Wavematch

Game Off 2025 Entry
Itch.io Submission Description

Gameplay Description
WaveMatch is a neo-brutalist audio synthesis puzzle game where you master the oscillator. Your goal is to synthesize a sound that matches a hidden Target Signal perfectly. You must rely on both your eyes (using the real-time oscilloscope) and your ears (comparing the audio frequencies).

• Campaign: Progress through 4 tiers of difficulty, mastering Sine, Square, Sawtooth, and Triangle waves.
• Infinite Surf: Endure endless randomized puzzles to build your streak.
• Sampler Clash: Record your own voice or load a file. The game warps your sample, and you must match the playback speed and filter brightness to survive.

Controls
The game is fully playable with Mouse or Touch.

• Sliders: Drag to adjust Frequency (Pitch), Gain (Volume), Detune, and Filter Cutoff.
• Wave Select: Click buttons to change the waveform shape.
• Ear Button: Click and hold "HOLD TO COMPARE" to isolate and listen to the Target Signal.
• Check Button: Click the large checkmark to submit your synthesized wave.

Credits

• Engine: Built with React 19, TailwindCSS, and the native Web Audio API.
• Icons: Lucide React.
• Font: JetBrains Mono.
• Audio: All sounds are synthesized in real-time via code; no external assets were used (except user recordings).

Notes on AI
This game's code was partly generated with the assistance of Google Gemini.

Dev Note: The Theme
WaveMatch interprets the "Waves" theme literally. You aren't just riding waves; you are constructing them physics-first. By manipulating the raw mathematical properties of sound waves—frequency, amplitude, and harmonics—players interact with the fundamental building blocks of audio.