There Can Be Only Death
A 2022 js13kGames entry by Matthew Diamant — under 13KB of pure craft.
This game is reviewed here and played at its source.
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About There Can Be Only Death
There Can Be Only Death is a arcade game by Matthew Diamant, submitted to the js13kGames 2022 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 There Can Be Only Death 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 2022
- ▸ Author: Matthew Diamant
- ▸ Competition-recognised entry
There Can Be Only Death — Frequently Asked Questions
Is There Can Be Only Death free to play?
Yes. There Can Be Only Death 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 There Can Be Only Death?
You can play There Can Be Only Death on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.
What kind of game is There Can Be Only Death?
There Can Be Only Death is a arcade game. A 2022 js13kGames entry by Matthew Diamant — 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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