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Game Overview
Color Gate is a reflex-based color alignment challenge. Your avatar accelerates toward sequential gates; only the matching color segment lets you pass. Adapt quickly as speeds rise and color patterns tighten.
Controls
- Arrow / A-D / Swipe: Rotate or shift to the matching colored arc.
- Enter / Tap Start: Begin or restart a run.
Scoring & Strategy
1. Micro Pre-Alignment
After clearing a gate, drift toward the probable next color zone so adjustment distance shrinks.
2. Peripheral Vision
Glance at upcoming gate palette edges rather than locking onto current center — earlier detection buys reaction time.
3. Pattern Memory
Gate sequences often cycle limited palettes. Map the order mentally to anticipate rotation direction.
4. Latency Compensation
At high speed, commit slightly early. Buffer input just before alignment crosses threshold.
Common Mistakes
- Tunnel Vision: Staring at avatar instead of next gate band.
- Over-Rotation: Spinning past target due to frantic key repeats.
- Late Starts: Hesitating each gate instead of continuous motion.
- Ignoring Sequence: Treating every gate as random prevents predictive positioning.
Color Gate FAQ
How does scoring work?
Each successful pass adds points; speed tiers may grant bonus multipliers.
Are colors random?
Palettes are pseudo-random within defined sets; patterns can repeat.
Is there a maximum speed?
Speed caps after late tiers to remain human-reactable while still punishing errors.
Best key layout?
Use A/D or Left/Right; pick one scheme and build muscle memory.
Mobile tips?
Short deliberate swipes; avoid long drags that cause overshoot.