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Do Not Shoot Aliens – Overview

Type: Game

Developer: World Domination Software LLC

What Is Do Not Shoot Aliens?

Do Not Shoot Aliens is a game that flips the standard shooter premise on its head. Rather than eliminating every target in sight, players must distinguish allies from threats and hold their fire when confronted with friendly or neutral entities. Quick identification, situational awareness, and trigger discipline determine success.

Purpose

Do Not Shoot Aliens is designed for players who want:

A precision challenge that rewards careful observation over reflexive shooting.
Escalating difficulty as encounter speed and visual complexity increase.
A fresh take on the action genre built around restraint rather than aggression.

Features

Feature	Description
Identification mechanics	Players must evaluate targets under time pressure before firing.
Escalating wave design	Encounters grow faster and more visually complex as the game progresses.
Score system	Points awarded for correct holds and correct shots; deducted for friendly fire.
Multiple environments	Different backdrops and alien designs challenge visual recognition.
Platform support	PC (Windows and Linux).

Architecture

Do Not Shoot Aliens is a standalone single-player application. All game logic runs client-side.

Key components:

Game client – Core application handling rendering, input, and game logic.
Scoring service – Optional cloud-side service for leaderboards and personal bests.

Development Status

Area	Status
Core gameplay	In development
PC (Windows/Linux) support	Planned
Leaderboards	Planned
Additional environments	Planned

For current priorities, see the Roadmap discussions.

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