TSUNAGARI TOWER: Phoebe's Ascent

THIS IS A SUBMISSION TO GAME MAKER'S TOOLKIT GAME JAM 2022.
↓ YES YOU CAN ROTATE PIECES PLEASE READ THE CONTROLS ↓

1. Controls

Mouse to navigate.

While ingame, press left mouse button to the current piece (above the field) down. Pieces can be placed anywhere (including over already placed pieces, except for gray pieces).

Use the scroll wheel, or X and Z, to rotate your current piece.

2. Gameplay

Connect similarly colored pieces from one side to the other to clear them. Clearing pieces gives you power, and power causes you to attack enemies.  Larger, branching connections give more power. Your goal is to clear all 10 levels without being defeated.
Additionally, clearing pieces gives you XP, which can be used to upgrade your stats in between stages. 
Some enemies will attack with gray pieces, which cannot be overwritten and will be cleared when pieces are cleared near it.

NOTE: This game is hard. It's designed that way. If you can't get past the first few stages, try changing your strategy, or your weapon of choice. Try not to overwrite too many pieces as well.

3. Story

There exists a tower, far away from civilization, where a dragon lives. They say that the one who slays the dragon will have their greatest wish granted. Many have tried to climb the tower to no avail. 

Enter Phoebe, a young girl who wishes to defeat the dragon and have her wish granted. Will she be able to survive the trials of Tsunagari Tower?

4. Credits

This game was developed solo by @pibolib.  (@pibolib#2222 on Discord)

5. Known Issues

The web version will occasionally have audio crackling, this is mostly unavoidable on my side. Please play the Windows version if it is detrimental to your experience.