Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate

A 2015 js13kGames entry by Patrick Woodcock — under 13KB of pure craft.

Arcade 13KB Jam Entry Skill-Based Quick Fix Experimental

This game is reviewed here and played at its source.

Hosted by js13kGames

About Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate

Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate is a arcade game by Patrick Woodcock, submitted to the js13kGames 2015 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 Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate 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 2015
▸ Author: Patrick Woodcock
▸ Competition-recognised entry

Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate free to play?

Yes. Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate 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 Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate?

You can play Captain Nicebeard, The Reverse Pirate on js13kGames. ArcadeBloom links out to the original source — we review the game but do not host it.