Endless Orcs
Endless Orcs is a game is wave battler / tower defense / back pack strategy game, where you try to see just how long you can survive.
W-S-A-D to move, Left Mouse click to shoot. (or hold it). Tab to open and close inventory.
Your main objective is defend the orb, if it gets destroyed you lose.
Inspired by Ball x Pit you can combine different element arrows to create powerful new discoveries. With 4 different basic elements, and 6 hybrid arrows all with unique mechanics.
As you go you'll discover gear which will be added to your backpack. You make sure you synergize your gear with your play-style and what arrows you have. Also different items get special bonuses when close to similar types. Inspired by Backpack Battler. You can also gamble gear for a chance to get extremely rare items.
The waves of orcs are truly endless, with a high score you can challenge yourself to see how far you can get. Some builds fall off, others grow. Some just need the right combination of hybrid arrows and items to really pop off. It's up to you to discover.
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Install instructions
For the download, it's a simple zip, and run the exe.
Development log
- How I made Endless Orcs4 hours ago
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I feel Ball X Pit had a reason for limited balls shooting and then returning + baby balls easily fooled you into thinking there was more going on + bouncing around made the action seem more real. With arrows I don't see why I'm waiting for them to come back and why I can only shoot a few. In other words, I don't feel a 1:1 copy of the mechanic matched your theme. That aside, sure takes a long time for the arrows to come back.
Could use having an auto-shoot.
The procedural walking looks pretty awkward. Just spinning the cursor around without moving her has the feet rotate 360 degrees.
Could use a run button, with how long the corridors are.
BxP shortcoming is how its basically solitaire in which the enemies don't matter mostly and you're just in a constant state of DPS Check, but the flashiness and music and chanting make you more immersed into it. Backpack Battles is mostly about the shop, seeing stuff you like and backpacks you like to create your build. Also, the items look cute so they get your attention. With a fixed inventory, random drops without any flair, I just let things pile up without looking at what they do.
It is a game that can be played, is the most it can get.
P.S: Ice Arrow Arrow
That's good feedback! I suppose thought it made it more tactical if you had to be careful with your arrows. But I see what you mean. Less down time = more fun.