0verkill
0verkill is a client-server 2D deathmatch-like game in ASCII art. It supports free connecting/disconnecting during the game, and runs well on modem lines. Graphics are in 16-color ASCII art with elaborate hero animations. 0verkill features 4 different weapons, grenades, invisibility, and armor. The package also contains reaperbot clients, a simple graphics editor, and a level editor.
| Tags | Games/Entertainment First Person Shooters Arcade |
|---|---|
| Licenses | GPL |
| Operating Systems | OS/2 Windows Windows Windows Windows POSIX BSD FreeBSD IRIX Linux Other Solaris HP-UX |
Recent releases
- 16 Dec 2001 11:52
Changes: This version contains new level, a lot of cool new graphics, some improvements to the old level, level negotiation, killing objects, several bugfixes, and an improved graphics edito
- 30 Jan 2001 06:12
Changes: This release includes several bugfixes, network performance boost, and experimental reaperbots. Supported platforms now include Linux, SunOS, IRIX, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OS/2, and Windows.
- 30 Jan 2001 06:12
Changes: Weapon switching was enhanced. A graphics editor, a new icon, a new key for climbing down ladders, and new graphics were added. The server now logs players' IP addresses and time. A wrong port bug was fixed.
- 30 Jan 2001 06:12
Changes: New features include players respawning in random places in the game, invisibility, and the ability to see one's own death.
- 30 Jan 2001 06:12
Changes: Now 0verkill have armor and full X support.
- All comments
Recent commentsAny public server?
Does anybody know whether there is any public server where to play?
(also, how do I change the port and my nickname?)
need public SERVER up
got an address anyone?
all the ones on the homepage are DOWN :/
Re: question
> i know how to decompress *.tar and *.gz
> but how do you decompress a tgz?
tar xvfz file.tgz
tar xvfz file.tar.gz
Re: Wow..
> It's a nice game for Linux! When you
> can't install your graphic card and play
> to UT or something like that, play to
> 0verkill! You're gonna make fun with
> your friends :)
>
>
damn... I wish I had mi modem working on Linux, the game is just great for my piece-of-junk computer. If someday I can make my winmodem work well, I'll let you know, guys.
question
i know how to decompress *.tar and *.gz but how do you decompress a tgz?