Juice: Zero Bugs Given

Juice: Zero Bugs Given

Juice: Zero Bugs Given is a fast-paced 2D arcade fighting game built in Rust using the Bevy engine, where you battle bosses inspired by infamous programming bugs. Each enemy embodies a real software failure — from chaotic null pointers to devastating buffer overflows — brought to life through unique AI behaviors and combat styles.

Designed as both a technical showcase and a fun, replayable fighter, the game focuses on tight controls, responsive combat, and expressive enemy design rather than long-term progression systems.

🕹️ Gameplay Features

• Skill-based 2D combat with hitboxes, blocking, knockback, and cooldowns
• 5 unique boss fights, each themed after a real programming bug:
  • Null Pointer
  • Undefined Behavior
  • Data Race
  • Use After Free
  • Buffer Overflow
• Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard) that affect AI behavior and stats
• Quick, replayable matches (1–3 minutes per fight)
• Physics-driven combat powered by Bevy’s ECS and 2D physics systems
• Stylized particle effects and animated sprites for impactful feedback

🎮 Controls

Player 1

• Move: W / A / S / D
• Jump: W
• Attack: F
• Block: Hold Block key

Player 2 (Local)

• Move: Arrow Keys
• Jump: Up Arrow
• Attack: L
• Block: Hold Block key

(Controls are currently fixed and not remappable.)

🧠 Theme & Inspiration

The game turns software bugs into literal enemies, blending programming humor with arcade action. Boss behaviors intentionally reflect their names — erratic movement, unsafe aggression, or overwhelming force — offering both challenge and satire.

Built in Rust, the project also celebrates ideas like:

• Memory safety
• Fearless concurrency
• Zero-cost abstractions

🚧 Project Status

This is an early public release. The core gameplay is complete and stable, but the game will continue to receive updates and polish.

Planned improvements may include:

• More bosses and arenas
• Expanded audio (music & effects)
• Visual polish and effects
• Quality-of-life improvements

Feedback is welcome and appreciated.

🛠️ Technical Notes

• Built with Rust + Bevy
• Cross-platform friendly (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Fully offline, no external dependencies

If you enjoy the game or have feedback, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for playing — and remember:

Memory safe. Fearless concurrency. Zero bugs given. 🦀⚔️