About Rooftop Snipers
Rooftop Snipers proves you don't need complicated controls to make a fight chaotic. Each player gets exactly two buttons, one to jump and one to shoot, and the goal is to blast your opponent clean off the map. The catch is that aiming is anything but steady: you hold the shoot button to bring your gun around and let go to fire, often while bouncing around the rooftop trying to line up the shot.
Rounds last seconds, which makes it perfect for quick rematches and loud arguments about who got lucky. Sharing one keyboard with a friend is the main event, but you can also take on the computer when you're on your own. The floppy physics mean even beginners can pull off a hilarious upset, while experienced players learn to time their jumps to dodge bullets and punish a missed shot.
How to play Rooftop Snipers
- Choose a match against a friend on the same keyboard or against the computer.
- Jump to dodge incoming shots and reposition on the rooftop.
- Hold the shoot button to bring your aim around, then release to fire at your opponent.
- Knock your rival off the map to win the round, and keep winning rounds to take the match.
Rooftop Snipers controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| W | Player 1: jump |
| E (hold, then release) | Player 1: aim and shoot |
| I | Player 2: jump |
| O (hold, then release) | Player 2: aim and shoot |
Tips and tricks
- Don't hold the shoot button too long; overcooked aim can send your bullet sailing over your opponent's head.
- Jump right as your rival is about to fire, since a shot lined up at standing height often misses a player in the air.
- Stay away from the very edge when you can, because a single hit there is far more likely to push you off.
- Watch your opponent's gun as they aim; it tells you roughly when the shot is coming.
