Star Patrol

Game Guide

Overview

Star Patrol assigns the player to protect a cyan convoy ship inside an open star sector. Red threats enter from the perimeter and steer toward the escort target rather than merely chasing the player. The patrol craft can rotate, thrust in any heading, and fire along its nose. Destroyed attackers are replaced continuously, creating an endless defense route.

Controls

Use Left and Right to rotate, then hold Up to thrust along the current heading. Space or the center touch control fires a fast bolt. Because turning changes the firing line as well as movement direction, aim before spending a shot. The craft remains inside the sector bounds. Reset restores convoy integrity, enemies, score, and lives while keeping the local best.

Scoring and Progress

Every destroyed threat awards defense points. An enemy that reaches the convoy removes escort integrity and disappears; repeated impacts eventually cost one player life and restore the convoy for another patrol. The status panel shows remaining lives while the state contains the more detailed hull values. Ratings reward successful prioritization and sustained protection, not simply wandering or firing away from danger.

Strategy Tips

Identify the attacker with the shortest path to the convoy and intercept that target first. Rotate while coasting so the nose reaches the firing solution without carrying the ship too far away. Shots travel straight, so lead crossing enemies rather than aiming at their current point. Staying near the convoy shortens response time, but circling provides clearer firing angles.

Mobile Play

Five large controls support rotation, thrust, braking space, and fire on touch devices without covering the sector. Debug mode patrols, turns, shoots, scores, and allows occasional convoy damage to keep previews honest. The exported snapshot includes patrol heading and position, convoy integrity, enemy and bolt arrays, level, score, and lives, proving escort priorities and free steering.