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Cycle Sever

CycleSever is a game where you progress through stages by selecting the right commands to defeat enemies. The game offers a tense and thrilling experience as you read your opponent’s actions, deflect their attacks, and seize opportunities to strike back.

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January 27, 2025
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About the Game

Introduction

CycleSever is a game where you progress through stages by selecting the right commands to defeat enemies.
The story begins with an amnesiac protagonist waking up in a forest, embarking on a journey to recover their memories alongside a cat named "Asphal," whom they meet by chance.
In battle, players choose commands to attack enemies during their openings. However, since enemies also attack, players must use movement commands and other strategies to skillfully evade enemy attacks.
Each stage has unique missions, allowing players to enjoy the satisfaction of defeating enemies by strategizing their actions.

The Tension of a "Single Strike"

In this game, the protagonist has no HP; instead, they have only one life.
Taking even a single hit from an enemy will reduce their life to zero, resulting in an immediate game over. However, the same applies to enemies—one strike is enough to defeat them.
The game offers a thrilling experience where players read enemy actions, deflect attacks, and exploit openings to land their own decisive strikes.

Over 10 Motion Commands and Diverse Enemy Movements

Enemies in CycleSever each showcase unique movements and abilities to challenge the protagonist.
To counter these threats, players can combine over 10 types of commands to find their own strategies and paths to victory.
As players clear missions, new motion commands are unlocked, enabling them to discover various tactics and strategies unique to their playstyle.

Game Rules

Each stage features enemies, each with their own health and unique attack animations.
At the beginning of each wave, players select a specified number of commands, which are then combined into a sequence that plays out as the protagonist's animation for that wave.
The protagonist has only one life, and taking any hit from an enemy results in a game over.
Enemy attack patterns are fixed, so players must learn these animations through repeated attempts and choose the right commands to counter and defeat their foes.