DamageFriend

EARLY PROTOTYPE - FEEDBACK NEEDED

This is a very early alpha build. I'm actively developing this and need your feedback. Report bugs, share suggestions, or just tell me what you think. Your input will directly shape where this goes.

About

Remember those old Flash games where you could just mess with a virtual buddy? This is a modern take on that. Interactive Buddy for 2025.

Your buddy wants to hang out. You have other plans. Click, punch, shoot, and launch them around a physics sandbox while they question their existence. Built from scratch with a custom physics engine, professional audio, and smooth animations.

Current Features

• Three Weapons: Punch (free), Pistol, Shotgun
• Custom Physics: Realistic bouncing, gravity, friction, wall collisions
• Dynamic Audio: Multiple music tracks, sound effects, randomized voice reactions
• Progression: Earn money with each hit, unlock weapons
• Saves: Progress persists between sessions
• Particles: Money explosions on impact
• Ammo System: Guns require ammo from the shop
• Animations: Custom cursor animations per weapon

Controls

• Left Click: Use equipped weapon
• ESC: Pause menu
• Shop Button: Buy weapons and ammo

How it works: Click your buddy to hit them with your weapon. Earn money. Buy better weapons. Launch them into walls. Watch the physics do their thing. Repeat.

Technical Details

• Custom 2D physics engine with vector math and AABB collision
• NAudio-based mixer with simultaneous music/SFX/voice channels
• Data-driven weapon system
• State-based animation system
• Object pooling for particles

What's Next

This is where I need feedback. I'm considering:

• More weapons and tools (what would you like to see?)
• Visual effects (screen shake, optional gore)
• Interactive objects to throw
• Achievement system
• Stats tracking
• Customization (buddy skins, backgrounds)
• Gamepad support

Known Issues

• Only 3 weapons right now
• Some settings don't do anything yet (screen shake, accessibility features)
• No tutorial
• Balance probably needs work

Feedback Wanted

Tell me:

• What weapons/tools you want
• If progression feels right
• Any bugs you hit
• Features from the original you miss
• What made you laugh or rage

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• .NET 10.0 (included)
• 2GB RAM
• 100MB storage

Built by Dad @ DadOfTheClan
"Sometimes the best therapy is watching a digital friend bounce off walls while questioning existence."