A downloadable game for Windows

What Is Hotshot Playtime

Hotshot Playtime is a simple yet addictive fast-paced competitive party game where up to 4 players will go head-to-head against each other by surviving the mayhem of endless throwing and dodging of things that comes in their way!


In Hotshot Playtime, quick reflexes and sharp instincts are the keys to victory. Players not only rely on their agility but can also cast unique abilities to gain an edge over other players.
Face-off with your friends in this simple yet heart-pounding battle royale to determine who is the ultimate winner!
 The stakes? Ultimate bragging rights!

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Toss Your Way to Victory

Pick up whatever things you can find around you and throw it at your opponent!
(Psst, you can pick and throw your opponents too)



Beginner-friendly

Not agile with playing games? Fret not!
Anybody can just pick up the controller and get into the action in no time with minimal time needed to learn the game.



High Skill Ceiling

Though simple and easy to play, Hotshot Playtime has deep mechanics that encourages trick shots and other strategic planning to maximise damage output done to opponent players.

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Features


Select From a Cast of Iconic Characters

From childhood snack mascots to classroom stationaries, pick your most memorable childhood character for the showdown!



Intuitive abilities

In Hotshot Playtime, every ability will have to be used timely to maximise its potential.
A smart use will determine if you're worthy to be the winner of the game!



Is This... Battle Royale?

The ultimate showdown will begin when the timer hits 0.
Stay in the light at all costs!



Flex Your Agility

Be sure to always watch your surroundings!
Only the most agile (possibly the luckiest too) will survive this mayhem of flying objects and explosions.

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Designed for Controllers

At least 2 controllers are required to play the game.


MAGES Institute of Excellence

This game was developed by Clement as part of the Game Systems module for a span of 6 weeks.


Latest Updates:

27 October 2024 Update

Balance Changes:

- Water Gun delay time reduced from 1.5 seconds to 1 second.

- Ultimate ability hammer drop delay time reduced from 11 seconds to 10.5 seconds and spawn randomised height range increased from 60m - 200m to 30m - 200m.

Game Changes:

- Button mapping changes: All confirm button in menus are now mapped to South button instead of East . All cancel button in menus are now mapped to East button instead of South.

- Thrown objects will now show "Clash!" when it collides with another thrown object.

- Receiving heal from either power up or Bubble ability now have VFX.

- It will now show the number of remaining rounds at the start of each round.

- The treasure box in the middle of the map will now spawn items faster when it enters the second phase of the light closing.

- Extra visual indication for the lighted area when the countdown timer reaches 0.

- Extra visual indication for players who pick up the ultimate ability. Aim for them!

- Extra visual indication for the players who are entering sudden death.

Bug Fixes:

- Entering back to the title screen from the character screen should now work as intended.

Credits

All models, visual effects, animations, and 2D artworks are owned by Clement, except:

Textures: Wood Texture, Marble Texture

Fonts: Rabbid Highway Sign II

*All sound assets were purchased from GameDev.tv

Download

Download
Hotshot Playtime Executable 100 MB

Install instructions

1. Download the attached file
2. Unzip the file
3. Double click on the Hotshot Playtime.exe file inside the folder
4. Click on More info when prompted with "Windows protected your PC"
5. Click "Run anyway"
6. Start throwing!

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