Bookshelf Brawl

Bookshelf Brawl

This game is from the old Ludum Dare platform. You can try viewing the original page on Web Archive
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audio: 2.80
coolness: 0.97
fun: 3.24
graphics: 2.39
humor: 3.11
innovation: 2.98
mood: 2.89
overall: 3.33
theme: 3.67
Everything was normal at the library. Until it wasn't. An all out brawl has broken out, and no one knows what they're fighting for! Throw books and use their special abilities in this local multiplayer battle game to reign victorious! For 2-4 players.

Controls:
Player 1 - WASD (Move/Turn), E (Throw book)
Player 2 - Arrow Keys (Move/Turn), Right Shift (Throw book)
Player 3 - IJKL (Move/Turn), O (Throw book)
Player 4 - TFGH (Move/Turn), Y (Throw book)

Types of books:
Generic book - no effect, deals damage
The Great Gatsby - creates a green light that heals 1 health by the first player to step into it. Book is consumed.
Dictionary - Slows player hit by book temporarily.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Person hit has position switched with thrower.
Dracula - Thrower gains 1 health when player is hit.
Fahrenheit 451 - Fire temporarily prevents person hit from throwing books.

Credits:
Adam V. (wizered67) - Programming, game design
Kevin L. (Kayfon) - Music
Josh D. (Hoovyscoot) - Graphics

Made in Game Maker, sound effects made with SFXR
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