SNoWay
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❄️ About the Game
SNoWay is a fast-paced (not really) winter defense game
You play as a living snowball, rolling around and collecting snow to grow bigger and stronger.
Your mission: protect the snowman from waves of attacking candles(cubes yet) that are trying to melt him down.
Every bit of snow you gather increases your size — and your strength.
But beware: the bigger you are, the harder it is to maneuver.
Collect snow, build momentum, and use your snowballs wisely — they can destroy enemies or heal your fragile snowman.
How long can you keep him safe before he melts away?
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Developer Notes
- Builds:- The Post-jam version (SNoWayWindows_v1.1) is available with minor values tweaks and balance adjustments.
- The original SNoWayWindows build remains below for judging purposes.
- Gameplay:
- Target lock on does not predict enemy movement, but you can still shoot ahead of enemy manually.
- If the game is too easy - just keep playing. If you get bored or don't want to wait, you can intentionally lose to check out the snowman melting mechanic and game over screen.
- The camera spin has no gameplay purpose — it’s just cool. Try it out!
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🎮 Gameplay Features
- Grow by Collecting Snow — Roll across the field to gather snow and increase your mass.
- Defend the Snowman — Stop waves of candle enemies from reaching him.
- Throw Snowballs — Launch snowballs to destroy candles or heal your snowman.
- Endless Defense Mode — Survive as long as possible — every second counts.
- Typo on the game over screen - Unbelievable...
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🖼️ Showcase
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⌨️ Controls
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move | Move your mouse — the snowball follows |
| Stop Moving | Right Mouse Button |
| Throw Snowball | Left Mouse Button |
| Rotate Camera | Q / E |
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🛠️ Post-jam changes Log
- SNoWayWindows_v1.1 - Tweaked gameplay values for balance, disabled mouse cursor
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🛠️ Development Info
- Engine: Unity
- Additional tools: Blender, Photoshop, Audacity
- Roles:
- Design, Code, Art, SFX: Viktor Pariienko (@skale)
- Note: Unfortunately, I made a tessellation shader that isn't supported by WebGL, so only Windows build available
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