Electric Bubble Bath

You are an electron following the path of least resistance. Retro-style, keyboard-only, 2D, Arcade

Gameplay instructions:
[Q], [W], [A]. [S]: casts Quantum Scatter on the NW, NE, SW, SE electron respectively (short cooldown)
[Space]: casts Quantum Leap, your electron leaps into a different dimension for 2s, preventing it from imminent danger! (long cooldown)

There is no end. Can you beat the HiScore?

Psychological note:
Intrusive thoughts of suicide is not uncommon and doesn't mean something is wrong with you. If these thoughts are weighing on you, reaching out to friends, family, or a mental health professional can make a significant difference. Connecting with others and sharing how you feel can provide support and help you navigate through difficult times.

Technology Notes

engineless C++

Installation Instructions

https://yoreei.itch.io/electric-bubble-bath

install the font file PressStart2P-Regular.ttf, which you will find in the game folder (double click, then click 'install')
launch ELECTRICBUBBLEBATH.exe

Windows will prevent you from running a file downloaded from the internet. If the windows popup appears, click 'more info' and 'run anyway'

The game requires a system that supports at least Direct2D1.1