/**** 
* Plugins
****/ 
var tween = LK.import("@upit/tween.v1");

/**** 
* Classes
****/ 
// Enemy Child (cartoon)
var Child = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	var body = self.attachAsset('child_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 1.0
	});
	self.body = body;
	return self;
});
// Fountain (Goal, cartoon)
var Fountain = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	var f = self.attachAsset('fountain_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	self.f = f;
	return self;
});
// Fridge (Bonus, cartoon)
var Fridge = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	var fridge = self.attachAsset('fridge_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 1.0
	});
	self.fridge = fridge;
	return self;
});
// Player Ice Cream (cartoon)
var IceCream = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	// State: 'normal', 'old', 'melt', 'baby'
	self.state = 'normal';
	self.age = 0; // 0: baby, 1: normal, 2: old, 3: melt
	// Attach cone (cartoon)
	var cone = self.attachAsset('cone_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.0,
		y: 120
	});
	// Attach scoop (ice cream, cartoon)
	var scoop = self.attachAsset('icecream_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 1.0,
		y: 120
	});
	self.scoop = scoop;
	self.cone = cone;
	// For visual aging
	self.setState = function (state) {
		if (state === self.state) return;
		self.state = state;
		if (state === 'normal') {
			scoop.texture = LK.getAsset('icecream_cartoon', {}).texture;
		} else if (state === 'old') {
			scoop.texture = LK.getAsset('icecream_old_cartoon', {}).texture;
		} else if (state === 'melt') {
			scoop.texture = LK.getAsset('icecream_melt_cartoon', {}).texture;
		} else if (state === 'baby') {
			scoop.texture = LK.getAsset('icecream_baby_cartoon', {}).texture;
		}
	};
	// For bonus
	self.resetAge = function () {
		self.age = 0;
		self.setState('normal');
	};
	return self;
});
// Shadow (Safe zone, cartoon)
var Shadow = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	var shadow = self.attachAsset('shadow_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	self.shadow = shadow;
	return self;
});
// Sunbeam (Danger zone, for visual only, cartoon)
var Sunbeam = Container.expand(function () {
	var self = Container.call(this);
	var sunbeam = self.attachAsset('sunbeam_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5
	});
	self.sunbeam = sunbeam;
	return self;
});

/**** 
* Initialize Game
****/ 
var game = new LK.Game({
	backgroundColor: 0x87ceeb // Sky blue
});

/**** 
* Game Code
****/ 
// Fallback for any missing asset
// Cartoon-style image assets (replace simple shapes)
// --- Game Variables ---
var level = 1;
var maxLevel = 10;
var playerSpeed = 18;
var childBaseSpeed = 4.5; // easier: slower child
var childSpeed = childBaseSpeed;
var shadowSpeed = 2.5;
var shadowCount = 5; // easier: more shadows
var shadowMinWidth = 400; // easier: wider shadows
var shadowMaxWidth = 700;
var sunbeamCount = 1; // easier: less sunbeams
var sunbeamSpeed = 1.2;
var fridgeChance = 0.35; // more chance for fridge
var fridgeActive = false;
var fridgeTimer = 0;
var fridgeDuration = 120; // frames
var playerAgingRate = 0.7; // easier: slower aging
var playerMeltRate = 1.1; // easier: slower melt
var playerAge = 0; // 0: baby, 1: normal, 2: old, 3: melt
