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Our take on Ricochet

The weapon-specific firing rules give each match a tactical wrinkle, but they also make combat less straightforward than a shooter where weapons fire immediately. The four-map selection keeps the arena set compact, so variety depends on learning how those maps and weapons interact.

What is Ricochet?

Ricochet is a 2D action shooter that combines platformer and fighting mechanics.

Players run through arenas and battle friends with six weapons: pistol, shotgun, SuperShotgun, rocket launcher, sniper, and PowerPuncher. Each weapon has a condition that must be met before it fires, changing how combat works. For example, pistol bullets begin blue and turn orange after bouncing; blue bullets heal enemies, while orange bullets damage them. Players can dash and crouch to evade incoming shots and move around the arena. The game contains four maps with different mechanics, so each arena calls for a different strategy. Matches center on combining weapon behavior, movement abilities, and map layouts during fast-paced fights.

How Ricochet plays

01Conditional weapon fire

Every weapon has a firing requirement; pistol shots, for example, heal enemies before bouncing and damage them afterward.

02Four distinct maps

Each map uses different mechanics, changing the strategy required during fights.

03Movement abilities

Dashing and crouching provide ways to evade bullets while moving through the arena.

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