HOLD THE LINEOrbit Defender
Action · Survival
ACTION · GUARD & COUNTER
Glyph Duel.
Play Glyph Duel, a free boss combat game. Match telegraphed guards, counter during openings and defeat eight increasingly demanding guardians.
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Counter artist
Reach 800 points to unlock this local achievement.
THE IDEA
Read the tell. Own the opening.
The guardian shows LEFT, RIGHT or DUCK before attacking. Hold the matching guard when the windup ends. A successful defense exposes a brief STRIKE opening: counter to remove one health point. Taking three hits ends the duel; a 120-second limit prevents endlessly guarding without attacking. Across eight guardians, windups and counter windows shorten while health increases. Land consecutive counters for combo points and preserve shields for a victory bonus.
A tip for your next round
Do not mash Strike during windup; it only works when the opening is visible. Read each new glyph instead of holding the previous guard. Release competing touch guards before choosing the next one.
Glyph Duel: questions and answers
Can I attack before blocking?
The guardian is protected during windup. Match its telegraph first, then counter in the visible STRIKE window.
Do later guardians require faster reactions forever?
No. Windups and openings have minimum durations. The eight-duel campaign has a defined endpoint rather than unbounded speed.
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