var playerMaxAge = 3;
var playerInShadow = false;
var playerInFridge = false;
var playerMelt = 0;
var playerMaxMelt = 120; // easier: more margin before melting
var playerMeltWarning = false;
var playerMeltSoundPlayed = false;
var playerOldWarning = false;
var playerOldSoundPlayed = false;
var playerGoalReached = false;
var playerDead = false;
var playerWin = false;
var distanceToGoal = 1500 + (level - 1) * 250; // easier: shorter distance
var distanceTraveled = 0;
var moveDir = {
	up: false,
	down: false,
	left: false,
	right: false
};
var lastMoveTick = 0;
var lastShadowTick = 0;
var lastChildTick = 0;
var lastFridgeTick = 0;
var lastStepSound = 0;
var childChaseDelay = 80; // child starts a bit later
var childChaseStarted = false;
var childChaseTick = 0;
var childCatchDist = 120; // easier: more margin before caught
var shadowList = [];
var sunbeamList = [];
var fridgeObj = null;
var fridgeUsed = false;
var fountainObj = null;
var childObj = null;
var playerObj = null;
var scoreTxt = null;
var levelTxt = null;
var meltBar = null;
// --- Child funny behavior state ---
var childBehavior = {
	mode: "chase",
	// chase, stumble, butterfly, idle
	timer: 0
};
// --- GUI ---
// Score/Level text
scoreTxt = new Text2('0', {
	size: 110,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
scoreTxt.anchor.set(0.5, 0);
LK.gui.top.addChild(scoreTxt);
levelTxt = new Text2('Niveau 1', {
	size: 70,
	fill: 0xFFFFFF
});
levelTxt.anchor.set(0.5, 0);
LK.gui.top.addChild(levelTxt);
levelTxt.y = 120;
// Melt bar (shows how close to melting)
meltBar = new Text2('', {
	size: 60,
	fill: 0xF7E6B2
});
meltBar.anchor.set(0.5, 0);
LK.gui.top.addChild(meltBar);
meltBar.y = 210;
// --- Game Setup ---
function setupLevel() {
	// Reset
	distanceToGoal = 1500 + (level - 1) * 250;
	distanceTraveled = 0;
	playerAgingRate = 0.7 + (level - 1) * 0.13;
	playerMeltRate = 1.1 + (level - 1) * 0.18;
	childSpeed = childBaseSpeed + (level - 1) * 0.8;
	shadowCount = 5 + Math.floor((level - 1) / 2);
	sunbeamCount = 1 + Math.floor((level - 1) / 4);
	fridgeActive = false;
	fridgeUsed = false;
	playerGoalReached = false;
	playerDead = false;
	playerWin = false;
	playerMelt = 0;
	playerMaxMelt = 120;
	playerMeltWarning = false;
	playerMeltSoundPlayed = false;
	playerOldWarning = false;
	playerOldSoundPlayed = false;
	playerInShadow = false;
	playerInFridge = false;
	childChaseStarted = false;
	childChaseTick = 0;
	childCatchDist = 120;
	playerAge = 1;
	playerObj.resetAge();
	childBehavior.mode = "chase";
	childBehavior.timer = 0;
	// Remove old objects
	for (var i = 0; i < shadowList.length; i++) {
		shadowList[i].destroy();
	}
	shadowList = [];
	for (var i = 0; i < sunbeamList.length; i++) {
		sunbeamList[i].destroy();
	}
	sunbeamList = [];
	if (fridgeObj) {
		fridgeObj.destroy();
		fridgeObj = null;
	}
	if (fountainObj) {
		fountainObj.destroy();
		fountainObj = null;
	}
	if (childObj) {
		childObj.destroy();
		childObj = null;
	}
	// Place player at bottom center
	playerObj.x = 2048 / 2;
	playerObj.y = 2732 - 300;
	// Place child at bottom, offset
	childObj = new Child();
	childObj.x = 2048 / 2 + 200;
	childObj.y = 2732 - 300;
	game.addChild(childObj);
	// Place fountain at top center
	fountainObj = new Fountain();
	fountainObj.x = 2048 / 2;
	fountainObj.y = 300;
	game.addChild(fountainObj);
	// Place shadows (random X, Y spaced along path)
