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- TETRACHROMA (2702490)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 10 December 2024 - 18:05:35 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Today's update adds a new mechanic specific to ARCADE mode called synchro moves (also just called synchros). Synchros are an advanced high gravity technique originally found in classic arcade stacker games. An 'auto synchro' is used to 'skip' the I piece over the small gap. Background on Synchros in Classic Games: In classic titles, a synchro is performed by rotating and shifting a piece within the same 60Hz frame. Because gravity only applies once per frame, this allows for high gravity movements that would otherwise be impossible. It’s somewhat like a 'combo'. Because the mechanic is tied to the game's framerate, certain synchros ('manual synchros') require frame perfect inputs in classic games. Tetrachroma's Synchro Design: Because Tetrachroma is designed for modern, high-refresh rate displays, the traditional fr...