Ragdoll Duel: Boxing

About Ragdoll Duel: Boxing

Ragdoll Duel: Boxing puts two stickman fighters in a ring and hands their limbs to a physics engine, so no two exchanges land the same way. Each fighter has four inputs — move, crouch, punch and a Super Punch on its own key — which is just enough depth that the winner is not simply whoever mashes fastest. Take two rounds and the fight is yours.

You can box against an AI opponent or a friend on the same keyboard, and the Super Punch is the part that decides rounds: it has to be ready before you can use it, so wasting it hands your opponent the initiative. It belongs on the same shelf as Drunken Boxing and Wobbly Boxing, with a cleaner control layout than either.

How to play

Player 1 moves with A and D, crouches with S, punches with F and throws the Super Punch with G. Player 2 moves with the left and right arrows, crouches with the down arrow, punches with L and uses the Super Punch with K. Play against the AI or a friend on one keyboard; win two rounds to take the match, and do not waste the Super Punch once it is ready.

Controls

• Player 1 — A/D move, S crouch, F punch, G super punch
• Player 2 — ←/→ move, ↓ crouch, L punch, K super punch
• Versus AI, or two players on one keyboard

Tips to win

• Keep up quick punches to control range and keep your opponent busy.
• Do not waste the Super Punch. Wait until it is ready and your opponent is in range.
• Ragdoll physics make range unreliable — step in a fraction closer than feels right before committing.

Ragdoll Duel: Boxing strategy guide

Two rounds decide the fight. Ragdoll Duel: Boxing pits two stickman boxers against each other, and the first to take two rounds is victorious. You can face an AI opponent or a friend on the same keyboard. Because the fighters are ragdolls, no two exchanges play out quite the same way, which keeps even quick matches unpredictable.

Learn the four inputs. Player 1 moves with A and D, crouches with S, punches with F and throws the Super Punch with G. Player 2 moves with the left and right arrows, crouches with the down arrow, punches with L and uses the Super Punch with K. Moving, crouching, punching and the Super Punch are all you have, so get comfortable with each before worrying about tactics.

Quick punches set up everything else. Your normal punch is the tool you will use most. Send quick jabs to keep your opponent busy and to find range. Swinging wildly from too far away leaves you exposed, so step in before you commit. Ragdoll physics make distance tricky to judge, so pay attention to how close you need to be for a punch to connect.

Do not waste the Super Punch. The Super Punch becomes available when it is ready, and throwing it carelessly is one of the most common mistakes. Save it for a moment when your opponent is in range and unable to avoid it, rather than firing it the instant it becomes available. A well-timed Super Punch can swing a round; a wasted one just gives your rival breathing room.

Use crouch and movement to stay safe. Crouching and stepping back are your main defensive options. When your opponent charges in, moving out of range or ducking can make their attack miss and leave them open for a reply. Practise against the AI to learn the timing, then bring in a friend for a best-of-three showdown where reading their habits becomes the key to victory.

Ragdoll Duel: Boxing FAQ