# Reference Packet · Wake Vector

## What was observed

- Official itch aggregate: `Uncanny Cat Golf` is rated 4.9/5 from 249 ratings. This proves source affection, not Wake Vector retention. <https://slappyhappy2000.itch.io/uncanny-cat-golf>
- Independent review describes minimal-stroke aiming while an autonomous pursuer closes and contact ends the attempt. <https://goldenquarter.club/2025/02/22/uncanny-cat-golf/>
- Independent long play: 45:34, plus 51:43, 63:11 and 96:51 corroborating plays. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzyxCjyUQ1Y>
- Community feedback specifically names easy understanding, fair difficulty, enjoyable unpredictability and new mechanics keeping play fresh. <https://itch.io/t/4418790/peak-game-i-have-a-small-suggestion>

## Must keep

1. A simple aim/release action becomes tense because danger keeps closing.
2. A bad shot changes both the current position and the next safe decision.
3. Failure is attributable to hesitation, force, route or recovery angle.

## Original transformation

Wake Vector uses no cats, golf course, holes, clubs, music, source levels, meme content, code or assets. Each complete player trajectory becomes the hunter route on the next beat. This trail inheritance is the stripped recurring decision the Core must validate.

## Evidence limitation

The video-frame skill was attempted, but its supplied shell script requires WSL and this host has no default distribution. No local screenshots were produced, so long-play evidence remains soft video observation/metadata rather than frame-certified proof.
