Overview
EverWing is a scrolling-shooter-RPG set in a high-fantasy world at war. Released in November of 2016 on Instant Games for Facebook and Messenger, EverWing was very well received, named one of Facebook's 2016 Instant Games of the Year. The game is built with HTML5 technology using the Game Closure devkit, and can be played instantly on iOS, Android, and desktop browsers through Facebook or Messenger, without ever visiting an app store.
Gameplay
Guardians
There are 6 playable characters, referred to as Guardians, which can be unlocked by spending coins earned from playing the game. Each Guardian can be upgraded with coins; each level unlocks new bullet patterns and increases damage. The maximum level for Guardians is 50.
- Alice, Guardian of Courage
- This is the default character
- No special powers
- Fiona, Guardian of Dragons
- Unlocks at Player Level 3
- Costs 12,000 coins
- Sidekicks earn 2x XP from games and completed quests
- Sophia, Guardian of Adventure
- Unlocks at Player Level 3
- Costs 12,000 coins
- Completes quests in half the time
- Lily, Guardian of Fortune
- Unlocks at Player Level 6
- Costs 30,000 coins
- Earns 2x coins from games and completed quests
- Aurora, Guardian of Nature
- Unlocks at Player Level 19
- Costs 150,000 coins
- Attracts falling coins and items from afar with a permanent magnet effect
- Lenore, Guardian of Twilight
- Unlocks at Player Level 25
- Costs 150,000 coins
- Returns as a ghost after first death, essentially has 2 lives
Sidekicks (Dragons)
Players can equip up to two sidekicks, or dragons, to fly alongside their Guardian during battle. They can be hatched from eggs in exchange for coins. Sidekicks fire bullets and have special powers that affect gameplay. They earn XP from games and completed quests, and can evolve through three tiers:
- Baby (max level 10)
- Adult (max level 20)
- Legend (max level 30)
Quests
Quests are simulated game rounds that take varying amounts of time in exchange for varying rewards. Guardians sent on quests cannot be used until they return. Players can also send sidekicks to increase the overall rewards.
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