CRACKSWORD

CRACKSWORD

An evolving prototype: a 2D sword&magic-dueling game set in a surreal fantasy world drawn with colored pencil. Free directional combat, physics-based animations, and surreal magic accompany ragdoll-like puppets fighting to break free from their master.

work in progress and updates in >> CRACKSWORD devlog <<

*** GENERAL INFOS ALPHA v 0.4.4 - Versus COMBAT PLAYTEST***

Gamepads are detected and assigned automatically (joypad1 = player 1, joypad2 = player 2). Without a controller, the game is playable using keyboard and mouse. 

You can also play versus CPU or watch two CPU characters fight each other.

Some duel configuration options are only available using a mouse until i rework the input system and code a keybind menu.

*** CONTROLS ***

[Gamepad]
LEFT STICK = move / crouch
RIGHT STICK = aim (attack/block) + sword drag (during attack)
LT = block / cancel attack
RT = charge / release attack
Y = use power card
LB = jump
RB = dash

menu and duel configuration controls:
START = confirm (menus) / pause (in-game) / start duel-back (duel config menu)
A = select-menu confirm
B = select menu back
Y = show character stats
RB = random character color
LB = default character color
select = activate CPU player

[Keyboard & Mouse]
Q/A = move left
S = crouch
D = move right
SHIFT = dash
SPACE = jump
MOUSE = aim (relative to torso)
LEFT CLICK = charge / release attack
RIGHT CLICK = block / cancel attack
ESC = pause (in-game)