The Martians are Back!
A 2019 js13kGames entry by Michael M. — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
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About The Martians are Back!
The Martians are Back! is a arcade game by Michael M., submitted to the js13kGames 2019 competition. Like every js13k entry, it was built from scratch in under 13 kilobytes — code, art, audio and all — which is an extraordinary constraint that forces clever, focused design.
This entry is part of our catalogue because it represents the spirit of the size-limited game jam. Play it on the official js13k showcase to see what fits in 13KB. (Factual placeholder — a full review will follow.)
How to Play
Most js13kGames entries use keyboard or mouse controls. Click through to the official js13kGames page for The Martians are Back! to see the in-game instructions.
Generally: arrow keys or WASD for movement, mouse for point-and-click titles, and space for primary actions. (Factual placeholder — specific controls will be documented in the full guide.)
Key Features
- ▸ Built in under 13 kilobytes (code, art, audio)
- ▸ Submitted to js13kGames 2019
- ▸ Author: Michael M.
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
The Martians are Back! — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Martians are Back! free to play?
Yes. The Martians are Back! 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 The Martians are Back!?
You can play The Martians are Back! on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is The Martians are Back!?
The Martians are Back! is a arcade game. A 2019 js13kGames entry by Michael M. — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- source-available
- 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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