Decay: Beginning

In "Decay: Beginning" players are thrust into a harrowing, post-apocalyptic world on the brink of humanity's extinction. You take on the role of a courageous and sentient robot, awakened in a crumbling laboratory. As the last hope for both yourself and the remnants of human civilization, your mission is clear: run for your life, and, unwittingly, run toward the beginning of the end.

Survival isn't just about running; it's also about harnessing the power of technology to enhance your chances of making it through the apocalyptic landscape. As you navigate through the desolate world, you'll discover a unique and innovative gameplay element that allows you to collect money by tapping drones, which you can then use to upgrade your robot's health, shields, and unleash devastating wave attacks.

Money Collection Mechanism: Scattered throughout the game's levels, you'll encounter autonomous drones hovering ominously above the wastelands. These drones are remnants of a bygone era, still carrying valuable resources. By tapping on these drones, you can collect money in the form of digital credits. Each drone tap rewards you with a specific amount of credits, adding a layer of strategy to your run. But be careful; some drones may require precise timing to reach, as they float above treacherous obstacles or within dangerous zones.

Upgrades: Your collected credits can be used to enhance your robot's capabilities in three key areas:

1. Health: Investing in your robot's health allows it to withstand more damage from obstacles and hazards. This is crucial for extending your run and surviving in this unforgiving world.
2. Shields: Upgrading your robot's shields provides an additional layer of defense. When activated, these shields absorb incoming damage, giving you a temporary buffer against danger. Shields are especially useful when navigating through intense obstacle sequences.
3. Wave Attacks: Your robot has the ability to charge and unleash powerful wave attacks that obliterate all obstacles in its path. These attacks are triggered by a dedicated button on the screen, and they provide a momentary respite as everything in the robot's vicinity is swept away in a burst of energy. 

Strategic Choices: The choice of how to allocate your collected credits becomes a crucial aspect of the game. Will you prioritize health to endure longer runs, shields to provide a safety net in hazardous situations, or wave attacks to clear obstacles and create shortcuts? Tailoring your upgrades to your preferred playstyle is key to mastering.

As you progress through the game, the challenges become increasingly demanding, and the drones holding credits become scarcer. You must balance your robot's upgrades wisely to overcome the ever-mounting odds and uncover the secrets of your role in humanity's downfall.