wolfpack

The humans march in formation with torches, shields, spears and bows. You lead the pack. Don't charge into the shield wall: circle around, hit them from behind and drag the weak ones out of the line.

Survive 10 waves, then keep going in the endless hunt. After each wave, choose a pack mutation.

What makes it different

7 formations: Scattered Line, Shield Wall, Phalanx, Wedge, Column, Diamond and Encirclement. Each one plays differently.

Flank and backstab: shields lower damage from front bites, and a rear bite does double damage and ignores defense.

Drag them out: two or more wolves on one human pull him out of the line, and he can't fight back (three are needed during the Commander's rage).

Archers: they draw the bow first, with a red aim line, so you can dodge. Kill them first.

The Commander: the game opens on his orders to cull the pack. Every second wave he takes charge: the line tightens, it gets harder to drag, and at random moments he surges, hitting harder and standing firmer for 2–3 seconds. Beat the hunt and he curses you; lose and it's "wolf pelts for winter."

Pack abilities: unlock the Howl (stuns nearby humans so you can flank them) and the Leap (a damage-immune dash) as upgrades between waves, and level them up.

Formation tricks: Shield Walls bash you back, Phalanxes punish frontal bites with braced spears, Wedges open with a fast charge.

Mutations between waves: more wolves, sharper bites, thicker pelts, speed, lifesteal and faster bites.

Sound: a synthesised night soundtrack (wind, war drums and a slow pad) with bite, howl and arrow effects. Mute button top right, or press M.

Controls

Desktop: move the mouse, or use WASD / arrow keys. The whole pack follows. Wolves bite automatically. Space = Howl, Shift = Leap (once unlocked). M = mute.

Mobile: drag your finger to lead the pack, and tap the HOWL / LEAP buttons. Landscape works best.

Best score is saved in your browser.

Credits

A homage to Turtle Ship Fleet · 거북선 함대 · 亀甲船艦隊https://parkjp.itch.io/turtleship-fleet by parkjp https://parkjp.itch.io/. Go play it!

Made with Claude.