Staff Pointer

Be a nordic wizard and fight using elemental magic!

Cast spells by drawing runes!

May the best of 3 rounds wins!

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Features

• Local play
• Fast-paced, 2-player PvP
• Drawing / Writing attack mechanic
• Ping-pong defense mechanic
• Norse-themed visuals and soundscape

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Controls

Wiimote movement - Move cursor

Wiimote B button

• Hold: Draw
• Release: Stop drawing

Wiimote A button - Activate shield

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Credits

Elnara Biekirova	Director, Programmer
To Nhi Hoang	Producer, Programmer, Additional VFX work
An Le Pham Hoang	Programmer, Hardware designer
Diako Moeini	Sound Designer, Hardware designer
Elisabetta Maria Poli	Character designer, Character artist
Yijun Huang	Background and VFX artist

Music

Most music used in the game are licensed by Danheim, Diako asked his permission to use his works in our game.

Music used: Vanheimr, Hagalaz, Ulfhednar, Hrungnir, Einherjar, Surt

SFX

Most SFX are taken from Epic Stock Media free sounds pack.

Staff Pointer is a game made in a game production course at Uppsala University. Will be showcased on GGC 2022.

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Known bugs

• Dunno, please report in the comments!

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Change log

23/6/2022: Version 1.1 release

This version has untested features, please report bugs in the comments if found!

• Wiimote inputs are now home-friendly
• Wiimote should auto reconnect if it does not move the cursor for 0,5s (untested)
• Wiimote Home button will open a debug menu (during a game), which will assist with reconnecting wiimotes (untested)
• Updated the drawing animation
• Updated the main menu for home releases
• Upgraded the rune recognizing system
• 1 mouse + keyboard support (currently useless feature)

27/5/2022 : Official release

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System Requirements

• Windows 8 or above
• 2 connecting Wii remotes
• 2 buttons mapped to S and K respectively (Optional)
• Rune list, printing is optional