"MEOW!"

("HOWDY, Y'ALL!")

WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆

Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots".

In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?

"Huh. Weird."

Dodge and weave your way through a three-stage onslaught and make your way back to Ludwig!

Technically, this should be called "Cowgirl Coots", but we were just a little too late in the development process and didn't have enough time to swap the file names. Our bad.

If you like this game or its ideas, please consider supporting us during the game jam!

"Big 'preesh!"

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Link back to Ludwig Jam 2023: https://itch.io/jam/ludwig-2023

GitHub: https://github.com/EtherealPineappl/CowboyCoots/tree/main/CowBoyCoots

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☆ INSTALLATION: ☆

"By the power vested in Coots and Ludwig Ahgren, we solemnly swear that the .exe or .zip files associated with this game aren't viruses."

This game can be installed via installer or through an unzipped file. 

If you download the compressed file, be sure to extract it before playing. 

Be sure to allow the computer to allow the file through despite its warnings, and don't allow the game to connect to network if and when prompted (not that anything would happen if you did -- see the oath above). Though there are two options, check the version number! The installer and zip may not be on the same version number due to some export shenanigans.  It's recommended that you play the latest version for the most tested and complete experience.

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CONTROLS: 

WASD - Move

Esc  OR  P - Pause

Space - "Reflex" [Slowdown Time Ability]

Mouse - Select various UI assets.

*This game has limited controller support. UI will not change to represent the intended functions, and menu navigation remains mouse only.*
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SPECS:

"That's a good question. Ummmm.... Windows only; download only. The rest is by chance of prayer."

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DEV CREDITS:

Team Point Link Force:

Art, UI, sound, music, concept, scripting: Benjamin "Kincil" Brown [PLF]

Programming, design, QA, memes: Corvin "EtherealPineapple" Erdos. [PLF]

Additional music provided by: Ellis "Lumine" Brown [Affiliated]

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RESOURCES:

Game designed and built with Unreal Engine 5.

Art and sound developed in Clip Studio Paint, FL Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Blender.

Sound effects and art assets either developed in-house or sourced from royalty free sources such as:

https://freesound.org/
https://incompetech.com/

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SOCIALS and OTHER WORK 

(y'know, just in case):

Our Game Jolt page with other games, if you're interested (or curious!):

https://gamejolt.com/@PointLinkForce/library

Team YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@pointlinkforce9597

Other socials:

https://www.instagram.com/corvinerdos_art/
https://www.instagram.com/kincilart/