Shatter

How to play

How to Play Shatter

Select a target, attack until it breaks, and move through the remaining objects quickly enough to clear the full stage before time expires.

1. 01

   Survey the whole stage before committing. Count the visible targets, identify the easiest first break, and notice which objects may require a longer sustained attack.

2. 02

   Click a target to begin, then hold or drag as the current stage requires to keep pressure on the intended object. Release when it breaks and reacquire the next target.

3. 03

   For keyboard play, use the arrow keys to change the selected target and press Enter to attack. Confirm the highlight before committing time to the input.

4. 04

   Watch the timer between targets. If the opening object took longer than expected, shorten the next transition and prioritize a reliable clear over unnecessary cursor movement.

5. 05

   Use number keys only for skills currently displayed as available. Match a skill to a stage problem, such as a difficult target or a crowded remaining field, instead of activating it without a plan.

6. 06

   Collect the stage result, review coins and equipment, and spend on the limitation that cost the most time. Then enter the next stage with one clear improvement to test.

About the game

Clear every target before the stage timer expires

Shatter is a timed target-smashing game arranged across 12 stages and six chapters. Each stage presents objects to break before time runs out. You can click a target and hold or drag to attack it directly, or use the arrow keys to choose a target and Enter to attack. Number keys activate the skills currently shown as available.

The first decision is target order. A nearby or fragile-looking object may clear quickly, while a slower target can consume enough time to threaten the rest of the stage. Coins support equipment and upgrades, so progress also asks whether to strengthen the current weak point or save resources until a purchase produces a clearer improvement.

A strong run keeps the active target unmistakable, uses the shortest reliable input, and checks the remaining field immediately after each break. As new skills and equipment become available, read their displayed descriptions and connect each option to a specific timed-stage problem before spending coins or activating an ability.

Controls

Controls for Shatter

Mouse or touch

Select a target, then hold or drag to attack it.

Arrow keys

Move the target selection.

Enter

Attack the selected target.

Number keys

Activate skills that are currently shown as available.

Useful strategy

Spend less time between completed targets

Choose a target order before the first attack

Start by counting targets and comparing their positions. Pick an opening object that is easy to select and likely to give a quick result. The first break confirms how the stage responds and leaves more time for the objects whose durability or input needs are less obvious.

Plan only the first few targets, because the field may change as objects break. A short route reduces cursor travel or keyboard selection steps without locking you into a poor final order. After each clear, update the route from the new selection and remaining timer.

When one target appears unusually demanding, decide whether to handle it early with full resources or save it until a skill is ready. Avoid leaving every uncertain object for the end. A good order alternates reliable progress with the stage's hardest known requirement.

Control the attack from selection to release

With pointer controls, place the cursor securely on the target before holding. If dragging is useful in the current situation, keep the motion deliberate and watch whether the intended object continues responding. Fast, wide movements can cross targets and make the active choice unclear.

With keyboard controls, separate navigation from attack. Tap an arrow, verify the selected object, then press Enter. Holding navigation while attacking can move the highlight at the wrong moment. A steady select-confirm-attack sequence is faster than recovering from repeated wrong targets.

Release the input as soon as the break completes. The stage rewards cleared objects, not extra pressure on empty space. Use the completion moment as a trigger to find the next target and check the timer before beginning another sustained action.

Turn the timer into a pacing signal

Divide the remaining time by the number of targets only as a rough warning, because objects may take different effort. If one early break consumes a large share, respond by shortening transitions and using a suitable skill. Do not panic-click across the field; lost selection wastes the time you are trying to save.

Check the clock at natural boundaries: before the first attack, after a break, and before committing to a slow target. Watching continuously pulls attention away from the object. Boundary checks give enough information to adjust order while keeping the current input accurate.

A failed stage is timing data. Remember which target first put the pace behind schedule. On the next attempt, change its position in the order, reserve a skill for it, or improve the equipment related to the slowdown. One targeted change makes the new result comparable.

Use available skills for a specific bottleneck

Read the icons and descriptions for skills currently available to you. Connect each one to a stage condition before pressing its number key. A skill may be most valuable against a durable target, during a crowded sequence, or when the timer falls behind; the visible effect should guide the choice.

Avoid activating several skills at once unless the stage clearly demands it. Separate use helps you learn what each ability contributed and prevents strong effects from being spent on the same easy problem. If one skill creates enough advantage, keep the others for later targets.

After activation, watch the actual change and adapt. A faster break may let you revise the planned target order, while an effect with a limited window may reward immediate follow-through. The skill supports the clear; it does not replace confirming the next target and input.

Spend coins where the stage repeatedly loses time

Before buying equipment or an upgrade, identify the repeated problem. If attacks progress too slowly even with clean control, stronger output may help. If time disappears during target changes, another purchase may not fix the real issue. Practice the input until the equipment limitation is clear.

Compare a broad improvement with a narrow one using the stages you currently face. An upgrade that affects every target can be valuable when the entire pace is low. A specialized option earns its cost when a recurring target type or chapter condition creates most of the failures.

Do not spend only because coins are available. Keep a reserve when the next meaningful improvement is not yet clear, and read new equipment descriptions as they appear. A purchase should change a decision or measurable bottleneck, not merely empty the balance.