Arcade: Node Blaster

Node Blaster is a wave-based action game built into OpenCharts. Pilot a node shape, blast through waves of enemies, collect power-ups, compete on leaderboards, and unlock 24+ achievements — all without leaving the app.

Game Overview

Objective

Survive as many waves as possible and rack up the highest score.

Combos

Kill enemies quickly to build your combo multiplier. Higher combos = more points.

Bosses

Special boss waves appear periodically — defeat them for massive score bonuses.

Controls

Keyboard

MoveW A S D / Arrow Keys
ShootSpace
Dash (dodge)Shift / E
Use bombQ / B
PauseEsc / P

Mouse

AimPoint cursor at enemies
ShootLeft click / hold
DashRight click

Node Shapes & Abilities

Choose your shape before each game. Each has different stats and a unique ability.

D

Diamond

Piercing Shot

Balanced — good all-around speed and firepower.

Bullets pass through enemies and hit multiple targets in a line.

T

Triangle

Dash Boost

Swift — faster movement speed, slightly less HP.

Dash cooldown recharges faster, allowing more frequent dashes.

C

Circle

Shield Regen

Agile — fastest turning, great for dodging.

Shield regenerates passively over time when not taking damage.

R

Rectangle

Mega Bomb

Tank — highest HP, slower movement.

Bombs have a larger blast radius and deal more damage.

Y

Your Avatar

Piercing Shot

Cosmetic — uses your profile avatar as the player sprite.

Same stats as Diamond, but you look cooler.

Power-Ups

Shield

Temporary invincibility for a few seconds.

Speed Boost

Increases movement and fire rate temporarily.

Nuke

Destroys all enemies on screen instantly.

Score Multiplier

Doubles points earned for a short duration.

Rapid Fire

Dramatically increases fire rate for a few seconds.

Homing Shots

Bullets auto-aim toward nearest enemies.

Achievements

Unlock achievements by hitting milestones. Each one triggers a confetti celebration!

💀

First Blood

Kill your first enemy

🔥

Combo King

Reach x5 combo

🛡

Survivor

Reach wave 10

Veteran

Reach wave 20

👑

Boss Slayer

Defeat a boss

Untouchable

Clear a wave undamaged

🎯

High Scorer

Score 1,000

🏆

Legend

Score 10,000

🌟

Transcendent

Score 50,000

🎮

Dedicated

Play 10 games

💣

Exterminator

1,000 total kills

💥

Bomb Expert

Kill 8+ with one bomb

👻

Ghost

Survive 30s undamaged

Marathon

Survive 10 minutes

🕊️

Pacifist

Survive 60s without killing

Speed Demon

Clear a wave in under 10s

🧲

Collector

Grab 5 power-ups in one game

🔄

Shape Shifter

Play all 4 shapes

🦉

Night Owl

Play between midnight and 5am

🌋

Streak Master

Reach GODLIKE combo (50)

🐉

Boss Rush

Defeat 3 bosses in one run

💎

Diamond Hands

Play 50 games as Diamond

🧘

Minimalist

Reach wave 5 without using bombs

☢️

Nuke Master

Use 3 nuke power-ups in one game

Leaderboards

Compete against other OpenCharts users across three time periods:

All-Time

The greatest of all time

Weekly

Resets every Monday

Daily

Resets at midnight UTC

Your score history, rank changes, and player level are all tracked on your profile.

Tips & Strategies

Keep your combo alive! The combo multiplier is the fastest way to high scores. Chain kills without long gaps to keep it climbing.
Save bombs for emergencies. They're your panic button when overwhelmed. Rectangle's Mega Bomb makes them even more powerful.
Dash through enemies — your dash grants brief invincibility frames. Use it to escape tight spots rather than running away.
Try every shape to unlock the Shape Shifter achievement and find your favorite playstyle.
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