Ludum Dare #29compo

Spelunker Boxing

by ntr

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.76

Fun★★★★★★★★★★4.00

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.13

Theme★★★★★★★★★★1.84

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.92

Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.28

Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.79

Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.44

Coolness★★★★★★★★★★73%

Controls:
A/D to move left and right
W/S to block high or low attacks
Space to punch

Menu:
WASD + Space

The goal is to punch the other guy off the ring.
The single player mode makes you fight 3 different CPUs, each harder than the last. The first to 3 points wins.

Created over 46 hours with Game Maker 8.

The only way this ties into the theme is the fact that the characters kind of look like the guy from Spelunker. It was the best I could do. Also, don't try turbo mode if you have a faint heart.

This was my first LD, so there was a lot I didn't get to accomplish with this. My original idea was something like a turn-based fighting game with cards, but it quickly spiraled downwards from there.

Comments27

tschery27 Apr 2014, 23:50

pure awesomeness =D though I dont quite get how this is connected to the theme

Clinthoney28 Apr 2014, 02:57

As tscherry said its not really based on the theme. But overall love the classic feeling of the game.

Thein28 Apr 2014, 03:00

Really fun. Awesome graphics! The theme is barely there, but it's still a great game.

Ratchetmon28 Apr 2014, 05:32

This game is really fun.

alvarop28 Apr 2014, 05:34

Loved this game. I guess it's connected to the theme because it takes place underground and the characters are spelunkers?

This is like a boxing NIDHOGG.

Idkfawin3228 Apr 2014, 05:51

I loved how the crowd would vibrate when a punch occurred. Also, for some reason I really felt determined to beat ??? because he kept whooping me

Garris28 Apr 2014, 05:52

I am absolutely terrible at this game. I love it though. It's simple, but with just enough complexity and speed you keep your brain in panic mode. The graphics look a little MSPainty, but they're consistent and all the pieces go together well. Solid entry.

EpiphanyG28 Apr 2014, 05:59

I love this game!

The punches connect really nicely and I like the way you have to follow up by moving if you land a punch - makes it not just about tapping punch all the time.

Very loose connection to the theme but this takes underground boxing to another level. ;)

jtpup028 Apr 2014, 06:02

I made you a trophy, this game oozes fantasm.

whalebot28 Apr 2014, 06:28

Pretty fun game, although didn't really fit the theme. That being said, the computer is better at boxing than I am...

Blueberry Soft28 Apr 2014, 09:42

I... can't believe I beat it. I think I broke my left arm. My hand's not working right. Good job. Good game.

hirngespinst28 Apr 2014, 14:41

fun game - really liked it. Also not sure how this connects to beneath the surface.

mrspeaker28 Apr 2014, 16:55

I can't run this (now windows, so didn't rate it) buut... Spelunker Boxing is the best game name in the comp.

tschery28 Apr 2014, 22:30

couldnt rate when I first commented so here goes my rating. It feels very polished especially the difficulty curve. Didnt quite manage to beat the green silouet guy =)

edibletoaster29 Apr 2014, 07:27

Love this game. It's so good. Can't wait to play this local multiplayer

Ludipe29 Apr 2014, 12:28

I liked the game, reminds me to nidhogg. The NPCs were hard, lucky for me i found some cheap strategies ^^

Great game!

samooJAM29 Apr 2014, 17:50

It's been a long while since last time I played any boxing game. This one was quite fun. A bit too much luck based gameplay but not bad. Good job!

spartangeek29 Apr 2014, 23:21

cool game

Neonlare29 Apr 2014, 23:24

Pretty damn fun! Pretty awesome, didn't feel too close to the theme but it was enjoyable none the less, awesome :).

Sparrow29 Apr 2014, 23:28

Really enjoyed this. Very good boxing game.
Green ?? is really hard, I need to bring that sucka down!

Brian Corr30 Apr 2014, 02:21

This is really very cool. The ai seems a bit cheap, although I think it would be great in multi. Good job! I think you're right though, it's not especially theme-appropriate.

Great job!

Mekuri1 May 2014, 06:56

Funny game, although the last fight especially was more button smashing than playing :P - Not really related to the theme, but a decent game nonetheless.

berareu2 May 2014, 17:36

It was amazing! Managed to finish the singleplayer and I even played a versus match with my girlfriend...we had a LOT of fun! Probably the most fun out of all the other entries I've played till now! Fantastic work!

gabbsson2 May 2014, 17:49

Loved it, who cares about the theme when the game is this awesome!

ChuiGum5 May 2014, 03:22

Very very fun, love it! I really like the defense mechanic too!

sP0CkEr25 May 2014, 03:48

fun game - good job

ThingoStudios11 May 2014, 19:01

I felt like there was less depth to the game than I thought there would be. Still enjoyable multiplayer.