Demo scope:20-40 minutes of action gameplay - story is mostly omitted to avoid spoilersLanguages: English, GermanIt is completely okay to stream the demo or generate content from it - please link to its Steam page for wishlisting.Tackle for Loss is a 2D top-down action game that puts you in the shoes of a former American football pro. Utilizing his unique set of football skills, you'll navigate a gritty underworld, battling enemies on a desperate mission to save a loved one. Violent combat, a gripping narrative, and dark pixel art combine to create a high-impact experience inspired by the likes of Hotline Miami.Combat is built around a brutal twist on American football’s four-down rule: you get four tackles - total - to clear each level. No button mashing. Just four perfectly placed tackles between you and the end zone. Sounds impossible? It kind of is.Football Infused CombatKillstreak MechanicUnlockable SkillpathGamepad & Keyboard SupportGritty BackstoryLanguages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish TACKLE: Move through enemy lines like a knife through butter and rack up killstreak points.SPIKE: Grab your enemies with a lethal grip and smash them into pieces with this melee attack.PIGSKIN: Use your deadly precision in this ranged attack.SKILLPATH: Rapidly eliminating enemies extends combo chains and increases score multipliers, rewarding players for aggressive and strategic gameplay. Unique moves and attacks can be unlocked through progression. By experimenting with a variety of skills and perks, players can develop and refine a variety of combat styles.Tackle for Loss is a game solo-developed by Indifferent Penguin / Daniel Wichterich. That means I am the only person working full-time on this game. During development, I’ve been fortunate to meet people who have contributed in meaningful ways, whether through their creative work, valuable feedback, or support. Here’s a list of those incredible contributors—a list that is still growing:Nik Neumetzler – Key ArtRiccardo Berndt – Additional Pixel ArtBaerSerker-Art – Public RelationsFunded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.