A new combat experiment is available on the "next" beta channel (guide for setup here)! This update (v0.20.0-beta.2) adds stuns to to various environment interactions in gimmick matches.

Tables

Throwing a character onto a table will stun them, leaving them vulnerable to subsequent attacks. This should add some fun variety to tables matches, and setup for some devastating blows.
In addition, striking downward into a player on a table will stun them after the table breaks, regardless of if they were stunned or not. This makes the table breaking feel much more satisfying, and also adds a lot more risk to playing on the platforms.

Ladders & Scaffolds

The changes to ladders and scaffolds will work nearly identically to each other, except that ladder effects only work off the top of the ladder.
Throwing a wrestler off of the top of a ladder or scaffold onto the ring, turnbuckle, or out of the ring, will stun them. Also diving off of those platforms onto someone with a downward strike will stun them. This will hopefully make for some more interesting aerial play.

All stuns on environmental objects

On the whole all the stuns last 3 seconds, and leave the player lying on the ground. I'll likely tweak this number a bit but so far it feels like a decent balance. It allows for setup of really fun to execute moves and combos, without being too detrimental to the opponent. It also adds some extra variety and intrigue to the gimmick matches. As mentioned in the last post, these are experiments I may roll back and will very likely make major changes to even if I do keep them! They are also done with quick-and-dirty effects and art tweaks so there's some lacking animations and VFX while I experiment.

[ 2020-08-19 12:41:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Double Turn is a pro-wrestling party brawler for up to 4 players. Fight in fast-paced local versus matches or challenge foes 1v1 online. Master the simple combat, execute destructive signature moves, and take down your opponent to take home championship gold.

Features

• Brawl in 2-4 player local versus
  
• Face opponents online in 1v1 matches
  
• Test your skills in solo modes and earn a top spot in Battle Royal and Gauntlet matches
  
• Feel the heat of the crowd in a sold-out stadium
  
• Take the mantle of one of four pro-wrestlers

Gameplay

Straightforward controls keeps combat fast and fluid. Approachable to play with your friends, with enough variation to dive deep in wrestling mastery. Strike to throw powerful fists and quick elbows, block to defend against attacks, and throw your foe with classic wrestling maneuvers. Takedown opponents with devastating signature moves. Everything you do is to fuel the heat of the crowd. Whether they love you or hate you, keep the crowd cheering and build up enough momentum to best any fighter. Fighting builds heat, heat charges your signature, and signatures get you championships.

Wrestlers

The Brawler is a tough-as-nails street fighting heel. Throwing fists and cheap shots, he'll do what it takes to win.

• Strikes: Punches, Double-Axe Handle
  
• Throw: Short-arm Clothesline
  
• Signature: DDT

The High Flyer is a high flying masked luchadora. This underdog babyface is always determined and ready for a fight even in the face of bigger badder foes.

• Strikes: Diving Kick, Pele Kick
  
• Throw: Hurricanrana
  
• Signature: Dropkick

The Striker deals fierce attacks and is a master of strong style. She is a heel who commands the ring and makes sure her opponents feel the pain.

• Strikes: Forearm strikes, Elbow Strikes, Spinning kick
  
• Throw: Suplex
  
• Signature: Jumping knee strike

The Showman is a fan favorite babyface who thrives off the cheers of all of his fans. A goody-two-shoes who will always do what's right and is at the face of the company.

• Strikes: Chop, Cross-chop, Leg drop
  
• Throw: Fireman's Carry Takeover
  
• Signature: Powerbomb