Alien Crab in the Extamaze (Jam Version)

Reach the top of a mysterious space tower!

Made in 48 hours for Ludum Dare 55.

KEYBOARD CONTROLS

• Move with arrow keys
• Cast a spell with X or C
• Choose a level-up perk with S or D
• Take control of a minion with SPACE BAR
• Undo/redo with Z/Y (hold for fast undo)
• Pause with P or ESCAPE
• Toggle fullscreen with F

MOUSE CONTROLS

• Click on a reachable tile to move
• Click on a monster to face it, click again to attack it with your basic spell
• Use the right panel for everything else:
  • Cast a spell
  • Choose a level-up perk
  • Take control of a minion
  • Undo/redo
  • Pause

There is a bug that allows you to level up without having enough XP, don't use it unless you don't mind breaking the intended progression.

The game is quite complex, play the tutorial to get used to the mechanics!

CREDITS

• Game engine: https://heaps.io/
• Graphics: Aseprite
• Level editor: LDtk
• Sound effects: Bitwig Studio, Synplant, Vital
• Fonts: 04b03 by Yuji Oshimoto, Aldrich by MADType

Inspired by Tactical Nexus and Tower of the Sorcerer.