Made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 32.
I did a bit more work on this game here: NEG
A multiplayer platform fighting game that requires control pads.
Controls (Xbox controller):
Move: Left Stick
Fire Grapple: Right Stick
Jump: A Button
Dash: X Button
Cancel Grapple: B Button
Retract Grapple: Hold Right Trigger/Bumper
Ball Mode: Hold Left Trigger/Bumper or Hold the X Button
Controls (Playstation controller):
Move: Left Stick
Fire Grapple: Right Stick
Jump: X Button
Dash: Square Button
Cancel Grapple: Circle Button
Retract Grapple: Hold R2/R1 Button
Ball Mode: Hold L2/L1 or Hold the Square Button
The aim of the game is to eliminate the other players. You damage other players by slamming into them as hard as you can while in ‘ball mode’. You also take less damage and bounce while in ball mode.
Many thanks to Sean Cannock for supplying the music and most of the sound effects.
There seems to be a small bug in the web player that causes the health bars to flicker sometimes. I’ll see what I can do to fix it.
Gamer24h Editor's Take
NEG – LD caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. Developer joshdbb has done a remarkable job of drawing players into its world, earning our admiration with its attention to detail. Its innovative take on the Platformer genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!