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Life & fun · April 17, 2013

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Sparklin Wars, multiplayer Web shooter I built over 2 nights

Sparklin Wars, multiplayer Web shooter I built over 2 nights launched on April 17, 2013 with 72 votes, #38 of 528 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Sparklin Wars is a multiplayer web-based shooter game built by Sparklinlabs. It allows players to compete against each other in real-time combat through a web browser. The game is designed for anyone looking for casual online entertainment and quick competitive gameplay. It was developed rapidly over just two nights and launched in 2013, offering straightforward shooter mechanics accessible to players without requiring downloads or installations.

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