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[Cronotek]

Introduction

Deathball 2D is a 2v2 sports game, where the objective is to get the ball into the enemy net. A score limit or time limit (or both) can be set, and the player with the higher score at the end will win. There are many game mechanics that allow amazing control over the ball. Deathball 2D features World of Warcraft style talent trees where you can customize your character's strength. Read the in-game help section for more details.



Features

2v2 AT ITS FINEST
Each team is given a goalkeeper and a forward. Perform advanced moves and tricks to outsmart and outplay your opponents! Mastering shots, tackles, and volleys will give you the edge over your enemies.

PLAY CO-OP WITH A FRIEND
A friend can take control of the goalkeeper on your team. Practice together and become the ultimate team! You can also practice together in practice mode with some player versus goalkeeper shootout action!

ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION
WoW-style talent trees give you an incredible level of character customization options, so you can enjoy the game with your personal style. Match options allow you to choose time limit, score limit, A.I. difficulty, and map.

SKILL OVER LUCK
Deathball 2D runs under the philosophy that skill should determine victory, not random luck. You are in full control of your fate!



Download

YoYoGames



Screenshots





Videos

*NEW* Gameplay Video (v2.1)

Co-op Gameplay Video (v2.0)

Co-op Gameplay Video (v1.4)

Gameplay Video (v1.1)

Edited by Cronotek, 13 March 2012 - 09:58 PM.

[PhiniusMAster]

Whoa...why didn't anyone else notice this!? This game looks so awesome!

It's really fun to play even if it is a little hard, I hope you get some more recognition for it!

[Cronotek]

Yeah I'm pretty surprised that this community is practically ignoring this game's existence.

Anyways I do hope more people do give Deathball 2D a try. If you want to try the game using yoyogames "instant play" feature, heres the link: http://www.yoyogames...ames/show/27825

If anyone has any questions or feedback, please let me know. Thanks!

[CoderBlue]

not a lot of games get a good deal of replies

furthermore, the games that should get at least *some* replies don't get them at all.

i like this idea, i remember when you posted an alpha about 6 months ago?

[Digi]

Where the heck did my post go? Did the gmc crash midpost?

Anyway, kinda confusing, but a good idea. tournaments or something would be interesting.

[negen99]

Hmm ... I suck or this game is way too hard.

The goalie of my team seems to have the instinct to miss every ball thrown at him. The opponent blocks my every shot.

The game is made very well ... but I think it's too difficult but it could just be my skill in sports games. ( I suck at sports games )

[Clarkyboy]

the filesize is pretty big, maybe allot of people here are 56k'ers?

Its a very polished and nice looking game, but i do have a few problems as always with it.
when you power up the ball and shoot it it doesn't go the right way, it seems to be inaccurate from where you point the mouse, for some reason.
then the goalie IS a bit hard but its not impossible to get a goal in, although its pretty near.
i think when you move the mouse your direction should turn until your facing the mouse instead of instantly facing the mouse, just because i think it would be a nice touch
the walking is fine but the arena i think is too small also.
really nice job on the whole polish of the engine and the graphics.

for now its 8/10, lets see it get to 10/10!

Edited by Clarkyboy, 12 March 2008 - 08:10 AM.

[MJGamesInc]

its been 3 years sence Ive been here.. does GML still not have good online multiplayer suport even with this new verison I just paid for LOL...?? i would love this game multiplayer

[Cronotek]

Hey guys, thanks for all the comments! I'll try to answer your questions the best I can:

"when you power up the ball and shoot it it doesn't go the right way, it seems to be inaccurate from where you point the mouse, for some reason."
If you charge it all the way, it will overcharge and go off in a random direction. Try to release the shot as close to the end of the bar without hitting the end.

"then the goalie IS a bit hard but its not impossible to get a goal in, although its pretty near."
I admit the goalies have gotten very tough to score on. In earlier versions of the game, goalies were very weak and would let in garbage shots, so I had to make some changes. I plan to be releasing a new version of the game with the enemy goalkeeper scaling down depending on the difficulty.

"The game is made very well ... but I think it's too difficult but it could just be my skill in sports games. ( I suck at sports games )"
Yeah the game is definitely difficult at the start, until you master some of the advanced techniques (such as volleying). To help players, I will be making an in-depth Tutorial mode in the next version!