	for (var i = 0; i < shadowCount; i++) {
		var s = new Shadow();
		var sx = 300 + Math.random() * (2048 - 600);
		var sy = 2732 - 600 - (i + 1) * (distanceToGoal / (shadowCount + 1));
		s.x = sx;
		s.y = sy;
		// Random width
		var w = shadowMinWidth + Math.random() * (shadowMaxWidth - shadowMinWidth);
		s.shadow.width = w;
		shadowList.push(s);
		game.addChild(s);
	}
	// Place sunbeams (now moving obstacles)
	for (var i = 0; i < sunbeamCount; i++) {
		var sb = new Sunbeam();
		var sbx = 300 + Math.random() * (2048 - 600);
		var sby = 2732 - 600 - (i + 1) * (distanceToGoal / (sunbeamCount + 1));
		sb.x = sbx;
		sb.y = sby;
		// Give each sunbeam a random horizontal speed and direction
		sb.moveDir = Math.random() < 0.5 ? -1 : 1;
		sb.moveSpeed = 2 + Math.random() * 2;
		sunbeamList.push(sb);
		game.addChild(sb);
	}
	// Place fridge (bonus) randomly, only if not already used
	if (Math.random() < fridgeChance) {
		fridgeObj = new Fridge();
		fridgeObj.x = 400 + Math.random() * (2048 - 800);
		fridgeObj.y = 2732 - 600 - Math.random() * (distanceToGoal - 800);
		game.addChild(fridgeObj);
		fridgeActive = true;
	}
	// Place random ice puddles (obstacles that slow player)
	if (typeof puddleList !== "undefined") {
		for (var i = 0; i < puddleList.length; i++) {
			puddleList[i].destroy();
		}
	}
	puddleList = [];
	var puddleCount = 2 + Math.floor(level / 2);
	for (var i = 0; i < puddleCount; i++) {
		var puddle = new Container();
		var puddleAsset = puddle.attachAsset('icecream_melt_cartoon', {
			anchorX: 0.5,
			anchorY: 0.5,
			scaleX: 0.7 + Math.random() * 0.5,
			scaleY: 0.5 + Math.random() * 0.3
		});
		puddle.x = 200 + Math.random() * (2048 - 400);
		puddle.y = 2732 - 600 - Math.random() * (distanceToGoal - 800);
		puddle.slow = 0.5 + Math.random() * 0.3;
		puddleList.push(puddle);
		game.addChild(puddle);
	}
	// Update GUI
	scoreTxt.setText("Distance: " + Math.max(0, Math.floor(distanceToGoal - distanceTraveled)) + "m");
	levelTxt.setText("Niveau " + level);
	meltBar.setText("Fraîcheur: " + Math.max(0, Math.floor(playerMaxMelt - playerMelt)) + "%");
}
// --- Player ---
playerObj = new IceCream();
game.addChild(playerObj);
// --- Directional GUI Buttons ---
// Button size and margin
var guiBtnSize = 220;
var guiBtnMargin = 60;
var guiBtnAlpha = 0.82;
// Create button assets (arrows)
function createGuiButton(dir, x, y, txt) {
	var btn = new Container();
	var btnShape = btn.attachAsset('shadow_cartoon', {
		anchorX: 0.5,
		anchorY: 0.5,
		width: guiBtnSize,
		height: guiBtnSize,
		tint: 0x222222
	});
	btnShape.alpha = guiBtnAlpha;
	var arrow = new Text2(txt, {
		size: 120,
		fill: "#fff"
	});
	arrow.anchor.set(0.5, 0.5);
	btn.addChild(arrow);
	btn.x = x;
	btn.y = y;
	btn.interactive = true;
	btn.buttonMode = true;
	btn.dir = dir;
	return btn;
}
// Arrow unicode: ↑ ↓ ← →
var guiBtnUp = createGuiButton('up', 2048 / 2, 2732 - guiBtnSize * 2 - guiBtnMargin * 2, "↑");
var guiBtnDown = createGuiButton('down', 2048 / 2, 2732 - guiBtnSize / 2 - guiBtnMargin, "↓");
var guiBtnLeft = createGuiButton('left', 2048 / 2 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, 2732 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, "←");
var guiBtnRight = createGuiButton('right', 2048 / 2 + guiBtnSize + guiBtnMargin, 2732 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, "→");
