Heart of the Gods
A 2022 js13kGames entry by Benjamin Brown — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
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About Heart of the Gods
js13k2022 Competition Entry Game: Heart of the Gods In this game you embark on the river Styx to defend the Heart of the Gods from the endless, hungry navy of the Underworld. Controls: Arrows/WAD to pilot vessel.
Heart of the Gods was submitted to the js13kGames 2022 competition by Benjamin Brown. 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.
How to Play
Controls: Arrows/WAD to pilot vessel.
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: Benjamin Brown
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
Heart of the Gods — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heart of the Gods free to play?
Yes. Heart of the Gods 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 Heart of the Gods?
You can play Heart of the Gods on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is Heart of the Gods?
Heart of the Gods is a arcade game. A 2022 js13kGames entry by Benjamin Brown — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2022
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