"its been 3 years sence Ive been here.. does GML still not have good online multiplayer suport even with this new verison I just paid for LOL...?? i would love this game multiplayer"
Some of you may know that the game originally was planned to have online multiplayer. However, I had to cancel this feature due to the difficulty of online coding, and the lack of built-in multiplayer features. If Game Maker gets more multiplayer support in the future, expect a version with online play!


Thanks again for your comments!

- Cronotek

[Cronotek]

New Version! (v1.1)

Hey everyone! I have finished version 1.1 of Deathball 2D which includes popular requests such as reducing AI difficulty. There is now a tutorial mode to easily teach you how to play. Please try it out if you are having problems playing in Botmatch. Any feedback would be awesome!

[Omans]

New Version! (v1.1)

Hey everyone! I have finished version 1.1 of Deathball 2D which includes popular requests such as reducing AI difficulty. There is now a tutorial mode to easily teach you how to play. Please try it out if you are having problems playing in Botmatch. Any feedback would be awesome!

Wow!! Incredible. This is REALLY, REALLY fun. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring this game online...please?!

Edited by Omans, 06 April 2008 - 10:58 AM.

[Thor The Thunderboy]

DLing, looks AWESOME!I'll review it after I play it.

OMG That was fun and addictive!Graphics were awesome,and talent tree was great too...just wondering do you have/need permission to use the WoW icons in Talent Tree?I give a 9.5/10,it NEEDS online play,then its TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
It should have more attention!

Edited by Thor The Thunderboy, 06 April 2008 - 12:55 PM.

[chichmonkey]

Have you played Mario Strikers Charged?
I like the concepts of the game, like the gun and health.
There need to be more people on your team, and you need to be able to switch between them(automatically if you pass to them)

[Cronotek]

Have you played Mario Strikers Charged?
I like the concepts of the game, like the gun and health.
There need to be more people on your team, and you need to be able to switch between them(automatically if you pass to them)

Yeah I actually own Mario Strikers Charged. It's a really fun game, but Deathball 2D is supposed to be very different. In Strikers, every goal was based on luck whereas in Deathball 2D, goals require skill.

Also while Online mode is currently canceled, there is still a possibility that it will be added in the future if I can find an easy method. If online is ever added, I'll be sure to let everyone know!

[Cronotek]

Hey everyone, I have just finished creating a gameplay video for Deathball 2D! Check it out if you're interested in seeing the gameplay:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ZhpTTf7-3sg

Let me know what you think! Thanks

[Cronotek]

New Version! (v1.2)

Not like anyone cares, but version 1.2 has been released. This version includes many AI difficulty fixes. If you felt the game was too difficult in the past, make sure to check this version out!

NOTES:

- The easy and normal AI had its shot and volley power decreased.

- Slightly reduced the movement speed of the enemy AI.

- The easy AI goalkeeper is now slower and has less reaction speed.

- Talent tree icons now light up when the mouse is over it, and there is a sound when a talent point is spent.

- After a goal is scored, the celebration mode is now shorter, causing the next round to start quicker. This should make the game feel faster paced.

- There is now a cool looking trail behind the player and the ball during the celebration mode after a goal.

- There is now an enemy goalkeeper in practice mode. When a goal is scored, the ball will be reset to its starting position. You can set the difficulty of the enemy goalkeeper in the match settings.

- Increased shot charge rate by 5%

- Increased global shot and volley power by 1%

[Omans]

New Version! (v1.2)

Not like anyone cares, but version 1.2 has been released.

:/ I think it's pretty amazing. And I'm sure lots of people care. It looks like you put lots of work into this.

[Shadeplay23]

This game is simply amazing. It is extremely hard, though, but the sound, graphics, and everything are perfect, and everything fits in the theme. Congratulations, Cronotek, you've done a GREAT job on this.

Overall: 9.5/10
Graphics:9/10
Music: 9/10
Sound: 10/10
Gameplay: 9/10

[Sprites Toolbox]

Great game!

(But why you use World of Warcraft's icons for the talents?)

[Overman]

WOW extraordinary here's what all the critics are saying!!:

- "Revolutionary"

- "A MASTERPIECE"

- "A MUST-have"

Download now!