About Reversary
Reversary is a pixel art boss fight game that flips the usual setup: you play the boss. That towering figure with the enormous sword is you, and the small hero who shows up to challenge you is the one you need to stop.
You have a massive blade, several kinds of magic and a huge size advantage. Knocking the hero down is only the start, though, because they keep getting back up for another go. Your goal is to beat them as many times as you can before they finally get the better of you.
It began as a 72-hour game jam entry, so it's a compact action platformer built around one strong twist. There's also a small story thread about what the boss and the hero might come to understand about each other. You can play Reversary online right here in your browser.
How to Play Reversary
- Press any key on the title screen to begin.
- Use the arrow keys to move and aim.
- Attack the hero with your sword and your magic; the game shows the other keys as you play.
- Knock the hero out, then get ready, because they'll come back for another round.
- Keep winning rounds for as long as you can. The run is over when the hero beats you.
What to Expect in Reversary
Expect a short, punchy boss fight game with the roles swapped. Instead of learning a boss's attack patterns, you're the one throwing them out, and the hero is a small, persistent target you have to pin down again and again.
The action is fantasy combat in a warm, dusky palette of plums and browns. Each comeback raises the stakes on your win streak, and you can play Reversary free in this tab whenever you feel like being the villain for a few minutes.
Tips for Reversary
- Mix sword swings with magic instead of leaning on one attack, since you have both for a reason.
- The arrow keys handle both moving and aiming, so face the right way before you commit to an attack.
- Reset your position after each knockdown instead of chasing the hero across the arena.
- Watch how the hero approaches after a defeat and adjust; spotting their habits is how you stretch your streak.
- Play it safe once you have a few wins banked, since the run ends the moment the hero wins.
Who Made Reversary
Reversary was made by aplove, who released it on itch.io. It was made in 72 hours in GameMaker for Ludum Dare 50. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Reversary page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Reversary free?
Yes. Reversary is free to play here on FunClicker, straight from your browser. There's no download, no install and no account. Press any key on the title screen and you're the boss within seconds, waiting for the hero to make their first move.
How do you play Reversary?
You control the boss, a giant warrior with a huge sword and several kinds of magic. The arrow keys move and aim, and you attack the small hero who keeps coming at you. Every time you knock them out they return, and you keep fighting until they finally beat you.
What is the goal in Reversary?
The goal is to knock the hero down again and again, for as long as you can hold out, until they finally beat you. It's less about winning once and more about endurance, so each round tests how long you can keep the upper hand against an opponent who never quits.
Who made Reversary?
Reversary was made by aplove and released on itch.io. It was built in 72 hours in GameMaker as an entry for Ludum Dare 50, a well-known game jam. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything.
Can I play Reversary on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook works, since Reversary runs in a normal browser tab and plays on the keyboard. Phones are a poor fit, because you need the arrow keys to move and aim plus other keys to attack. A laptop or desktop with a keyboard gives you the best fights.
Is Reversary unblocked at school?
Reversary needs only a browser tab, with no download or install. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If it loads for you, it plays the same as anywhere else.
Do you play as the villain in Reversary?
Yes, and that's the whole idea. Most games put you in the hero's shoes facing a giant boss. Here you're the giant, with the big sword and the magic, and the plucky hero is the one trying to take you down round after round.
Is Reversary a fighting game or a platformer?
It's a bit of both. You move around a 2D arena like a platformer, but the whole game is a one-on-one fight between you and the hero. Think of it as a boss fight game where the controller is in the boss's hands.
