Two

[PROTOTYPE] 

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Rotate around in circles and experiment with smooth movement transitions. Move through the space alone or with other entities and get inspired by their own circular motions.

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How to play :

- Tap (or click) the right side of the screen to rotate clockwise
- Tap (or click) the left side of the screen to rotate counter-clockwise
- Tap-(or click)-and-hold  the right side of the screen to bounce clockwise
- Tap-(or click)-and-hold  the left side of the screen to bounce counter-clockwise

- Tapping  (or clicking) to rotate in a direction you're already rotating in will not change your direction but will change the width of your rotation

- Tap (or click) the top-right side of the screen to speed up
- Tap (or click) the top-left side of the screen to slow down

Alternate controls :

- Press the right arrow key or D on the keyboard to rotate clockwise (and hold to bounce)
- Press the left arrow key or A on the keyboard to rotate counter-clockwise (and hold to bounce)
- Press the up arrow key or W on the keyboard to speed up
- Press the down arrow key or S on the keyboard to slow down

- Alt-F4 to quit the game (if you downloaded the game on Windows)

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"A game about moving around in circles, alone or with a partner"

Minimalism has the power and potential to open up the possibilities for many experiences from one single interface and set of controls. 

Moving, drawing, dancing, circling around and exploring the relation between two entities are some of the dynamics afforded by Two, a game that I made just because I was curious about how it would feel to constrain the possible controls of players to circles only. 

Players can choose to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. They can do so by smoothly changing direction, or by bouncing off the opposite way. Through these very limited interaction with the game, the experience of witnessing the consequences of those changes make up a very soothing and visually entrancing moment. 

Though no challenge exists in this game that will make players feel victorious or motivated through defeat, the simple act of making decisions on how to move is a powerful one. Whether the player is inspired by the movements of artificial entities moving in the same space as them, or if they explore this space alone, the result is a game that rewards them for taking control of their movements, exploring motions and maneuvering their bodies fluidly and openly.