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New retro inspired fun game released

A topic by Karios Games created Jun 23, 2022 Views: 195 Replies: 4
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John Bottom is a small game with single player, coop and vs modes inspired by retro games of the 8 bit Era but with modern graphics and sound. You can play with game controllers (recommended) or the keyboard,  alone or with a friend.

Right now it's free at http://karios.itch.io/john-bottom


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Sounds good, but please add a screenshot to your post like the rules say.

Sorry about that, done.

Not a bad little game. I like the name; short and simple. I also like design of the character, suits the name of the game, he's a funny looking guy. I enjoyed the retro style and options to change to filter, that was a nice touch (something I might do myself in a future game). The music suited the game well. 

I didn't have my controller and found it tricky enough using the keyboard. I just played single-player and found using the right side of the keyboard a bit awkward. I lowered the difficulty to Easy and did much better.  It took me a few moments to realise that I had to wait for a gap in the platform to jump up - in the two levels I played I noticed it took a while for gaps to appear on the first (lowest) level. I also struggled to jump across a gap, is that even possible?

The enemy on level two was cool, what the hell is it? A cat with a beret?? hahaha

Anyway, I have it downloaded now and will probably give it another go when I get my controller. Best of luck!

Thanks for trying it out and for the comments. 

A few notes:
It's not possible to jump over a gap. The whole point is to figure out the patterns of the holes moving up and down and try to not be in a position that you have nowhere to go. But even when that happens, you must decide quickly where and when to fall and if it's the best strategy. Needless to say, this is not your typical platform game:) 

It takes a little while to understand that you jump only when the gap is directly above you, it's true, but this is the whole point. I also added some pictures about that in the How to Play section. 

If you liked the enemy on level 2, keep going, there is a new one on each level:)
Enjoy and thanks again!