Pre-description:

This version is the jam version of the game, for which I had to cut a few things due to time. I'm quite happy with it still, I feel like it can be a nice time killer. I'm planning on updating the game with maybe a few achievments and tying them to the Newgrounds system, as of know, those things don't exist.

Feel free to give any feedback as it can help the further development once the jam rating is over! Thanks!

One Last Swing

This project is my entry for the Samurai Game Jam 2024 with subtheme: Luck! 🍀

Story:

Patrolling the border you get a message about enemy groups flooding your territory. Now it is up to you to make it back home and ensure the safety of your family!

Controls:

https://tempupload.ngfiles.com/1156000/iu_1156017_8016086.png

Use X to unsheathe your sword before the clash. If you do not have it out, you will automatically lose. Use ⬇️⬆️ to move your sword between the 3 stances of: High, Mid and Low.

The enemy will attack after a certain time has elapsed, just after they step back! Take that moment to adjust your stance to achieve victory!

Gameplay:

Beat 10 levels to make it back home, and if you feel like it, push your luck further into the endless challenge.

One Last Swing is a Rock-Paper-Scissor like dueling game, where you need to choose the correct stand to overcome your opponents, to regain your honor and to make it back home.

High stance beats middle, middle stance beats low and low stance beats high!

High > Mid > Low > High

https://tempupload.ngfiles.com/1156000/iu_1156018_8016086.png

Each opponent is part of an enemy unit, marked by their flags and clothing colors. Enemy units are trained the same, so use your experience to determine how they are gonna swing.

https://tempupload.ngfiles.com/1156000/iu_1156019_8016086.png

The game also takes inspiration from Punch Out, so keep your eyes peeled for clues that help you figure out things faster!

Ko-fi Articles:

If you are interested in the development process, I have several articles outlining code examples and thought processes used in the game!

https://github.com/Achie72/kofi-articles#one-last-swing---samurai-game-jam-2024

The game development was also streamed, so you can jump into VODs if that is to your liking!

Dev Streams/Videos

Support:

Once the jam is over, the game will be available for FREE on the Lexaloffle BBS. Itch and my Ko-fi page are possibilities to support my work and enjoy the pre-exported binaries!

If you like this work, feel free to browse around my page and maybe check out my Ko-fi blog https://ko-fi.com/achiegamedev , where you can support me with a price of a coffee, to be able to fuel my coding habits and gain more retro games!

https://linktr.ee/AchieGameDev

Big thanks to Csöndi for supporting my work over at Ko-fi