MerFight is available NOW in Early Access
MerFight Version 0.36
MerFight 0.36 will be released August 15th, 2022! This version features a few smaller changes such as an increase to the throw break window, the inability to Pop Cancel reversals, and more. You can read the patch notes here. Here is a quick video showcasing some of the changes.
The next version, which will be released sometime in September, will focus on environment artwork as well as AI and possibly Story Mode.
Videos!
MerFight was given the opportunity to show a trailer off during EVO, one of the biggest fighting game events around. A new trailer was made with the help of MrMKL.
MerFight fan and community manager, MohastGridlock, put together a great combo video and competitive primer for the game, which you can check out here.
What is MerFight?
MerFight is a 2.5D fighting game involving 12 fishy fighters influenced by a variety of flashy sea life such as angler fish, sharks, and the Yellowtail Fang Blenny. With an emphasis on flexibility and leniency, MerFight is a fast-paced, engaging, and approachable fighter for veterans and newcomers of the genre alike.
You can find out more through the Mattrified Games discord.
MerFighting 101
Rewarding skilled players without impeding newcomers
In most fighting games, inputs such as quarter-circles are required to perform special and super attacks; however, MerFight allows simpler inputs such as forward + attack to work. However, performing the more traditional input properly will reward players with a slight meter boost. The goal with this mechanics is to allow players who may struggle with these types of input, still have a level of success when playing MerFight and help them get into the game more quickly!
Spending meter to earn canceling
In MerFight there are two types of energy that can be spent. The main energy meter allows players to perform super moves. When one bar of that meter is filled, players earn a pop cancel bubble. If the player has all 3 energy meters full, they cannot earn anymore pop cancels, so they will need to spend meter if they want to earn more pop cancel bubbles.
Cancel attacks for more damage or safety
With Pop Canceling, players can double-tapping in any direction during an attack to cancel it, allowing them to extend combos or make unsafe moves a bit safer.
Select Your MerFighter
Are you interested in helping with MerFight?
The following are areas that could use some assistance in completing MerFight's development. If interested in learning more about any of these, please send an email to gigs@mattrifiedgames.com with your portfolio and rates.
MerFight is looking for potential 3d artist to help with environment artwork, so if you can 3d model and or texture, feel free to reach out with your portfolio and rates!
Are you a digital illustrator? I'm looking to fill a gallery of art for MerFight, so if interested in doing a piece or two -- paid of course -- feel free to reach out with your rates and portfolio.
Disclaimer: the previously mentioned are short-term contract/gigs. They are not and will not lead to full time employment.
