Free to playStrike Back
Spacing, tempo, and whiff punishing are keys to victory in this simple 2D ground-based fighting game. With simple controls paired with a high skill ceiling, Strike Back is designed to be Inviting to new players while allowing high-level play for those experienced in the genre.
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Strike Back is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game geared for both new and experienced players. No jumping, no throws, and no crouching - just striking. While the game controls and mechanics are simple, Strike Back is designed around distilling the fun of the fighting game genre where spacing, tempo, and whiff punishing are keys to victory! Featuring the G.R.I.T system, players must balance defensive resources or face burnout! Players in burnout are unable to defend themselves - leaving them in a vulnerable position. Strike Back blends the complexities of fighting game system mechanics into a neat, simple package for everyone!
Offline Versus
Strike Back's core game mode. Play against your friends and family in an offline 1v1 setting. Use Steam Remote Play to play with friends around the globe!
Training Mode
Hone your Strike Back skills and tactics in training mode. Complete with a frame data viewer and dummy settings.
This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