// Add to GUI (bottom overlay)
LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnUp);
LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnDown);
LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnLeft);
LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnRight);
// Button press/release handlers
function setMoveDir(dir, val) {
	moveDir[dir] = val;
}
guiBtnUp.down = function () {
	setMoveDir('up', true);
};
guiBtnUp.up = function () {
	setMoveDir('up', false);
};
guiBtnDown.down = function () {
	setMoveDir('down', true);
};
guiBtnDown.up = function () {
	setMoveDir('down', false);
};
guiBtnLeft.down = function () {
	setMoveDir('left', true);
};
guiBtnLeft.up = function () {
	setMoveDir('left', false);
};
guiBtnRight.down = function () {
	setMoveDir('right', true);
};
guiBtnRight.up = function () {
	setMoveDir('right', false);
};
// Also clear all on global up (in case finger leaves button)
game.up = function (x, y, obj) {
	moveDir.up = false;
	moveDir.down = false;
	moveDir.left = false;
	moveDir.right = false;
};
// --- Main Game Update ---
game.update = function () {
	if (playerDead || playerWin) return;
	// --- Player Movement ---
	// Move player according to direction buttons
	var moveX = 0,
		moveY = 0;
	if (moveDir.up) moveY -= 1;
	if (moveDir.down) moveY += 1;
	if (moveDir.left) moveX -= 1;
	if (moveDir.right) moveX += 1;
	if (moveX !== 0 || moveY !== 0) {
		// Normalize diagonal movement
		var mag = Math.sqrt(moveX * moveX + moveY * moveY);
		moveX /= mag;
		moveY /= mag;
		// Check if on puddle (slow movement)
		var onPuddle = false;
		if (typeof puddleList !== "undefined") {
			for (var i = 0; i < puddleList.length; i++) {
				if (playerObj.intersects(puddleList[i])) {
					onPuddle = true;
					// Play step sound (slippery)
					if (LK.ticks - lastStepSound > 18) {
						LK.getSound('step').play();
						lastStepSound = LK.ticks;
					}
					break;
				}
			}
		}
		var speed = playerSpeed;
		if (onPuddle) {
			speed *= 0.4;
			LK.effects.flashObject(playerObj, 0x6ec6f1, 200);
		}
		// Move and clamp to game area
		var newX = playerObj.x + moveX * speed;
		var newY = playerObj.y + moveY * speed;
		newX = Math.max(100, Math.min(2048 - 100, newX));
		newY = Math.max(200, Math.min(2732 - 100, newY));
		// Only count distance if moving up (towards goal)
		if (distanceTraveled < distanceToGoal && newY < playerObj.y) {
			distanceTraveled += playerObj.y - newY;
		}
		playerObj.x = newX;
		playerObj.y = newY;
		// Play step sound if moved
		if ((playerObj.x !== playerObj.lastX || playerObj.y !== playerObj.lastY) && LK.ticks - lastStepSound > 12) {
			LK.getSound('step').play();
			lastStepSound = LK.ticks;
		}
	}
	playerObj.lastX = playerObj.x;
	playerObj.lastY = playerObj.y;
	// --- Shadows ---
	playerInShadow = false;
	for (var i = 0; i < shadowList.length; i++) {
		var s = shadowList[i];
		if (playerObj.intersects(s)) {
			playerInShadow = true;
			break;
		}
	}
	// --- Sunbeams (moving obstacles, dangerous) ---
	for (var i = 0; i < sunbeamList.length; i++) {
		var sb = sunbeamList[i];
		// Move sunbeam horizontally, bounce at screen edges
		sb.x += sb.moveDir * sb.moveSpeed;
		if (sb.x < 200) {
			sb.x = 200;
			sb.moveDir = 1;
		}
		if (sb.x > 2048 - 200) {
			sb.x = 2048 - 200;
			sb.moveDir = -1;
		}
		// If player touches a sunbeam, instant melt!
