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Nothing Door Game Manual

Controls

To Move

One of:

Arrow KeysWASDNumpad

To Use Item

Use arrow keys while against an enemy

Settings

Press ESC to open / close settings

Installation

Mac / OSX

1. Download the Game

Download the game and save the ZIP file to your preferred location.

2. Extract the ZIP File

Locate the downloaded ZIP file and double-click on it to extract its contents.

3. Navigate to the App

Once extracted, you should see the game application file (ends with ".app"). Navigate to the location where the application is stored.

4. Right-Click on the App

Hold down the Control key on your keyboard and simultaneously click (or right-click) on the game application file.

5. Choose "Open" from the Context Menu

In the context menu that appears, choose "Open." This will override the security check and prompt a confirmation dialog.

6. Override Security Warning

A warning dialog will appear, informing you that the app is from an unidentified developer. Click "Open" to confirm and launch the game.

7. Enjoy the Game

The game should now launch without any issues. You might need to perform these steps only the first time you open the application.

Windows

1. Download the Game

Download the game from itch.io and save the ZIP file to your preferred location.

2. Extract the ZIP File

Locate the downloaded ZIP file. Right-click on the file and select "Extract All..." from the context menu. Choose a destination for the extracted files and click "Extract."

3. Navigate to the Game Folder

After extraction, open the folder where the game files are located. Look for the main executable file, often ending with ".exe."

4. Run the Game

Double-click on the executable file to run the game. If prompted by Windows Defender SmartScreen, click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to proceed with the execution.

5. Enjoy the Game

The game should now launch without any issues. You might need to perform these steps only the first time you open the application.

Nothing Door Closed

The Door

The door will only let you pass when you have:

  1. Destroyed all enemies in the level
  2. Used every item in your inventory

Destroy the last enemy with your last item

When you beat the level,
the Nothing Door allows you to enter

Player beating level

If you fail the level you can use the return door at the bottom of the screen to try again.

Player beating level

Some levels might take you back MORE than one level if you fail them...

Using Items

To use an item, walk into an enemy while holding it.
Items are used in order in your inventory from left to right

Inventory

Here, the next item to be used is a Magic Potion. Then next in the order is a Big Sword, then a Big Sword, and finally a sword

Some Items Harm

Sword

Sword: -1 HP

Big Sword

BIG Sword: -2 HP

Some Items Heal

Potion

Potion: +1 HP

Big Potion

BIG Potion: +2 HP

Some Items Have a strange twist...

Enemies

An enemy's HP is shown by icons above them

Unhealth EnemyHealth Enemy

Enemies are destroyed when they have EXACTLY 0 HP

Player's next item is a sword

Skullfreak before being Hit With Sword

Player hits Skullfreak with sword for -1HP
Skullfreak goes from from -1HP to -2HP

Skullfreak after being Hit With Sword

Skullfreak does not die

Player's next item is a potion

Skullfreak before being Hit With Potion

Player hits Skullfreak with potion for +1HP
Skullfreak goes from from -1HP to 0HP

Skullfreak after being Hit With Potion

Skullfreak dies

Some enemies will change appearance when they are living or undead

Rat Snake AliveRat Snake Undead