Stretchy Sumo Squares

This is a submission for the GMTK2021 Game Jam. For the theme "Joined Together" we chose a simple, literal interpretation joining two object with a spring-like joint. The goal was to create a physics sandbox to experiment with controlling connected objects causing force on one another.

Gameplay

Overview
The Player controls a circle tied to a larger counter-weight with a spring-like connection. The goal is to stay within the game bounds and bully the enemies out of the playable area.

Player
Connected to a sumo weapon used to force enemies outside of the playable area

Controls
Move: WASD or Arrow
Boost: Space

Emergency Game Reset: R

Enemies
Red enemies will try to bully you out of the ring
Yellow enemies will stick to you causing your weight distribution to become unbalanced
Black bombs will fall and cause knock-back force on the player on contact