About This Game

Tackle for Loss is a 2D top-down action game that puts you in the shoes of a former American football pro. Violent combat, a captivating narrative, and dark pixel art combine to create a pumped-up experience, inspired by the likes of "Hotline Miami". The player is haunted by the lingering effects of concussions and driven by a desperate mission to save a loved one. Utilizing his unique set of football skills, players will navigate a gritty underworld, battling enemies and unraveling a conspiracy in the process.

• Football Infused Combat

• Killstreak Mechanic

• Unlockable Skillpath

• Gamepad & Keyboard Support

• Gritty Backstory

• Languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish

  

  

TACKLE: Move through enemy lines like a knife through butter and rack up killstreak points.

SPIKE: Grab your enemies with a lethal grip and smash them into pieces with this melee attack.

PIGSKIN: Use your deadly precision in this ranged attack.

SKILLPATH: Rapidly eliminating enemies extends combo chains and increases score multipliers, rewarding players for aggressive and strategic gameplay. Unique moves and attacks can be unlocked through progression. By experimenting with a variety of skills and perks, players can develop and refine a variety of combat styles.

Tackle for Loss is a game solo-developed by Indifferent Penguin / Daniel Wichterich. That means I am the only person working full-time on this game. During development, I’ve been fortunate to meet people who have contributed in meaningful ways, whether through their creative work, valuable feedback, or support. Here’s a list of those incredible contributors—a list that is still growing:

• Nik Neumetzler – Key Art

• Riccardo Berndt – Additional Pixel Art

• BaerSerker-Art – Public Relations

Funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Depiction of violence and blood in retro pixel art