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Confederate Express

50 levels. One mouse. Zero mercy. A brutal mouse-only clicker puzzle

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April 10, 2018
8 years and 116 days ago
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Negative45 reviews13.3%

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About the Game

Confederate Express is a hardcore mouse-only clicker puzzle that leaves no room for mercy. Set in a grim dystopian future, you’re trying to deliver a mysterious package. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. In this game, making it past level 3 feels like a victory. The difficulty curve is less of a curve and more of a sheer cliff, with each of the 50 levels designed to break your spirit and test your very will to continue.

GAMEPLAY

Mouse-Only Mayhem: Forget multiple inputs—this game is all about precision, as every action is driven by nothing more than your mouse. One wrong click? You're back to square one. Get used to the grind—it’s the only way forward.

Experimental, Brutal Gameplay: Confederate Express is a niche experiment in extreme difficulty. It’s not designed to be accessible or easy. It’s designed to test whether you’re tough enough to survive. Spoiler: Most aren’t.

LORE

In a decaying, dystopian world, you play as a merciless exterminator on a mission to deliver a mysterious package. The path is riddled with impossible scenarios, where each level throws you into a blood-soaked battle against vicious enemies who use deadly tactics. Every encounter is a test of skill and survival, and failure is inevitable—but each death only brings you closer to uncovering the dark secrets of the world you’re trying to navigate.

TECHNOLOGY

Confederate Express boasts an unmistakable visual style - "aliasing" - powered by a proprietary rendering framework - False2D™ API. This technology allows for an unparalleled visual fidelity, transforming a collection of over 50,000 hand drawn animation frames into a spectacular flurry of visual feast.

SUMMARY

Confederate Express is a hardcore, niche experience built for those who crave an insane challenge. It’s visceral, punishing, and relentless experience, pushing your patience, reflexes, and even your sanity to the limit.