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# Gameplay Flow

The player begins at the main menu, and pressing 'play' starts the game. The game opens with a battle. If the player wins, they move on to the next phase. However, if they lose, all progress is reset, and they must start from the beginning. Upon reaching the end of an area, the player must face the area's boss. Defeating the boss allows them to proceed to the next area, where the cycle repeats.

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