ByCitrus: Garden Defender
Official Rules for ByCitrus: Garden Defender
Step back into the classic arcade era and become the ultimate garden protector! ByCitrus Garden Defender is a fast-paced game that demands precision, quick reflexes, and strategic decisions. Battle relentless waves of invading insects and save your precious crops in this Garden Defense challenge.
The Mission: Protect Your Crops
Your goal is simple: Defend your Garden from an onslaught of creeping and flying Pests. You are armed with a powerful high-tech Zapper and limited Bug Bombs. You must eliminate all threats before they damage your crops.
The game ends when your Lives reach zero. You lose a Life every time your Garden takes 10 points of total damage. Survive as long as you can and achieve the highest score!
Game Interface (Heads-Up Display)
Your vital statistics are displayed at the top of the screen.
- Score: Points earned by eliminating Pests. Reaching specific score thresholds is how you unlock new levels.
- Level: Shows your current challenge tier. New threats and mechanics appear as the level increases.
- Bombs: Your remaining Bug Bombs.
- Lives (❤️): You start with three hearts. The maximum number of lives you can hold is five (unlocked upon reaching Level 5).
At the bottom of the screen, the Garden Health Bar shows your crop damage. This bar glows green when healthy and quickly turns red as Pests break through your defenses.
Controls and Arsenal
You pilot a mobile Sprayer positioned along the Garden’s edge.
| Weapon / Action | Desktop Control | Mobile Control | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement | Mouse X Position | < > Buttons | Slide your Sprayer left and right along the bottom of the screen. |
| Zapper (Primary) | Hold Left Click or Hold SPACE | Hold ZAPPER Button | Unlimited, rapid-fire ammunition for continuous pressure. |
| Bug Bomb (Secondary) | Press Right Click or Press B | Tap BOMB Button | Limited area blast. Ideal for clusters or armored threats. |
Bomb Management: You start with 3 Bug Bombs. You earn +1 Bomb every time you level up, with a maximum capacity of 5 Bombs.
Know Your Enemy: Pest Field Guide (Visual Identification)
Identify these enemies quickly using their distinct visual cues!
Early Threats (Levels 1-2)
| Pest | Appearance (In Game) | Health | Score | Damage | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphid | 🟢 Round green blob. | 1 Hit | 10 pts | 1 pt | The easiest target with slow, straight movement. |
| Ant | 🟤 Segmented brown body. | 1 Hit | 10 pts | 1 pt | Predictable, steady downward march. |
Mid-Game Evolution (Levels 3-4)
| Pest | Appearance (In Game) | Health | Score | Damage | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion | A gold-colored body with a curving tail and red stinger tip. | 2 Hits | 50 pts | 3 pts | Highest Threat! Fastest pest, deals massive damage. Eliminate instantly. |
| Moth | 🟣 Purple oval shape. | 1 Hit | 20 pts | 1 pt | Zigzags horizontally as it descends. Requires leading your shots. |
| Beetle | ⚫ Dark rectangle. | 1 Hit | 15 pts | 1 pt | Very fast, straight descent. Quick reflexes are essential. |
High-Priority Targets (Levels 5-7)
| Pest | Appearance (In Game) | Health | Score | Damage | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet | 🟡 Yellow/black oval. | 2 Hits | 40 pts | 4 pts | High-priority! Shoot during its brief slow phase. |
| Fly | 🔵 Blue ellipse/oval shape. | 1 Hit | 25 pts | 3 pts | Slow descent with erratic horizontal drifting. |
Expert Chaos (Levels 8+)
| Pest | Appearance (In Game) | Health | Score | Damage | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Beetle | ⬛ Gray rectangle with a pulsing White core. | 3 Hits | 60 pts | 5 pts | Top Threat! Use a Bug Bomb for instant kill! |
| Gnat | ⚪ Tiny gray cross or plus sign. | 1 Hit | 30 pts | 4 pts | Swarms frantically in erratic, fast patterns. |
⚠️ Non-Hostile Targets (Do NOT Shoot!)
Hitting these targets will result in a penalty, testing your discipline.
| Target | Appearance (In Game) | Appears | Effect of Hitting | Effect of Safe Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly | 🦋 Pink diamond/wing shape. | Level 3+ | Loss of 1 Life instantly. | Garden fully healed of damage. |
| Ladybug | 🐞 Red and black circle. | HARD MODE ONLY | Loss of 1 Bug Bomb instantly. | Gain 1 Bug Bomb. |
Advanced Tactical Decisions
- Prioritize Damage: Focus fire on the Scorpion (3 pts damage) and Hornet/Armored Beetle (4-5 pts damage) first to minimize crop loss.
- Strategic Bomb Use: Save bombs for Armored Beetles or clearing dense clusters of three or more high-damage pests.
- Use the Brick Wall: Starting at Level 5, adjust your Sprayer position to the left or right to gain clear shooting angles around the central obstacle.
Mastering this balance of Accuracy, Speed, and Resource Management is the key to achieving the highest score. Are you ready to defend the Garden?
Important Disclaimer
ByCitrus Garden Defender is created and distributed for entertainment purposes only. Please read this brief notice:
No Real-World Advice: The game content and rules do not constitute, nor should they be interpreted as, professional advice regarding gardening, horticulture, pest management, or the use of chemical or organic agents. Always consult qualified professionals for real-life concerns.
Intellectual Property: The game concept, name (“ByCitrus Garden Defender”), and rules are the intellectual property of the creator and are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.
Fictional Content: The plants, pests, resources, weapons, and scenarios described within these rules and the game itself are entirely fictional. They are not based on real-world biology, ecology, pest control methods, or technology.
Are you ready to defend the Garden? Press START!
