Project: Phenotype

PHENOTYPE

Biological Evolution Sandbox

Run genetic experiments on Subject Alpha. Force mutations, migrate across hostile biomes, and watch adaptation — or extinction — unfold cycle by cycle.

No hand-holding. No win screen. Just raw evolutionary pressure and phenotype drift.

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Core Mechanics

• Generational Cycles: Real-time monitoring of vital signs (temp, O₂, nutrients, radiation).
• 8 Major Trait Systems: Nervous, sensory, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, skeletal, integumentary + baseline stats.
• Metabolic Slider: Manually push survival limits by tuning baseline energy costs.
• Trigger Mutation: Spend RNA points to introduce random genetic drift on demand.
• Adaptive Environments: Migrate through Temperate Forests, Arctic Tundra, Deserts, Underwater Abyss, High Altitudes, and Radioactive Wastelands.
• Live Phenotype Readout: Track O₂ Efficiency, Radiation Resistance, Pressure Tolerance, and more in real-time.
• Persistence: Accumulate DNA fragments and epigenetic memory across your entire lineage.

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Controls

▶️ Play/Pause — Advance or freeze evolutionary cycles.
🧬 Trigger Mutation — Spend 10 RNA to force a genetic roll.
🌍 Migrate — Relocate Subject Alpha to a new biome.
⚡ Metabolic Rate — Fine-tune the cost of living.
📊 Trait Tabs — Deep-dive into specific system adaptations.

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"Leave it running. Come back later. See what survived the apocalypse you designed."

Built as a pure client-side React toy / v0.dev experiment. Featuring a dark theme, minimal UI, and maximum chaos potential.

Made with curiosity and bad ideas. Enjoy breaking Subject Alpha.