		if (!playerDead && playerObj.intersects(sb)) {
			playerObj.setState('melt');
			playerDead = true;
			LK.effects.flashScreen(0xffe066, 1200);
			LK.getSound('melt').play();
			LK.showGameOver();
			return;
		}
	}
	// --- Fridge (bonus) ---
	if (fridgeObj && !fridgeUsed && playerObj.intersects(fridgeObj)) {
		playerInFridge = true;
		fridgeUsed = true;
		playerObj.resetAge();
		playerMelt = 0;
		LK.getSound('bonus').play();
		// Animate fridge
		tween(fridgeObj, {
			alpha: 0
		}, {
			duration: 600,
			onFinish: function onFinish() {
				fridgeObj.destroy();
				fridgeObj = null;
			}
		});
	} else {
		playerInFridge = false;
	}
	// --- Melting / Aging ---
	if (playerInFridge) {
		// No aging/melting
	} else if (playerInShadow) {
		// Age slowly (recover a little freshness in shadow)
		playerMelt -= 0.5;
		if (playerMelt < 0) playerMelt = 0;
	} else {
		// In sun: melt at exactly -1% per second (1% of playerMaxMelt per 60 ticks)
		playerMelt += playerMaxMelt / 100 / 60;
		if (!playerMeltWarning && playerMelt > playerMaxMelt * 0.7) {
			playerMeltWarning = true;
			LK.effects.flashObject(playerObj, 0xffe066, 400);
			LK.getSound('melt').play();
		}
		if (playerMelt > playerMaxMelt) {
			// Melted!
			playerObj.setState('melt');
			playerDead = true;
			LK.effects.flashScreen(0xffe066, 1200);
			LK.showGameOver();
			return;
		}
	}
	// Age visually if in sun for long
	if (playerMelt > playerMaxMelt * 0.4 && playerMelt < playerMaxMelt * 0.7) {
		playerObj.setState('old');
	} else if (playerMelt <= playerMaxMelt * 0.4) {
		playerObj.setState('normal');
	}
	// --- Child (enemy) ---
	if (!childChaseStarted) {
		childChaseTick++;
		if (childChaseTick > childChaseDelay) {
			childChaseStarted = true;
			childBehavior.mode = "chase";
			childBehavior.timer = 0;
		}
	} else {
		// --- Child funny behaviors ---
		childBehavior.timer--;
		if (childBehavior.timer <= 0) {
			// Randomly pick a new behavior
			var r = Math.random();
			if (r < 0.15) {
				childBehavior.mode = "stumble";
				childBehavior.timer = 40 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 30);
			} else if (r < 0.30) {
				childBehavior.mode = "butterfly";
				childBehavior.timer = 50 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 40);
			} else if (r < 0.40) {
				childBehavior.mode = "idle";
				childBehavior.timer = 30 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 20);
			} else {
				childBehavior.mode = "chase";
				childBehavior.timer = 60 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 60);
			}
		}
		var cx = childObj.x,
			cy = childObj.y;
		var px = playerObj.x,
			py = playerObj.y;
		var dx = px - cx,
			dy = py - cy;
		var dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy);
		if (childBehavior.mode === "chase") {
			if (dist > 1) {
				var step = Math.min(childSpeed, dist);
				childObj.x += dx / dist * step;
				childObj.y += dy / dist * step;
			}
		} else if (childBehavior.mode === "stumble") {
			// Stumble: move erratically, slower
			var angle = Math.random() * Math.PI * 2;
			childObj.x += Math.cos(angle) * 2.5;
			childObj.y += Math.sin(angle) * 2.5;
		} else if (childBehavior.mode === "butterfly") {
			// Butterfly: move in a small circle
			var t = LK.ticks % 360;
			childObj.x += Math.cos(t / 20) * 2.2;
			childObj.y += Math.sin(t / 20) * 2.2;
		} else if (childBehavior.mode === "idle") {
