The Real Laser Ball

The Real Laser Ball is a difficult arcade game about chasing high scores. You control a ball that fires a laser, blast enemies and collect credits to upgrade the ball and laser. Sessions can last 10 to 30 minutes, with progression carrying over between them.

Movement and combat

The laser is your main weapon and your only way to move around the screen. Boost to cross the screen, fight gravity or deal extra damage; shut down the laser to spin faster and dodge obstacles, collect credits or escape bombs. You can also use a screen-clearing pulse. Destroy enemies quickly to keep your score multiplier going, and try to find another shield charge to stay in the fight.

Taking a hit without a shield, or leaving the screen, ends the game. As your level rises, enemies increase in number and difficulty, as does the score value they offer. The endless arcade mode gets harder the longer you survive.

Upgrades and scores

Credits let you improve different aspects of the ball and laser, including your shield, damage and score multiplier. The game tracks high scores on a leaderboard and includes achievements and cloud support.

Style and sessions

The game uses a neon 80s aesthetic and an 80s synth soundtrack. Its controls are easy to understand but difficult to master, and it is designed for both short and long sessions.