How do I play?
Tap TAP TO START, then drag anywhere on the screen to move your
ship. It auto-fires at the nearest enemy. Collect gold XP orbs and
pick one of three upgrades each time you level up. Tap the pause
button in the top-right of the HUD to pause.
What are Glint Shards and how do I earn them?
Glint Shards are a permanent currency you earn from every run — even
runs that end — based on how long you survive and how many enemies
you destroy, plus a bonus per boss and on higher difficulties.
There are no in-app purchases; shards can only be earned by playing.
How do unlocks work?
Spend Glint Shards in the Upgrade Shop on permanent starting-stat
boosts, and in the Hangar and Stages screens to unlock pilots and
stages. A few pilots also unlock automatically when you complete an
in-game milestone, such as surviving eight minutes or beating a boss.
What is the Daily Seed?
A special run whose randomness is fixed by the day's date, so every
player faces the same wave order. Your best Daily score is tracked
locally and the seed rolls over each day.
Is there a reduced-flash or colorblind option?
Yes. Open Settings from the main menu for a reduced-flash toggle
(which dims the hit flash), a reduced-motion option, a
colorblind-safe enemy palette, and haptics and sound toggles.
How do I reset my progress?
Open Settings from the main menu and choose "Reset All Progress."
This erases your shards, unlocks, achievements, and run history, and
cannot be undone. Because everything is stored on-device, deleting
the app also removes all saved progress.
Does the game need an internet connection?
No. Glintstorm is fully offline. There is no account, no network
requirement, and no online leaderboard — all progress lives on your
device.