Hook & Ladder Band

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Hook & LadderGig Rush

A side-scrolling arcade game about getting to the show on time. Five levels, five songs off the debut EP — each one rebuilt in chiptune — and a guitar that doubles as a weapon. Play as Michael or Eric, smash your way through the crowd, make the gig.

Click into the game, then press Enter to start. Sound is on — it's half the point.

Before you start

How to play

Controls

  • A / D Move
  • SPACE Jump
  • J Smash cases
  • K Power chord
  • F Truck

Pick your player

MICHAEL Guitar · Keys
ERIC Guitar

Same levels either way — pick whoever you'd rather be on stage.

Five levels, five tracks

The setlist

Every stage is scored to an 8-bit version of a song from From A to B by way of U. Hit play to hear them — mute the game first if it’s already running.

  1. Long Road Home 4:01 Level 1
  2. Too Much Too Soon 3:56 Level 2
  3. Everything Is 2:35 Level 3
  4. Now and Forever 1:02 Level 4
  5. All In 1:51 Boss stage
Enemies you'll meet on the way to the gig

Know your crowd

Overzealous Fan sprite

Overzealous Fan

Charges in for a hug — and a bruise.

Music Critic sprite

Music Critic

Tougher. Drops extra records.

Feedback sprite

Feedback

Floaty zap. Fast, one hit.

Bad Note sprite

Bad Note

Off-key menace. Watch the patrol.

Back to the band

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