Back to Skull Island
A 2019 js13kGames entry by Amy Frieson and Steven Frieson — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
Hosted by js13kGames
About Back to Skull Island
Level 1: Get Out of New York A maze through New York collecting energy for the journey back. collect hot dogs as well hide from police who can do damage to the health you're collecting watch out for taxis (avoidable obstacles) Level 2: Back Across the Ocean You are not strong enough to swim back, so you need to hitch a ride. wrong-way ships to avoid Level 3: Reclaim the Throne T Rex has claimed your spot as king of Skull Island.
Back to Skull Island was submitted to the js13kGames 2019 competition by Amy Frieson and Steven Frieson. It earned competition recognition. Like every js13k entry, the entire game — code, art, and audio — fits in 13 kilobytes, a constraint that rewards focused, clever design over bulk. Back to Skull Island An entry in the 2019 js13kgames competition, theme **back**.
How to Play
Back to Skull Island uses standard browser-game controls (keyboard, mouse, or touch). Open the game via the source link below to see the in-game instructions, as controls vary per entry.
As a js13k entry, expect a focused experience built around one core mechanic. Read the title screen for the specific objective and any special inputs.
Key Features
- ▸ Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- ▸ Submitted to js13kGames 2019
- ▸ Author: Amy Frieson and Steven Frieson
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
Back to Skull Island — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Back to Skull Island free to play?
Yes. Back to Skull Island is a free browser game — no download or installation required. Click the play link to open it at the source site.
Where can I play Back to Skull Island?
You can play Back to Skull Island on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is Back to Skull Island?
Back to Skull Island is a arcade game. A 2019 js13kGames entry by Amy Frieson and Steven Frieson — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2019
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