First Cut - Gameplay (A small Local multiplayer fighting game)

-- First Cut - Gameplay (A small Local multiplayer fighting game) --
Face off against a friend or fight the computer.
This game can be played with a gamepad or a keyboard. At least one gamepad is required for multiplayer.

Use the D-pad or arrow-keys to move.
Hold up and down to aim your sword.
Double tap left or right to dash.
Press X/[] or (Z on keyboard) to attack.
Attacks can be blocked by holding your sword at the correct height. Pressing nothing will block mid-attacks.
When two attacks meet in the air they will be parried.
First attack to connect will win the match.
Hit select or spacebar to restart the game and return to the menu.

This game is a prototype and is rough around the edges, especially the menu. Choose your mode using up and down, and press start to launch.

Let me know in the comments if you have any feedback or suggestions about the gameplay.

If you find any bugs or crashes please leave a comment so I can investigate.

https://drasnus.itch.io/first-cut

Published Oct 10, 2017
Status Prototype
Platforms Windows
Author Drasnus
Genre Action, Fighting
Tags 2D, Gore, Local multiplayer, Multiplayer, Pixel Art

-- First Cut - Gameplay (A small Local multiplayer fighting game) --