Navigating your Galaxy should feel natural and satisfying, like exploring a real space map. Buddzy gives you a set of gesture-based controls that are super intuitive once you get the hang of them. If you have ever used Google Maps, you already know the basics.
How It Works
Here are the core gestures for moving around your Galaxy:
- Pinch in — Zoom into a specific area of your Galaxy, great for focusing on a cluster of planets
- Pinch out — Zoom out to see your entire Galaxy at once, perfect for getting the big picture
- Drag — Pan the view to explore different areas around your Sun
- Rotate — Swipe to spin the orbital view around your Sun in any direction
Everything is responsive and smooth. There is no lag, no snapping, no awkward transitions. The Galaxy responds to your fingers like a high-end interactive app should. Drag in any direction, zoom to any level, and the view updates instantly.
Zoom Levels
The zoom system has a meaningful range:
- Zoomed all the way in — You can see individual planet details, status badges, and Streak indicators clearly
- Mid zoom — The default view, showing your closest friends with readable detail
- Zoomed all the way out — Full Galaxy view where you can see every single friend planet at once, even if you have 50 or more
The zoom-out view is especially useful when you want a quick overview. It shows you the full shape of your Galaxy — who is close, who is far, and where the clusters of activity are.
Pro Tips
- Start your session by zooming out to get the big picture, then zoom into specific friends you want to interact with
- Use the rotate gesture to spin to friends who might be "behind" your current view — do not forget the Galaxy is 360 degrees
- If you accidentally zoom or pan too far, try zooming back out fully to get your bearings
- Smooth, slow drags give you the most control when navigating a crowded Galaxy
Good to Know
The controls are designed to work on screens of all sizes. On a tablet, you get a wider field of view and more room to navigate. On a phone, the controls are tighter but still fully functional. If you find the gestures too sensitive or not sensitive enough, check your device's touch sensitivity settings — Buddzy respects your system-level preferences.