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About Fraymakers
Fraymakers is a customizable platform‑fighting game that brings together many indie‑gaming icons. Up to four players can battle locally or online, using assists and a built‑in editor for endless content.
The game is described as easy for newcomers yet deep for veterans, featuring rollback netcode for smooth online play, full movesets with over 80 animations per character, and tools that let anyone create characters, stages, and modes.
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Gameplay Basics
Fraymakers follows platform‑fighting conventions: players jump, dash, and use a complete set of attacks to knock opponents off the arena. Each fighter includes every motion and attack expected from the genre.
The design is meant to be friendly for new players while offering expressive depth for experienced ones, supporting quick casual rounds or competitive climbs on leaderboards.
- Try several characters to see how different move sets feel.
- Observe opponent patterns to anticipate attacks.
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Custom Content Creation
An integrated editor lets players craft custom characters, stages, and game modes. The tools are described as accessible and powerful, aiming for a simple and fun creation process.
Both players and creators benefit from this expandability, meaning the community can continuously add new content without a preset limit.
- Start with a basic stage layout before adding hazards.
- Reuse existing assets to speed up character design.

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Online Play & Netcode
Fraymakers uses rollback netcode, the gold standard for fighting‑game online play, to deliver smooth matches. This system was prioritized from the outset of development.
Players can join online PvP or co‑op matches, with rollback netcode designed to provide the smoothest possible online experience.
- Check your connection stability before ranked matches.
- Play during off‑peak hours for potentially lower latency.
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Assist Characters
A massive selection of indie icons can be summoned as assists, delivering attacks, projectiles, buffs, or status effects during battle.
Choosing an assist that matches your strategy adds a tactical layer, whether you need extra damage or a defensive boost.
- Pair offensive assists with aggressive playstyles.
- Use defensive assists when low on health.
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Multiplayer Modes
Fraymakers supports local split‑screen and online multiplayer for up to four participants. Local play requires a gamepad for each additional player, while one slot may use a keyboard.
Both PvP and co‑op experiences are available, letting friends compete or team up across shared or split screens.
- Mix PvP and co‑op sessions for varied pacing.
- Ensure each player has a gamepad when adding more than one local participant.





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