✨ UPDATE: Keyboard Support & Real-time Score Display

Hey everyone! 🐰🎶

I'm back with another update for Rhythm Rabbit Rampage! This one's pretty exciting: I've been working hard to make the game more accessible and polished based on your feedback.

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⌨️ Full Keyboard Support Added

No controller? No problem! The game now fully supports keyboard input as an alternative to Xbox controllers. I designed this with accessibility in mind – not everyone has a gamepad, and I want as many people as possible to experience this rhythm-infused tower defense madness!

Key bindings:

• D/F/J/K for rhythm game buttons (A/B/X/Y equivalents)

• Arrow keys for cursor movement and menu navigation

• Spacebar for actions (placing towers, confirming)

• Escape for back/cancel

🎨 Smart UI Adaptation

The interface now dynamically adapts based on your input method! When you're using a keyboard, you'll see keyboard prompts instead of controller button icons. Switch to a controller mid-game? The UI updates in real-time. It's all about making the experience feel natural regardless of how you play.

📊 Real-time Score Display

Your score now updates and displays continuously! You can watch your points accumulate in real-time as you:

• Hit perfect rhythm combos during combat phases

• Eliminate enemies with your towers

• Complete waves successfully

The score appears during tower placement phases and updates to show your total progress, giving you immediate feedback on your performance.

🎓 University Testing Incoming

I'm actually preparing this update for a special reason – I'm taking the game back to my old university to let current students test it! It's been 5 years since I graduated from this place, and I'm excited to see how a fresh batch of gamers reacts to the concept. Having both keyboard and controller support means more students can jump in and play, regardless of their setup.

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The game continues to evolve based on your feedback and real-world testing. These quality-of-life improvements might seem small, but they make a huge difference in accessibility and player experience.

Thanks for following the development journey!

- Astrid (Teloru)