Death or Gloria
A 2022 js13kGames entry by Brian Hambley — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
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About Death or Gloria
A game for js13k 2022 Tony (you) is working late, again and due to his hard worked efforts is tired and falls asleep. Move Tony (You) using WASD or Arrows K to throw rock. Developed using Visual studio code Minified with Xem's JS13K-pack (https://xem.github.io/js13k-pack/) Game assets created with my own polygon editor
Death or Gloria was submitted to the js13kGames 2022 competition by Brian Hambley. 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. The ground beneath you is unstable and the next step could be your last.
How to Play
Move Tony (You) using WASD or Arrows K to throw rock. L and Move to drop breadcrumb.
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 2022
- ▸ Author: Brian Hambley
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
Death or Gloria — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Death or Gloria free to play?
Yes. Death or Gloria 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 Death or Gloria?
You can play Death or Gloria on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is Death or Gloria?
Death or Gloria is a arcade game. A 2022 js13kGames entry by Brian Hambley — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2022
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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