🎯 CORE GAMEPLAY CHANGES

Roguelike Progression System

• ✅ Complete Reset on Death: All upgrades, money, and weapons (except pistol) reset when you die
• ✅ True Run-Based Gameplay: Each playthrough is a fresh start - skill matters more than grinding
• ✅ Persistent Unlocks: Only highest wave and boss defeat count carry over between runs

Chaotic Boss Overhaul

• 🌀 Chaos Level System: Bosses get more chaotic based on defeats + wave number
• ⚡ 12 Unique Attack Patterns:
  • Spiral Attack, Cross Pattern, Circle Burst, Chase Pattern
  • Wall Attack, Random Spray, Targeted Barrage, Pulse Waves
  • NEW: Chaos Orb, Vortex Attack, Zigzag Pattern, Shotgun Spread
• 🔥 Dynamic Pattern Cycling: Bosses cycle through unique pattern sequences
• 🌪️ Unpredictable Movement: Chaotic bullets have random velocity changes

ECONOMY REBALANCE

Shop Price Scaling

• 📈 Exponential Costs: Prices increase 40% + 2% per wave after each purchase
• 💸 Strategic Spending: Players must prioritize upgrades carefully
• 🔄 Run Reset: All prices reset to base values on new runs
• 🎯 Base Prices:
  • Damage: $90 → $126 → $176 → $246...
  • Fire Rate: $120 → $168 → $235 → $329...
  • Health: $80 → $112 → $157 → $220...
  • Shield: $150 → $210 → $294 → $412...
  • Blade Slot: $300 → $420 → $588 → $823...
  • Skill Point: $500 → $700 → $980 → $1372...

DIFFICULTY SCALING

Progressive Challenge

• 📊 Wave 10+: Automatic HARD difficulty
• 📊 Wave 15+: Automatic EXPERT difficulty
• 📊 Boss Defeats: Each defeat makes next boss 40% stronger
• 📊 Chaos Display: Real-time chaos level shown in boss health bar

Enemy Scaling

• 🎯 15% stronger per wave + 25% per boss defeat
• 🎯 Mini-bosses scale with wave progression
• 🎯 More supporting enemies on boss waves

VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS

Bullet Effects

• ✨ Chaotic Bullets: Pulse and have irregular movement patterns
• ✨ Pattern Glow Effects: Visual feedback for each attack pattern
• ✨ Orb Splitting: Chaos Orbs split into smaller bullets
• ✨ Vortex Hazards: New visual hazard type that pulls players

UI Improvements

• 🎮 Real-time Price Updates: Shop costs update immediately
• 🎮 Chaos Level Display: See exactly how chaotic bosses are
• 🎮 Pattern Announcements: Clear notifications for each attack
• 🎮 Difficulty Indicators: NORMAL → HARD → EXPERT → NIGHTMARE

BALANCE TWEAKS

Player Limitations

• 🚫 No Speed Upgrades: Player speed remains constant at 300
• 🎯 Damage Cap: Prevents one-shotting everything at wave 15+

Boss Enhancements

• 🔄 Faster Pattern Cycling: Bosses change patterns more frequently
• 🎯 Earlier Phase Transitions: Enraged phases start sooner with chaos
• 💥 Increased Bullet Count: More projectiles with higher chaos
• 🎪 Unpredictable Angles: Random spread in all attack patterns

🐛 BUG FIXES

• ✅ Fixed persistent upgrades: Players now properly reset on death
• ✅ Balanced late-game scaling: Wave 15+ remains challenging
• ✅ Improved bullet collision: More consistent hit detection
• ✅ Fixed price display: Shop costs update correctly

STRATEGY TIPS FOR v3.0

1. Prioritize Survival: Shield and health upgrades are more valuable now
2. Choose Wisely: You can't afford everything - specialize your build
3. Learn Patterns: Boss attacks are predictable once you recognize them
4. Dodge First: Movement is more important than damage in chaotic fights
5. Boss Knowledge: Each boss defeat makes the next one harder - prepare accordingly