Earthshaker is a hand animated 2d fighting game being developed with the goal of delivering fast paced competitive action. Featuring both single player and local multiplayer, a cast of six unique playable characters, bonus rounds and a jukebox to listen to. Online features are a strong focus as well. Go get your fight sticks and the friends you like to beat up on, things are about to get heated.
The Mayor has decided that a good way to make a whole lot of money is to hold a fighting tournament at his casino, with no rules other than the last person standing must reach the top of the tower to win. Lots of high rollers, hungry fighters and everything is set up for pay-per-view, the money will be flowing in. Will you be the one to win the million dollar cash prize?
The Contestants
Hello managers! There are six powerful fighters to choose from. Each of them coming with their own set of skills and individual stories to play through. Pick which one suits you best.
TOMCAT
The boozy gunslinger entered a fist fight with a fistful of lead. Don’t let that bottle in his hand fool you, he’s a slick shot with some quick moves. He has his eye on the prize and I'd duck if I were you.
Type: heavy ranger equipped with his trusty modified shotgun.
SWAN
Officer in a women only street bike club operating within the Mayor’s criminal network. Coming from a wealthy background, Swan wants a piece of glory for herself and won’t stop fighting until she gets it.
Type: Medium grappler using chains to whip and ensnare her opponents.
BONES
Since and early age he worked through the ranks and now runs a swanky night club under the Mayor’s supervision. But a man can’t work that type of business and not know how to fight, luckly Bones is here to show what he can do.
Type: Speedy trapper using misdirection and stealth moves.
MIZUE
Pinch hitter for the Urchin City Slammers, also a swift warrior trained in numerous forms of martial arts. Hailing from the distant lands of the east, Mizue made her professional debut overseas to play for the Mayor’s team and now interested in the life of a prize fighter.
Type: Fast mixups and combo chains utilizes her high stamina.
WALLACE
Older brother to Tomcat and has connections in the city. The Mayor placed Wallace in the tournament as a fail safe to possibly not pay out the prize money, because he knows Wallace will beat anyone who stands in front of him.
Type: Rushdown brawler fighting with fist and foot.
SCOTCH
The terror tank. Tall tales of old Captain Scotch haunting the sea has circled the Urchin City docks for nearly a century. Hard economic times, rough waters and the moon taking a strange look of late has begun the spread of superstitious rumors.
Type: Heavy slugger with supernatural powers and a big harpoon gun.
There are numerous other characters planned, but lets keep the roster at 6 for now. Urchin City is a large place with lots of different people, there’s no shortage of goons looking to throw hands.
Other Characters
Mayor Salvator Pendrascolo and Vikka Von Pendrascolo, the power couple sitting at the top of the ladder. The Mayor has the police and the gangs in his books, teams of lawyers and monsters at his behest, he’s untouchable and greedy to boot. Immense power and wealth has lead to boredom and depravity, is holding a fight tournament for business or for pleasure?
Dr. Aleister is the Mayor’s scientific advisor with a penchant for occult research. Decades of his life has been dedicated to uncovering the dark truths of the universe, forbidden knowledge has riddled his body and mind. With no shortage of tonics and medicine, the witch doctor has attuned to the deep rumblings of the void and his predictions often come true.
Merchants are here to make coin of their own. All your needs can be met; be it food, drink or other curious desires. Trinkets and gew gaws peddled outside the casino might be in your favor as well.
Instead of busting up some poor sap’s car for the bonus round, you’ll be busting up some jobber clown in a barrel.
Random encounters with small fries. Contenders either too seasoned or don’t know how to fight trying to ape out for some prize money. Put them down and move on.
Lots of other high rollers to interact with. There’s no shortage of whackos out there.
What curious other threats exist?
LOCATIONS
The newly developed casino tower the “Sweet Spot” sits on the outskirts of the bustling Urchin City. While the majority of the game takes place in the tower, the players are given the option to explore around a bit.
-Main Floor has the casino lobby, bar/grille, the games area with tables and slots, as well as the high rollers’ lounge.
-Five floors are held by other fighters in the tournament leading to brawls in a parking garage, an old timey western saloon and a bumping night club just to mention a few.
-Two floors are bonus rounds.
-The top floor is where you meet the Mayor at his penthouse for your prize.
As a contestant in the tournament you don’t want to wander too far off, but there are some nooks and crannies you can inspect outside the establishment.
-Back Alleys could hold chance for some interesting conversation.
-The Singing Shore may reveal a secret fighter to those with a keen eye.
-Rumors have it there is a mineral rich cave system deep underground.
-Casino basement is off limits, what are you doing there? Definitely don’t go deeper.
Dire Spire is an ambitious project! I’ve certainly got a good footing on what I’m doing and the direction I want to take the game, however, the finish line is quite a ways off. I really want to get my foot in the indie game dev space and am excited to keep working hard. Thanks for looking at my stuff!
