Circular Catch
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
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CIRCULAR CATCH
User Guide v1.0.0
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Copyright (c) 2025 Aphotic Apps
All Rights Reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
3. How to Play
4. Game Controls
5. Game Modes
6. Levels & Progression
7. Achievements
8. Tips & Strategies
9. Troubleshooting
10. License & Legal
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1. INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to Circular Catch! A fast-paced ball collection game where quick
reflexes and strategic movement are key to success.
Your goal is simple: collect all the bouncing balls on screen before time
runs out. But beware - as you progress through 25 challenging levels, the
balls move faster and become more numerous!
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10, macOS 10.14, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)
- Processor: Any modern CPU (2010 or newer)
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Storage: 50 MB available space
- Display: 800x600 resolution or higher
- Java: Java 11 or higher (bundled with installer)
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3. HOW TO PLAY
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The gameplay is straightforward but challenging:
1. STARTING A GAME
- Launch the game and click "Play" from the main menu
- Select your difficulty: Easy or Hard
- A 3-second countdown will begin
2. COLLECTING BALLS
- Move your player (the large circle) to touch the smaller bouncing balls
- Each ball you touch is collected and disappears
- Collect ALL balls to complete the level
3. COMPLETING LEVELS
- Successfully collect all balls to advance to the next level
- Every 5 levels, you'll see your milestone statistics
- Complete all 25 levels to beat the game!
4. AVOIDING TIMEOUT
- Each level has a time limit based on the number of balls
- If time runs out before collecting all balls, it's game over!
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4. GAME CONTROLS
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KEYBOARD CONTROLS:
+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| Key | Action |
+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| W or UP | Move Up |
| A or LEFT | Move Left |
| S or DOWN | Move Down |
| D or RIGHT | Move Right |
| ESCAPE | Pause Game / Return to Menu |
| M | Toggle Music |
+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
MOUSE CONTROLS:
- Click menu buttons to navigate
- Click "Play" to start a new game
- Click "Achievements" to view your progress
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5. GAME MODES
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EASY MODE
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Perfect for beginners or casual play:
- Fewer balls to collect (30 base + level bonus)
- Slower ball movement speed
- Faster player movement
- More forgiving time limits
HARD MODE
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For experienced players seeking a challenge:
- More balls to collect (75 base + level bonus)
- Faster ball movement speed
- Slightly slower player movement
- Tighter time limits
- Greater sense of accomplishment!
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6. LEVELS & PROGRESSION
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Circular Catch features 25 progressively challenging levels:
LEVEL SCALING:
- Each level adds more balls to collect
- Ball speed increases with each level
- Time limits adjust based on difficulty
MILESTONES (Every 5 Levels):
After completing levels 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25, you'll see:
- Total time taken for those 5 levels
- Total balls collected
- Your performance summary
VICTORY:
Complete all 25 levels to achieve victory and see your final stats!
Developed by Aphotic Apps
For support, feedback, or business inquiries:
contact@aphoticapps.com
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Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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