Backcountry
A 2019 js13kGames entry by Michał Budzyński and Stanisław Małolepszy — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
Hosted by js13kGames
About Backcountry
Production builds are bundled into a single `.js` file and optimized for size. Design Principles game loop and the rendering pipeline, _goodluck_ doesn't give you much more code. Your goal is to ship a game, not build an Write data-driven procedural code.
Backcountry was submitted to the js13kGames 2019 competition by Michał Budzyński and Stanisław Małolepszy. 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. This should still be plenty for small and even medium-sized games.
How to Play
remove features you don't need, and hack away. typed system works well for _goodluck_ because the code is only written with the current project in mind, and you have the total control over all types used across the project.
For full controls and strategy tips, open the game via the source link below — the in-game title screen displays any additional bindings. As a js13k entry, expect a focused single-mechanic experience with a clear objective.
Key Features
- ▸ Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- ▸ Submitted to js13kGames 2019
- ▸ Author: Michał Budzyński and Stanisław Małolepszy
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
- ▸ remove features you don't need
Backcountry — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backcountry free to play?
Yes. Backcountry 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 Backcountry?
You can play Backcountry on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is Backcountry?
Backcountry is a arcade game. A 2019 js13kGames entry by Michał Budzyński and Stanisław Małolepszy — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- ISC
- Released
- 2019
ArcadeBloom is a directory. We review and link; we do not host this game. All rights belong to its author. Visit the official site to play.
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