Off the AppStore: Salamancer challenges you to defend your master from an army of frogs

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen some truly unique rivalries unfold within the digital realm – from the epic bird-versus-pig showdown in Angry Birds to the unforgettable cat-and-mouse chase in Lemmings. Yet, none have captivated me quite like the salamander-versus-frog feud in the intriguing game, Salamancer.

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Video games have often sparked surprising rivalries among animal kingdom characters throughout their existence, and perhaps none as notable as the ongoing conflict between Angry Birds’ birds and pigs. Interestingly, it seems that salamanders have a long-standing feud with frogs, at least according to a salamander expert.

In Salamancer, you become a safeguarding orb summoned by the main character known as the Salamancer. It appears that their actions have disturbed the local frog community, causing them to seek revenge. As you navigate through a room, you eliminate wave after wave of adversaries; initially marching forward, then leaping and soaring.

This game is straightforward and doesn’t cost a thing, yet it holds my interest due to its increasing speed and the challenging endless mode that seldom lets me last beyond a few minutes. To survive against the bigger foes before they reach your character, you need to perfect the timed bounces and dash-attacks. These skills are crucial not just for dishing out enough damage, but also for dodging bullets from what appear to be frog pilots’ strafing aircrafts.

In line with many games we feature in this series, it’s a game powered by the Pico8 engine. This implies that if you’re playing it in your browser, you might want to expand it to full screen for optimal viewing. On the plus side, starting the game will automatically provide you with a Gameboy-style digital controller interface.

You can play Salamancer for free on its itch.io page.

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2024-12-09 09:18