HBC Phutball
A downloadable NES game
Head-to-Head Strategy
Originally proposed in 1982 by mathematician John Conway, Phutball (for Philosophers' Football) pits two players against each other, in a way that cleverly removes traditional piece ownership from other games you might play on a Go board.
Finally on the NES
Homebrew Championship Phutball brings the classic game to the NES, where you and a friend can compete on a playfield optimized for the Nintendhino's output resolution.
Featuring…
- a banging soundtrack for contemplative action,
- distinct visuals that merge the title's board game origins with its athletic theming, and
- an adaptive presentation designed for a smooth and intuitive play experience
A True Labor of Love
Created over just a few short days for the NESDev '22 Compo, HBC Phutball is the result of three passionate NES developers:
Code by Wendel Scardua
Graphics by M-Tee
Music and Sound by Raftronaut
Status | Released |
Release date | Nov 01, 2022 |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Authors | Wendel Scardua, M-Tee, Raftronaut |
Genre | Strategy |
Tags | Abstract, Homebrew, Local multiplayer, NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), NES ROM, Pixel Art, Retro |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Joystick |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Player count | 2 |
Download
Download
HBC Phutball.nes 64 kB
Install instructions
Play the NES ROM on an emulator or flash cart of your choice. The game is currently multiplayer only.
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