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MORSE

MORSE

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Experience the lost art of telegraphy in this WWI-inspired strategy game

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Game Overview

MORSE is a minimalist yet highly creative strategy game inspired by WWI telegraph communication systems. You'll use just two buttons—simulating Morse code dots and dashes—to send artillery commands and repel the German fleet's midnight assault.

HTML5 / Steam Platform
Keyboard, mouse, gamepad compatible
Supports cooperative play
Custom USB telegraph controllers supported

🏆Awards & Recognition

🏅 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) Experimental Design Award
🏅 Busan BIC Indie Connect Excellence in Innovation
🎮 Indiecade Official Selection
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Controls

1Click/Tap - Input Morse code (short for dot, long for dash)
2Spacebar - Alternative Morse input button
3Second Button - Confirm letter and fire artillery
4Help Sheet - View Morse code reference table
5Mouse - Navigate menus and interface
6ESC - Pause game (if available)

⚠️ Beginner Tip: Start with basic letters like E (.), T (-), A (.-), then gradually master more characters.

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Core Gameplay

🔍 Step-by-Step Process:

  1. 1. Identify target position: Enemy ships hide under letter coordinates
  2. 2. Input Morse code: Use dots and dashes to spell coordinates
  3. 3. Fire artillery: Illuminate and damage enemy vessels
  4. 4. Manage ammunition: Shells auto-replenish slowly
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How to Play

1Identify enemy ships hidden under letter coordinates on the grid
2Input target coordinates using Morse code (dots and dashes)
3Use short taps for dots (.) and long holds for dashes (-)
4Fire artillery shells to illuminate and damage enemy vessels
5Manage your ammunition wisely - shells auto-replenish slowly
6Deploy sea mines to block advancing enemy ships
7Choose upgrades between waves to enhance your arsenal
8Survive until dawn by controlling the battlefield strategically
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Tactical Essentials

🌘Darkness Strategy

  • • Ships start hidden in darkness
  • • First strike illuminates area
  • • Center hits reveal permanently

🚢Enemy Patterns

  • • Waves use isogram words
  • • Difficulty increases gradually
  • • New ship types appear

💣Mine System

  • • Deploy strategic blockades
  • • Upgrade for timed detonators
  • • Early warning capabilities
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Pro Tips & Strategy Guide

🎯 Combat Strategy

Start with basic letters: E (.), T (-), A (.-), then expand gradually
Prioritize center area attacks for maximum damage and reconnaissance
Hit ship centers to permanently reveal them in the darkness
Use mines effectively to conserve artillery ammunition

🧠 Advanced Techniques

Balance reconnaissance upgrades vs. offensive firepower
Don't waste shots - wait for key tactical moments
Learn the rhythm: each wave uses isogram words for coordinates
Practice Morse patterns - muscle memory is crucial for survival
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Player Experience Reviews

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★★★★★

"Simple yet tension-filled, minimalist graphics paired with subtle music create an atmosphere of both anxiety and calm."

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★★★★★

"Truly makes 'control scheme' the core of gameplay."

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★★★★★

"Had zero interest in this theme initially, but couldn't stop playing once I started."

🏷️Game Tags

historicalminimalistpixel artstrategytower defensetypingmorse codeworld war i

🎥Game Videos

MORSE Gameplay Trailer

Watch the official gameplay trailer showcasing the unique Morse code mechanics and WWI naval warfare.

Build Your Own Telegraph Controller

Learn how to create a custom telegraph controller for an authentic MORSE gaming experience.

MORSE Expo Trailer

See MORSE in action at gaming exhibitions with custom hardware controllers and live gameplay.

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