Throes of the Javelin

Throes of the Javelin

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overall: 4.53
fun: 4.38
innovation: 4.31
theme: 3.93
graphics: 4.64
audio: 4.41
mood: 4.40

Thanks for ranking us 3rd overall! More coming soon...


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Welcome

Use your javelin to traverse a vast subterranean underground labyrinth with hidden collectibles. Throw the spear to knock yourself back and create platforms; summon it back to get its momentum.

Note: The game might be a bit challenging

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KG6u8WH64
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Controls

- A and D to move
- Space to jump
- Left click to throw and summon

Gamepad

- Right joystick to aim
- Left joystick to move
- Left bumper to jump
- Right bumper to throw and summon
- *Might be a little broken*

*The javelin can only be summoned once before touching the ground*

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A speedrun version (windows) with leaderboard rankings is now available on itch.io!

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The positive reception has inspired us to expand it into a full Steam release.

We've set up a Discord server to share updates, gather your feedback, and reach out for playtesting as we build more of the game.

If you’re interested in any of that, here's the Discord link. See you there!

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