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Classic 2D Action-Platformer Inspired by Wonder Boy

1-2 Players • Local Co-op • PC/Mac/Linux

Helloween Runners Gameplay
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THE STORY

The peaceful kingdom has been overrun by monsters and dark forces. A Skeleton king have awakened, spreading chaos across the land. As a brave ninja warrior, you must venture through three perilous rooms, defeat hordes of enemies, collect magical candies, and confront the ultimate evil in an epic boss battle. Will you have the courage to save the kingdom?

GAME FEATURES

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CLASSIC PLATFORMER

Smooth responsive controls with double-jump mechanics and Wonder Boy-inspired level design. Master the 1-second cooldown system!

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DROP-IN CO-OP

Player 2 can join anytime during gameplay! Full Xbox controller support with dynamic camera. Play together on the same screen.

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COLLECTIBLES

Gather coins, three types of magical candies (Red, Blue, Green), and health pickups. Special candy fountain enemies shower rewards!

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NINJA COMBAT

Throw spinning ninja star projectiles at enemies. Strategic ranged combat with multiple enemy types and attack patterns.

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HEALTH SYSTEM

3 hearts (6 half-hearts) per player. Take damage in half-heart increments with brief invulnerability. Find health pickups to survive!

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ROOM PROGRESSION

Clear 3 challenging rooms! Defeat all enemies to unlock doors. Face the final Skeleton boss in Room 3 for ultimate victory.

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SCORING SYSTEM

Real-time score tracking with high score saves! Coins give 10pts, candies 20pts, enemies 50pts, bosses up to 1000pts!

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IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Dynamic background music for each area plus unique boss themes. Full sound effects for every action, attack, and collectible!

HOW TO PLAY

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KEYBOARD CONTROLS

Player 1:
Move: A/D or Arrow Keys
Jump: Space
Attack: Left Ctrl
Double Jump: Press twice

Player 2 (Join):
Join: Right Ctrl/Shift
Move: Arrow Keys
Jump: Right Ctrl
Attack: Right Shift

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CONTROLLER SUPPORT

Xbox Layout:
Move: Left Stick
Jump: A Button
Attack: X Button
Double Jump: Press A twice

Player 2:
Join anytime by pressing A or X!
Mix keyboard + controller supported

BOSS BATTLES

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SKELETON BOSS

Health: 40 HP
Damage: 1 full heart
Reward: 500 points

Aggressive melee fighter with patrol AI. Detects players within range, chases the closest ninja, and performs devastating melee attacks!

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM

OS: Windows 7/10/11
macOS 10.12+, Ubuntu 16.04+
Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 3.3+
Storage: 500 MB
Sound: DirectX compatible

RECOMMENDED

OS: Windows 10/11
macOS 11+, Ubuntu 20.04+
Processor: Quad Core 2.5 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 4.5+
Storage: 1 GB
Controller: Xbox-compatible

No need to download you can play online!

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GAME SPECS

Genre: 2D Action Platformer
Players: 1-2 (Local Co-op)
Engine: Unity 6
Resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD) Recommended
Age Rating: Everyone 10+
Inspired By: Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SEGA, 1987)

CREDITS

GAME DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Konstantinos_Katramados@hotmail.com

DEVELOPMENT

Game Engine: Unity 6
Programming: Unity C# Scripts
Art Style: 2D Sprite-Based Graphics
Inspired By: Wonder Boy in Monster Land (SEGA, 1987)

ASSETS & GRAPHICS

BluBlu Games
AssetHunts!
Dark fantasy - Free Sample
Ninja Files
2D Halloween Decoration

MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS

freesound.org

AI SUPPORT

claude.ai
copilot.microsoft.com