The countdown is on. Hold the frame. Nail the take.

ControlActionTips
Move Mouse Pan the cameraKeep the camera in the center
Mouse Wheel Adjust focusStay in the green
W / S Adjust zoom in / out to keep it in the greenStay in the green
Space Press when the red ACTION! cue appears Listen to the director! 

Overview

You are the camera operator on a set where nothing stays still for long. Keep the shot composed as the camera fights you, then hit record at exactly the right moment when the director calls ACTION!

Every take is a chaotic balancing act: keep the frame centered, find the focus, adjust the zoom, and stay ready for the countdown to hit zero. A great shot needs precision, but a perfect frame means nothing if you roll too early or miss the cue.

How to Play

During each countdown, the shot drifts out of control. Correct the framing, focus, and zoom while the timer races toward zero. When the red ACTION! cue appears, press `Space` to roll the camera.

Be careful: rolling early immediately ruins the take. Hold your nerve, react quickly, and make every second count.

Theme: Countdown

ACTION! is built around the theme Countdown. As the final seconds disappear, you must manage several moving camera controls at once and commit at the precise moment the countdown ends.

Published 23 hours ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorsEricPeterson99, Alohajo20
GenreAction
Tags2D, Arcade, camera, countdown, Mouse only, Score Attack, Short, timing
Average sessionA few seconds
InputsKeyboard

Comments

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Fun gameplay and polished visuals. Good job!

THIS IS SO FUN and also huge props for including the option to change bindings my mouse scroll wheel was busted