End of Semester Project for the chair of Game Development

StickBoys Surge

About the Game

Get ready for StickBoys Surge, an action-packed 2D Battle Royale designed for intense local multiplayer! Up to 4 players can jump into this fast-paced tournament where survival hinges on quick reflexes and strategic alliances.

In StickBoys Surge, every round brings new challenges across three distinct levels, all featuring a common, deadly element: water. Choose from four unique characters, each with their own comical vulnerability to water. Will you be the last Stickman standing?

Key Features:

• Fast-Paced 2D Battle Royale: Experience a condensed, agile take on the Battle Royale genre with side-scrolling levels that keep the action immediate and engaging.
• Local Multiplayer Mayhem: Gather your friends for 2-4 player couch co-op. This game is all about the shared screen experience, fostering direct competition and hilarious interactions.
• Unique Water Hazard: Water is your constant enemy. Whether you're falling between ships or navigating treacherous port areas, a dip in the drink means instant elimination!
• Diverse Characters: Pick your fighter from four distinct StickBoys:
  • Stickman Earth: Turns to mud and perishes in water.
  • Stickman Fire: Instantly extinguished by water.
  • Stickman Paper: Dissolves upon contact with water.
  • Russo: A humorous character whose only antidote to water is vodka!
• No Health Regeneration: Every hit counts! With no way to recover health, matches are quick, brutal, and constantly on the edge.
• Dynamic Alliance System: While it's every Stickman for themselves, temporary alliances can form to take down common threats. But be warned: only one can emerge victorious, so prepare for betrayal and climactic final duels!
• Progression & "Boss Battle": The winner of each round gains significant advantages in the next. In the final level, the leading player becomes a temporary "Boss," with enhanced health, a random weapon, and even flight, creating a unique challenge for the remaining players.

Controls

StickBoys Surge offers intuitive controls for both keyboard/mouse and gamepads, ensuring a smooth experience for all players.

Keyboard & Mouse (1 Player, Optional)

• WASD: Move (Left, Right, Jump)
• Mouse Movement: Free and precise aiming
• Left Mouse Button: Attack / Shoot (infinite ammo)
• E: Pick up / Drop Weapon

Gamepad (Up to 4 Players)

• Left Stick / D-Pad: Move
• Right Stick: Aim (with automatic aim assist for easier targeting)
• A / X Button: Jump
• RT / R2: Attack / Shoot (infinite ammo)
• X / Square Button: Pick up / Drop Weapon

Development

StickBoys Surge was developed as a 2D video game project, completed in March 2025.