The Treasure of the Nibelungs
A 2023 js13kGames entry by Sebastian Dorn — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
Hosted by js13kGames
About The Treasure of the Nibelungs
Controls keyboard [W][A][S][D] or arrows keys to move [Enter] or [Space] to attack [E] to pick up items [Shift] to dodge roll [Escape] to pause/unpause GAMEPAD is also supported. js13k 2023: The Treasure of the Nibelungs Entry for the js13k competition of 2023. Theme: **13th Century** Spurred on by The Songs of the Nibelungs, many set off searching for the legendary treasure said to still lay hidden in the Rhine river.
The Treasure of the Nibelungs was submitted to the js13kGames 2023 competition by Sebastian Dorn. 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 keyboard [W][A][S][D] or arrows keys to move [Enter] or [Space] to attack [E] to pick up items [Shift] to dodge roll [Escape] to pause/unpause GAMEPAD is also supported.
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 2023
- ▸ Author: Sebastian Dorn
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
The Treasure of the Nibelungs — Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Treasure of the Nibelungs free to play?
Yes. The Treasure of the Nibelungs 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 Treasure of the Nibelungs?
You can play The Treasure of the Nibelungs on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is The Treasure of the Nibelungs?
The Treasure of the Nibelungs is a arcade game. A 2023 js13kGames entry by Sebastian Dorn — under 13KB of pure craft.
Source & Licence
- Author / Project
- js13kGames
- Licence
- MIT
- Released
- 2023
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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