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You Want to Watch the World Burn

YWTWTWB is a fast-paced puzzle in which you are an arsonist burning locations and landmarks to the ground. Balance risk versus reward with the amount of havoc you can cause while staying alive!

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July 31, 2024
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About the Game

Originally written for the TI-84+ CE calculator, You Want to Watch the World Burn for PC provides a tactile atmospheric retro experience with explosive destruction!

Features a fun and unique campaign; you will experience the cool game mechanics in many contexts.

An interactive tutorial allows you to enjoy the mechanics as you learn them.

Many weapons to help your destruction.
The lighter is used for controlled burns.
The napalm grenade has a long fuse, but it will cause a large amount of damage.
The flamethrower is fast and effective — great for corridors.
The shaped charge blasts fire to all floors at and below where it's placed.
The RPG-7 is an anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher. It's effective for exploding things at a distance.

The textures, sounds, and shaders of the game can be modified for your enjoyment as well.
This game has true 320x240 resolution and was initially designed for a calculator. Your purchase additionally comes with the (older) calculator version for free! It is a *.8xp file to send to your TI-84+ CE calculator.