate zones and pathways. Left-clicking selects a specific area or group of NPCs, while right-clicking issues movement commands to a designated destination. The keyboard provides essential shortcuts: the spacebar pauses the simulation for strategic planning, the number keys (1-4) toggle between different crowd behavior modes (e.g., guided flow, emergency dispersal, or holding pattern), and the 'R' key resets the current scenario. The player must also manage a resource bar representing staff and equipment, such as security guards and signage, which are deployed by clicking on icons in the bottom toolbar and then placing them on the map. The game provides real-time feedback through a heads-up display (HUD) showing crowd density heat maps, bottleneck alerts, and a timer for scenario completion. The control scheme is designed for precision, requiring the player to draw invisible barriers or corridors by holding the left mouse button and dragging across the terrain. Failure to maintain a safe flow rate below a critical threshold results in a simulation failure, prompting a restart of the level.