LD39 Compo: Trindle Armored Defense

Trindle Armored Defense

> Game files and Source Code are here. (Windows Executable only) ( I suggest you read the hints before playing... Unless you like to experience things first hand)
p.s. windows exe and a needed file are in ZIP, direct download link of the zip file is down in the description. Or just go to the dropbox and download- "Trindle Armored Defense GAME" zip file.

COMPO entry by @vkmicro (Vasiliy Ulin)
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Trindle Armored Defense: Lieutenant, defend the base until reinforcements arrive, the base can deliver a powerful blow to all the foes on the field and even repair you, but the energy is limited. Do not run out or you're doomed!

__Controls in the Menu__
>Q or E - to select a tank
>space - to begin the mission (or wait for the timer)

__Controls in the Game__
>W - move up
>S - move down
>A - move left
>D - move right
>F - special ability (base blast)
>R - to go back to main menu (can select a new tank and start over)
>Esc - to end the game

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Goal of the game
>Survive for just under 7 minutes in an ever growing challenge until reinforcements arrive.

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here's a gameplay video by one of my friends who plays it like a pro on his first try. Note: I didn't explain any of the below hints to him

Hints and Spoilers

__Hint 1__ The base circle expands and shrinks based on how much energy the base has.
__Hint 2__ The circle is the capture radius for the enemies and a heal radius for you (don't let it get too large else enemies will be able to start capturing it faster)
__Hint 2__ The enemies start capturing the base when they're inside the circle.
__Hint 3__ Base heals you if you're within the circle range at a cost of 1 energy for 1 durability.
__Hint 4__ Base gets energy surges / replenishment at specific time intervals, so don't be shy to use the 'F' skill, but do use it wisely else you will run out of energy.
__Hint 5__ If multiple enemies are capping the base, killing one will not reset the timer (hint: use F skill if more than 1 enemy are capping the base)

LD39 is my 2nd LD entry, first one was LD38. I think I made a significant improvement. Took me about 29 to 30 hours of total work time to finish this. I sacrificed a lot of sleep.... time to sleep for 12 hours. Good night everyone.

Please share your honest opinion of the game, what your favorite vehicle to use was and also your score :D
AND THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!