Twisted Scissors

Inspired by the video by LivingRPS where a rock paper scissors simulation went viral, Twisted scissors was made as a challenge of how to turn a minimalist simulation of a cyclical food chain into a low-friction arcade game.

The player controls a pair of left handed scissors named "Lefty", who after being excluded by the other scissors, has befriended the rocks, who they must keep safe from the mean papers who seek to harm them.

If two objects collide, the one eaten that would be eaten in the food chain is instead converted to the type of the eater. While playing as scissors, the player’s goal is to collide with other scissors and paper in an effort to make team rock win the simulation.  Every time they do, more units are added, ramping up the intensity over time.

Controls:

Move: WASD, Arrow Keys, Controller D-Pad

Pause/Start: Enter or Space

Sound volume can be turned on by clicking the arrows beside the speaker

The first place I saw this video was by Living RPS:
Living RPS

If it turns out someone else made it initially and should be credited, please let me know in the comments and I shall include them as well.

Credits:

Designer, Coder, Rascal: Fourbius

The Gnarly Guitar Riff from Pinkerella

Rock and Paper Sprites from Captainskeleto's Spritepack

Scissor and Paper Foley from Pixabay

Logo by Bryce

Game icons and all other SFX from Kenney.nl

Thanks to:

Living RPS for the idea

Thor and the Pirate Software team for putting on the Jam

You for playing it :)