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Cheat Man: Unstable Network

Inspired by One Step from Eden and Mega Man Battle Network, fight on a split 4x8 grid while inputting cheat code sequences to unleash devastating abilities. Master the balance between positioning and cheat execution!

Master the art of cheating (legitimately) and survive the unstable network. Every cheat is a gamble, and every victory is earned through skill and quick fingers.

Can you cheat your way through?

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Core Mechanics

• Split Grid Combat: 4x8 battlefield with distinct player and enemy territories
  Position well to dodge and attack with unique grid patterns
• Cheat Deck System: Build and draw from your deck of powerful cheat abilities
  Hold RB/Space to enter cheat buffer mode and input sequences using ability buttons
  RAM consumed on every cheat input, even if you don't trigger an ability
  Successfully matched cheats are added to your activation stack (max 2)
  
• Activation Stack: See icons of buffered cheats waiting to be activated
  Press RT/F to activate the most recent cheat from your stack (LIFO)
  
• Dynamic Combat: Real-time movement with tactical risk-reward decisions
  Risk staying still or moving into enemy fire while inputting cheat codes
  Easy to lose RAM and invalidate a code sequence when making emergency dodge movements

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🎮 Gamepad Controls

GAMEPAD STRONGLY RECOMMENDED 

Action	Control
Movement	D-Pad or Left Stick
Ability 1	A Button (South)
Ability 2	B Button (East)
Ability 3	Y Button (North)
Ability 4	X Button (West)
Buffer Cheat (Hold)	RB (Right Shoulder)
Activate Cheat	RT (Right Trigger)
Continue	LT (Left Trigger) or Start

⌨️ Keyboard Controls

Action	Control
Movement	WASD
Ability 1	K or Down Arrow
Ability 2	L or Right Arrow
Ability 3	I or Up Arrow
Ability 4	J or Left Arrow
Buffer Cheat (Hold)	Space
Activate Cheat	F
Continue	Enter

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