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.
Hosted by js13kGames
About The Martians are Back!
Submission for the Js13kGames competition 2019 I always wanted to write a bubble shooter in the 99-balls-style, so I did that, and made it fit with the theme "back" afterwards. There are several versions of the game: Development version is on https://schnark.github.io/js13kgames-2019/game.html Minified version is on https://schnark.github.io/js13kgames-2019/min/index.html Official version submitted for the competition isn't available yet. Perhaps I will create a variant of this game as hybrid FFOS app/PWA, like my other apps.
The Martians are Back! was submitted to the js13kGames 2019 competition by Michael M.. 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. This will probably live in a different repository.
How to Play
The Martians are Back! uses standard browser-game controls (keyboard, mouse, or touch). Open the game via the source link below to see the in-game instructions, as controls vary per entry.
As a js13k entry, expect a focused experience built around one core mechanic. Read the title screen for the specific objective and any special inputs.
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
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