One Bad Honking Boss

One Bad Honking Boss is a top-down Hack and Slash game with a twist - you do not control the character. Rather, you play the role of a sentient weapon and have to make choices that will be helpful to your wielder.

You are the weapon - a tool for a hero to wield. You have no say in how they use you or whether they do it for the right reasons. But maybe you can make some choices about yourself? Decide how you develop and who you become? You can't control your environment but you can control who you become in it. 

Be the best version of yourself, even if your boss is a silly goose! 

How to play

You can't control the goose's movements - you must strategize around them! When you collect enough EXP you can choose one of three upgrades. They are drawn from a pool of:

• basic stat upgrades - attack damage, attack speed, swing speed
• boons - passive effects like setting enemies on fire
• special skills - actions you can use when you see fit

Keep your boss alive for as long as you can and maybe they will finally be satisfied with your work!

Controls

Mouse and Keyboard:

• mouse to click on buttons
• 1, 2, 3 or Z, X, C to use special skills
• M to mute background music
• N to mute sound effects

Gamepad:

• D-Pad and A to navigate the UI
• L1, R1, R2 to use special skills
• Start button to mute background music
• Select button to mute sound effects

Game created for the January 2025 Pirate Software Game Jam

Game Design Document