Homestuck Strife Project
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Strife Project is an ongoing fighting game based on the Homestuck universe, featuring animations reminiscent of the comic's many "STRIFE" sequences. The project aims to not only provide a fun fighter experience, but also serve as a love letter to Homestuck as a webcomic. The second beta release is currently playable, featuring three characters!
FEATURES
- A growing roster full of fan-favorite playable characters from across the Homestuck universe!
- Stages set in many iconic locations throughout paradox space!
- Flashy attacks referencing memorable panels and scenes from the webcomic!
- An all-new soundtrack composed by Pascal van den Bos!
WHAT'S IN BETA v2?
- Three characters: John Egbert, Dave Strider, Rose Lalonde; as well as an early WIP version of Jade Harley
- Four stages: Strider Rooftop, Lalonde Manor, Harley Grand Foyer, Skaia Battlefield
- Training Mode
- Peer 2 Peer Online Play
CREDITS
Wiiuski - Animation, New Art/Assets, Programming
Jonaya Riley - Voice Actor (In-Game Announcer)
https://twitter.com/JonayaRiley
Pascal van den Bos - Original Soundtrack
https://twitter.com/potatomoosik
https://pascalpotatovandenbos.bandcamp.com/
Lens - Background Art (Skaia Battlefield)
FatCat - AI + Additional Programming
https://twitter.com/FatCat96864561
Velvet - Additional Programming
https://twitter.com/paleAnimus
Andrew Hussie + Homestuck Team - Original assets and characters
https://homestuck.com/
SOCIALS
https://twitter.com/strife_project
https://www.youtube.com/c/HSStrifeProject
https://discord.gg/k4XTNKZ
Feedback and bug reports are always appreciated! Feel free to reach out via Twitter or Discord.
Download
Install instructions
Just unzip the file, and run the executable
Be sure to check out the movelist and info text files first!
PLAYER 1 DEFAULT CONTROLS
arrow keys
x/light punch = L
y/medium punch = ; (semicolon)
z/hard punch = ' (apostrophe)
a/light kick = , (comma)
b/medium kick = . (period)
c/hard kick = / (slash)
taunt/select = Enter
check the input options in the options menu for more info and to change the controls!
Development log
- Strife Project OST Vol. 1 Available Now!Jun 03, 2024
- <UPDATE> Beta v2 is live!Dec 03, 2022
- <UPDATE> Beta v1.02 is live!Jun 16, 2021
- Beta v1 and Itch.io page now live!Jun 13, 2021