			// Idle: stand still, maybe wiggle a bit
			childObj.x += Math.sin(LK.ticks / 10) * 0.5;
		}
		// If child catches player (only if chasing)
		if (childBehavior.mode === "chase" && dist < childCatchDist) {
			playerDead = true;
			LK.effects.flashScreen(0xff0000, 1200);
			LK.getSound('danger').play();
			LK.showGameOver();
			return;
		}
	}
	// --- Goal (Fountain) ---
	if (!playerGoalReached && playerObj.intersects(fountainObj)) {
		playerGoalReached = true;
		playerWin = true;
		playerObj.setState('baby');
		LK.getSound('goal').play();
		LK.effects.flashScreen(0x4ecdc4, 1200);
		LK.setScore(level);
		if (level >= maxLevel) {
			LK.showYouWin();
		} else {
			// Next level after short delay
			LK.setTimeout(function () {
				level++;
				setupLevel();
			}, 1200);
		}
		return;
	}
	// --- Update GUI ---
	scoreTxt.setText("Distance: " + Math.max(0, Math.floor(distanceToGoal - distanceTraveled)) + "m");
	levelTxt.setText("Niveau " + level);
	meltBar.setText("Fraîcheur: " + Math.max(0, Math.floor(playerMaxMelt - playerMelt)) + "%");
};
// --- Start Game ---
setupLevel();
// --- Music ---
LK.playMusic('summer', {
	fade: {
		start: 0,
		end: 1,
		duration: 1200
	}
});

===================================================================
--- original.js
+++ change.js
@@ -324,36 +324,99 @@
 }
 // --- Player ---
 playerObj = new IceCream();
 game.addChild(playerObj);
-// --- Touch-to-move Controls ---
-// When the player taps anywhere on the screen, move the ice cream directly to that position (clamped to game area)
-game.down = function (x, y, obj) {
-	// Clamp to game area (leave 100px margin horizontally, 200px top, 100px bottom)
-	var newX = Math.max(100, Math.min(2048 - 100, x));
-	var newY = Math.max(200, Math.min(2732 - 100, y));
-	playerObj.x = newX;
-	playerObj.y = newY;
+// --- Directional GUI Buttons ---
+// Button size and margin
+var guiBtnSize = 220;
+var guiBtnMargin = 60;
+var guiBtnAlpha = 0.82;
+// Create button assets (arrows)
+function createGuiButton(dir, x, y, txt) {
+	var btn = new Container();
+	var btnShape = btn.attachAsset('shadow_cartoon', {
+		anchorX: 0.5,
+		anchorY: 0.5,
+		width: guiBtnSize,
+		height: guiBtnSize,
+		tint: 0x222222
+	});
+	btnShape.alpha = guiBtnAlpha;
+	var arrow = new Text2(txt, {
+		size: 120,
+		fill: "#fff"
+	});
+	arrow.anchor.set(0.5, 0.5);
+	btn.addChild(arrow);
+	btn.x = x;
+	btn.y = y;
+	btn.interactive = true;
+	btn.buttonMode = true;
+	btn.dir = dir;
+	return btn;
+}
+// Arrow unicode: ↑ ↓ ← →
+var guiBtnUp = createGuiButton('up', 2048 / 2, 2732 - guiBtnSize * 2 - guiBtnMargin * 2, "↑");
+var guiBtnDown = createGuiButton('down', 2048 / 2, 2732 - guiBtnSize / 2 - guiBtnMargin, "↓");
+var guiBtnLeft = createGuiButton('left', 2048 / 2 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, 2732 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, "←");
+var guiBtnRight = createGuiButton('right', 2048 / 2 + guiBtnSize + guiBtnMargin, 2732 - guiBtnSize - guiBtnMargin, "→");
+// Add to GUI (bottom overlay)
+LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnUp);
+LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnDown);
+LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnLeft);
+LK.gui.bottom.addChild(guiBtnRight);
+// Button press/release handlers
+function setMoveDir(dir, val) {
+	moveDir[dir] = val;
+}
+guiBtnUp.down = function () {
