Electric Man Game Series
Experience the legendary stick-figure fighting game
Use arrow keys to move, ASD for attacks, and QWE for slow-motion moves
Core Gameplay
The Electric Man series consists of Adobe Flash-based fighting games created by Australian developer Damien Clarke. The most prominent entry, Electric Man 2: Tournament of Voltagen, involves stick-figure combatants competing in a global tournament to determine the "most powerful being in the stick man universe".
Key Features:
- Controls: Arrow keys for movement, ASD for basic attacks (punch, kick, grab), and QWE for "bullet time" slow-motion moves.
- Cheat Code: Pressing "Esc" during a match instantly wins the round (excludes tutorials and zero-health scenarios).
- Customization: Players choose Electric Man's name, color (yellow, green, orange, etc.), and difficulty level at the start.
Game Series Versions
- Electric Man 2: The most widely recognized version, released in 2006 on platforms like Albino Blacksheep and Newgrounds.
- Electric Man 2 HS: Free World Group adapted it with High Score leaderboard integration.
- Electric Man 4: The latest iteration, though it retains the Electric Man 2 title screen.
How to play Electric Man
watch the video below for a quick guide
Character Abilities
Basic Attacks
Punch, kick, grab, and running grabs form the foundation of Electric Man's combat abilities.
Battery-Powered Moves
Slow-motion attacks (Q/W/E) requiring energy reserves for executing powerful maneuvers.
Super Moves
"Travel mode" transforms Electric Man into an energy ball for rapid traversal across the battlefield.
Development Insights
The Electric Man series has an interesting development history that contributed to its unique style and gameplay:
- Inspiration: Clarke drew from early 2000s Flash animations like Xiao Xiao and high-voltage warning signs for character design.
- Engine: Built using Adobe Flash and ActionScript, leveraging stick-figure animation for simplicity and fast-paced combat.
- Setting: The Tournament of Voltagen lacks a defined timeline or backstory, focusing purely on competitive battles where teams or individuals fight using any means necessary.
Reception and Legacy
The series gained traction on Flash gaming portals like Armor Games and Stickpage. Despite Adobe Flash's discontinuation, the games are preserved through platforms like Flashpoint and the Internet Archive, allowing new generations to experience this classic fighting game.
The Electric Man series continues to inspire fan-made content, including GTA V mods that allow players to control an electric-powered character with shock attacks and teleportation abilities.