Thousand Arrows is a survival shooting game where you play as an archer atop a tower, firing arrows at endless waves of monsters, growing stronger, and trying to survive for as long as possible.
There is only one control: press the button to shoot. However, your decisions on how to grow and when to unleash a powerful attack will determine how long you survive. Rain arrows upon your enemies, grow stronger, and hold out just a little longer!
Monsters continuously appear from the right side of the screen. Defeat them with your arrows and survive before you run out of hearts.
Press the SHOOT!! button in the center of the screen to fire arrows. This is the player’s only direct action and the key mechanic that sets the rhythm of combat.
Fired arrows automatically fly toward enemies. There is no need to aim manually, so focus entirely on when to shoot and how quickly you can fire. When an arrow hits, it reduces the monster’s HP and displays the amount of damage dealt.
Defeating monsters grants EXP. When you gain enough EXP to level up, you will be given an opportunity to strengthen your character. Stronger monsters have more HP, but they also provide greater rewards when defeated.
Whenever you level up, three random options appear on the BUFF SELECTION screen. Choose one to gain an advantage in battle. Your playstyle will change depending on the buffs you select throughout each run.
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