+	setMoveDir('up', true);
 };
-game.move = function (x, y, obj) {
-	// Optional: allow dragging finger to move ice cream continuously
-	var newX = Math.max(100, Math.min(2048 - 100, x));
-	var newY = Math.max(200, Math.min(2732 - 100, y));
-	playerObj.x = newX;
-	playerObj.y = newY;
+guiBtnUp.up = function () {
+	setMoveDir('up', false);
 };
+guiBtnDown.down = function () {
+	setMoveDir('down', true);
+};
+guiBtnDown.up = function () {
+	setMoveDir('down', false);
+};
+guiBtnLeft.down = function () {
+	setMoveDir('left', true);
+};
+guiBtnLeft.up = function () {
+	setMoveDir('left', false);
+};
+guiBtnRight.down = function () {
+	setMoveDir('right', true);
+};
+guiBtnRight.up = function () {
+	setMoveDir('right', false);
+};
+// Also clear all on global up (in case finger leaves button)
 game.up = function (x, y, obj) {
-	// No action needed on up
+	moveDir.up = false;
+	moveDir.down = false;
+	moveDir.left = false;
+	moveDir.right = false;
 };
 // --- Main Game Update ---
 game.update = function () {
 	if (playerDead || playerWin) return;
 	// --- Player Movement ---
-	// No automatic movement; playerObj.x/y is set directly by tap/move handlers
-	// Only count distance if player moved up (towards goal) since last frame
-	if (typeof playerObj.lastY === "undefined") playerObj.lastY = playerObj.y;
-	if (distanceTraveled < distanceToGoal && playerObj.y < playerObj.lastY) {
-		// Check if player is on a puddle (slow movement)
+	// Move player according to direction buttons
+	var moveX = 0,
+		moveY = 0;
+	if (moveDir.up) moveY -= 1;
+	if (moveDir.down) moveY += 1;
+	if (moveDir.left) moveX -= 1;
+	if (moveDir.right) moveX += 1;
+	if (moveX !== 0 || moveY !== 0) {
+		// Normalize diagonal movement
+		var mag = Math.sqrt(moveX * moveX + moveY * moveY);
+		moveX /= mag;
+		moveY /= mag;
+		// Check if on puddle (slow movement)
 		var onPuddle = false;
 		if (typeof puddleList !== "undefined") {
 			for (var i = 0; i < puddleList.length; i++) {
 				if (playerObj.intersects(puddleList[i])) {
@@ -366,21 +429,30 @@
 					break;
 				}
 			}
 		}
+		var speed = playerSpeed;
 		if (onPuddle) {
-			distanceTraveled += (playerObj.lastY - playerObj.y) * 0.4;
-			// Optional: flash player blue
+			speed *= 0.4;
 			LK.effects.flashObject(playerObj, 0x6ec6f1, 200);
-		} else {
-			distanceTraveled += playerObj.lastY - playerObj.y;
 		}
+		// Move and clamp to game area
+		var newX = playerObj.x + moveX * speed;
+		var newY = playerObj.y + moveY * speed;
+		newX = Math.max(100, Math.min(2048 - 100, newX));
+		newY = Math.max(200, Math.min(2732 - 100, newY));
+		// Only count distance if moving up (towards goal)
+		if (distanceTraveled < distanceToGoal && newY < playerObj.y) {
+			distanceTraveled += playerObj.y - newY;
+		}
+		playerObj.x = newX;
+		playerObj.y = newY;
+		// Play step sound if moved
+		if ((playerObj.x !== playerObj.lastX || playerObj.y !== playerObj.lastY) && LK.ticks - lastStepSound > 12) {
+			LK.getSound('step').play();
+			lastStepSound = LK.ticks;
+		}
 	}
-	// Play step sound if player moved
-	if ((playerObj.x !== playerObj.lastX || playerObj.y !== playerObj.lastY) && LK.ticks - lastStepSound > 12) {
-		LK.getSound('step').play();
-		lastStepSound = LK.ticks;
-	}
 	playerObj.lastX = playerObj.x;
 	playerObj.lastY = playerObj.y;
 	// --- Shadows ---
 	playerInShadow = false;