How to play Core
- Tap, click or press Space to start. Asteroids come in from every edge of the screen.
- Turn the shield into each asteroid's path: ↑ turns it clockwise and ↓ turns it back.
- On a touch screen or with a mouse, press and hold. The shield turns to face your finger or pointer.
- An asteroid that hits the shield is knocked away. One that gets past it and hits the core ends the run.
Tips
- Every asteroid casts a shadow on the shield's ring that darkens as it gets close. That shadow is where the shield needs to be.
- The shield has weight: a tap nudges it a few degrees and a hold swings it round. Steer it, don't stab at it.
- Asteroids arrive one at a time, never two at once from opposite sides, so there is always a way to reach the next one.
Questions
How do you play Core?
Asteroids fly in at the core from all sides. Turn the shield on the ring round the core to knock each one away. Use the arrow keys, or press and point on a touch screen. An asteroid that gets through ends the run.
How is Core scored?
One point for every asteroid you knock away before one gets through.
Is it free? Do I need to download anything?
It's free, with no download and no account. It runs in your browser on any phone, tablet or computer.
Where is my best score saved?
In this browser, so it's there next time you play here. Sign in with a free Crek account and your best also goes on the game's leaderboard.