Count Down Up

v0.1 – GMTK Game Jam 2026

📖 How to Play

• 🎮 For the best experience, try 2-player mode with a friend.
• 🧗 Climb to the top of the level and escape through the portal.
• ⏳ Keep an eye on your life timer.
• 🧭 The white compass on your player always points toward the portal.
• 💥 Destroy obstacles blocking your path.

👥 2-Player Mode

• ⚔️ Race your opponent to the top
• 🔫 Fight to slow them down
• 💀 Eliminate your opponent to gain the advantage
• 🏆 Be the first to escape through the portal to win

⚠️ Important Controls Update

Some control information in the game is incorrect. Please use the controls below for Player 2.

👥 Player 2 Keyboard Controls Update

• ⬅️ Move Left: Left Arrow or L
• ➡️ Move Right: Right Arrow or Apostrophe( ' )
• 👀 Look Left: O or Page Up
• 👀 Look Right: LeftSquareBracket( [ ) or Page Down
• 🦘 Jump: Up Arrow or P
• 💣 Throw Bomb: Down Arrow or SemiColon( ; )
• 🔫 Shoot: Spacebar, Right Alt, or Enter

🎮 Features

• ⏳ Constant countdown timer
• 🧱 Destructible platforms
• 💥 Explosions and shooting mechanics
• 👤 Single-player mode
• 👥 2-player local multiplayer
• 🏆 Competitive gameplay
• 🏃 Fast-paced arcade action
• 🕹️ Simple controls with challenging gameplay
• ⚡ Short, highly replayable game sessions

🚀 Planned Future Updates

• 🎨 Improved graphics and visual effects
• 🔊 Sound effects and background music
• 🎮 Full game controller support
• 👥 Up to 4-player local multiplayer
• 👾 New enemies and hazards
• 🔫 More weapons and power-ups