qress sqace
A 2021 js13kGames entry by Tomáš Nesrovnal — under 13KB of pure craft.
Browser game
Opens at js13kGames
About qress sqace
js13k-2021-press-space I wanted to combine three games I like: Tyrian, a classic 2D rolling shooter ZType, a game that is played by typing words Taiko no Tatsujin, a rhythm game My goal was to made a simple, short, but challenging game. When the note hits the white bar, your left hand should press the key that matches to the "note letter". Your right hand holds mouse or uses trackpad to control a spaceship.
qress sqace was submitted to the js13kGames 2021 competition by Tomáš Nesrovnal. 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. Levels and score: You can choose the level of difficulty at the start.
How to Play
js13k-2021-press-space I wanted to combine three games I like: Tyrian, a classic 2D rolling shooter ZType, a game that is played by typing words Taiko no Tatsujin, a rhythm game My goal was to made a simple, short, but challenging game. Notes comes in a group of 4 or 5 and they form a word that can be written on the left side of the keyboard. When the note hits the white bar, your left hand should press the key that matches to the "note letter".
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 2021
- Author: Tomáš Nesrovnal
- Competition-recognised entry
- If the words make an inappropriate sentence
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- Released
- 2021
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