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Description
Bass Monkey is a free Hack and Slash arcade game. Up to 4 friends can compete (or co-operate!) in this short, low-stress, musical platformer.
Collect bananas, smack away hamsters, and try to get on the high score leaderboards as you battle through a 5 song EP.Information
Developer: Jacob Weersing (YakobSoup llc)
Genre: Action, MultiPlayer, hack and slash, arcade, platformer
Release date: June 2, 2022
Platform: PC
Cost: FREEVideos
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Additional Notes
• Features a soundtrack and sound effects recorded and produced in my bedroom with my guitars, basses, and bongo drums. Many of the sound effects, like characters getting hit or jumping, were recorded from my guitars and drums as well.
• A short, simple game (about 30 to 45 minutes) focused on crazy arcade fun with some light competition and platforming.
• For fans of Castle Crashers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time, and Cuphead.
• If you’re playing alone and you have a decent pair of headphones/speakers, it can be a chill musical experience where you can try to max out your score on the leaderboards.
• It’s good to play with friends/family, because it makes for a fun party game and an easy introduction into video games. It features infinite continues and is an “easy game” to complete.
Quotes from The Developer
• “I have so many joyous memories of playing silly games with my brother, cousins, or friends. I think everyone should be able to play video games together, REGARDLESS OF MONEY OR SKILL LEVEL with gaming. Bass Monkey is my attempt to spark this joy and enable others to share a fun gaming experience.”
• “Whether you are alone or hanging out with some friends or family members, if you have 45 minutes to spare and want to smile, listen to some music, and have some chill competition, then give Bass Monkey a try.”
• “During the isolation and craziness of the COVID pandemic, I longed for a time where I could just mindlessly sit on a couch and play a silly cooperative game with friends or family. Making Bass Monkey was my creative outlet for dealing with this void and gave me something to look forward to.”
• “Whether you’re an experienced gamer or brand new to gaming, Bass Monkey offers a fun low-stress environment to have some fun and make you smile.”
FAQ
Does the game support controllers?
Yes, I can confirm that playstation and xbox controllers work. All other controllers SHOULD work as well. Two players can even share the keyboard (if they don’t mind squeezing together!)
Did you make everything in the game yourself?
Almost everything! A few assets (like the font and some FX) were downloaded and are credited in the “Credits” on the game’s main menu. Some of the sound FX were also downloaded. Otherwise, all the music, code, and artwork were created by me.
How long is the game?
About 30 to 45 minutes.
Do…YOU play the bass guitar?
Yes, and I often feel like a monkey while doing so.