RESONATE

Sync Your Pulse with the AI Heartbeat

Overview

A real-time pulse synchronization game where you tap to match the AI's heartbeat rhythm. The AI pulses automatically on a set interval. Your job is to tap at exactly the right moment so your wave meets the AI's wave in the middle—creating harmony and massive particle explosions. Build combos to unlock hearts, speed up the AI, and chase high scores.

How to Play

Watch the AI Pulse: An amber wave expands from the AI orb on the right side of the screen at regular intervals
Tap to Respond: Click anywhere on the canvas (or press SPACE) to create your blue wave from the human orb on the left
Create Harmony: If your wave meets the AI's wave in the middle at the same time, they collide and create a massive particle explosion
Build Your Combo: Each perfect sync increases your combo multiplier (1x → 2x → 3x...)
Score Points: Each sync awards points based on your combo level (base 120 × combo)
Lose Combo: If you miss or mistime, your combo resets after 2.6 seconds of not syncing

Timing & Mechanics

Wave Speed: Waves travel from each orb toward the center at 4.8 pixels/frame
Sync Window: You have roughly ±34 pixels of tolerance for a perfect hit (the window widens slightly with higher combos)
AI Speed: The AI starts pulsing every 1.1 seconds. As your combo increases, it pulses faster (minimum 0.52 seconds)
Particle Effects: Perfect syncs create 48+ particles that explode outward. Combo 5+ triggers floating heart emojis
Bond Visualization: The glowing line connecting human and AI gets brighter and thicker as your combo grows

Tips & Strategy

Watch the Pattern: After a few syncs, you'll predict the AI's pulse timing. Tap slightly before you think the wave arrives
Don't Tap Too Early: Early taps create waves that reach the center too soon. Wait for the AI to pulse, then respond
Use Your Ears: The visual timing window is tight. Trust the rhythm and your instincts as much as your eyes
Embrace the Speed: When combo hits 10+, the game gets fast. Stay calm—muscle memory kicks in
Understand Combo Loss: You have ~2.6 seconds to tap after the AI pulses. If you miss that window, combo resets
Mobile Advantage: Works on both desktop (click) and mobile (tap). Touch might feel more intuitive

Controls

Desktop: Click anywhere on the canvas to pulse

Mobile: Tap anywhere on the canvas to pulse

Keyboard: Press SPACEBAR to pulse

Pause: Click the PAUSE button to freeze the game (useful on mobile)

New Connection: Restart the game anytime with the NEW CONNECTION button

Scoring System

Base Score per Sync: 120 points × your current combo multiplier
Combo Multiplier: Each perfect sync increases your combo by 1x (1x → 2x → 3x...)
High Score: The game tracks your best harmony score across all sessions
No Punishment for Misses: A missed tap just resets your combo—you don't lose points

Why It Feels Addictive

Real-time input creates immediate feedback (tap → explosion → score)
Combo system is addictive—you want to push higher and higher multipliers
AI accelerates with your combo, creating escalating difficulty
Neon visuals and particle effects reward success with beautiful explosions
No timer—play until you miss. Sessions feel achievable