The Fighteggs (2021)

Genres: Fighting

PC	Released: 2021-10-04
Web	Released: 2021-10-04

Developers

mariotabasco

itch.io (https://mariotabasco.itch.io/the-fighteggs)

Tags:
Multiplayer Funny Local Multiplayer PvP 3D Physics party-game weird Ludum Dare 49

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Description

The Fighteggs is an engaging local multiplayer game where players assume the role of an egg in fast-paced, competitive battles. The main objective is straightforward yet challenging: knock your opponent to the ground. To achieve this, players rely on precise balance, timing, and direct attacks using their fists, executing punches to gain an advantage over their rival.

Player Controls

Player 1:

Move left or right using the A and D keys
Jump using the W key
Punch with the SPACE key

Player 2:

Move left or right using the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW keys
Jump using the UP ARROW key
Punch with the ENTER key

Online Play Options

Currently, The Fighteggs does not provide official online multiplayer support. However, players who wish to engage in online battles with friends can use third-party software like Parsec to connect and play remotely.

Ludum Dare 49 Participation

The game was created as part of the Ludum Dare 49 game jam event. More details and the game page can be found on the Ludum Dare website: The Fighteggs LD page. Participants of the event are encouraged to leave ratings and feedback to support the developers.

Development Team

Laura González Pascual served as the game's artist, providing all visual elements that define the playful and dynamic style of the game. Mario Tabasco Vargas contributed as designer, programmer, and sound creator, generating nearly every audio element in the game using sounds produced with his own voice.

Gameplay Mechanics

The gameplay emphasizes balance and timing, as players must carefully position their egg character while jumping and attacking opponents. Strategic use of punches is essential to dislodge the enemy, making timing and movement precision critical. The simplicity of controls allows for quick learning, while the competitive nature of matches encourages repeated play and skill improvement.

Summary

The Fighteggs offers a unique and entertaining approach to multiplayer gaming by turning players into eggs competing in physical confrontations. The combination of local multiplayer focus, intuitive controls, and creative sound design delivers a playful yet competitive experience. Despite lacking native online functionality, alternative solutions like Parsec ensure that friends can still enjoy the game together remotely. Its development during Ludum Dare 49 highlights the creativity and dedication of its small development team, making it a distinctive entry in the indie gaming scene.

FAQ

The Fighteggs is a local multiplayer game where players control eggs and try to knock each other down in fun, physics-based battles.

On PC, Player 1 uses A and D to balance, W to jump, and SPACE to punch. Player 2 uses LEFT and RIGHT arrows to balance, UP arrow to jump, and ENTER to punch.

The Fighteggs does not officially support online multiplayer yet, but you can play online with friends using third-party software like Parsec.

The game is available on PC and Web.

The game was created by Laura González Pascual (artist) and Mario Tabasco Vargas (designer, programmer, and sounds). Almost every sound in the game was made using Mario's mouth.

The game is a fighting, funny, physics-based, 3D, local multiplayer, PvP, party, and weird game made for Ludum Dare 49.

The Fighteggs was released on October 4, 2021.

Use the keyboard controls to balance left or right, jump, and punch. Each player has separate keys: Player 1 uses A, D, W, and SPACE. Player 2 uses LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and ENTER.

Yes, The Fighteggs was created during Ludum Dare 49, a game development event where participants make games in a limited time.

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