Hunter and the Hunted

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In the 1 on 1 fights of Hunter and The Hunted, you and a friend embody tactical hunters during the day, strategically trying to outmanoeuvre one another all whilst collecting loot, crafting weapons and hunting for runes that transform you into demons, in order to defeat your rival and escape the cursed island.

Your objective is to fix your boat before your opponent can fix theirs, to prevent being the one trapped forever on the island. To do this, you'll need to find a sail, craft wooden planks to repair the hull, and find a new wheel by defeating your enemy and sacrificing skulls to an altar in the centre of the map.

Gather:

You can collect various materials to help fight your opponent. Items can be collected from around the island for crafting, useful tools and defensive items can be found in chests, and all-important runes can be gathered to sway the chances of being possessed by a powerful demon.

When night falls, the player that has collected the most runes can transform into a demon and temporarily take control of the arena through powerful abilities.

Plan:

You'll need to keep your wits about you when preparing to fight opponents. You may choose to focus on forming an arsenal of weapons, or assembling more runes to ensure they transform into a demon that will let you move faster, jump higher and hit harder. Players should also find places in the world where strategies can be carried out, such as buildings to hide in or lookouts to scout from.

Hunt:

Once prepared, you must attempt to kill your foe. You can do this using any of the tools acquired, such as by using lookouts to track others down, or setting traps. Players may also wish to be more aggressive with their attack, aiming to go in guns blazing, or might choose to wait until nightfall to use the powers of a demon spirit to their advantage.

Controls:

WASD - Movement

Space - Jump

Left Click - Attack

C - Crouch

E - Interact

B - Open Bag

Number Keys (1-4) - Change selected inventory slot

Developed by:

Jamie Cutting - Designer, Developer

Ian O'Flaherty - Designer, Developer

Sam Powis - Designer and UI & Environment Artist

Abhishek Acharya - Designer and 3D Artist