The Adventures of Square

The Adventures of Square is an independent videogame by developer BigBrik Games. The initial episode received a Cacoward as one of the ten overall best mods of 2014, while the second episode was similarly recognized in 2018.

The protagonist, Square, must save the kidnapped scientist Dr. Octagon from the Circle of Evil cult. In addition to battling the cult members (circles) and their army of security droids, Square must protect the civilians (other polygons) he encounters. Settings are rendered in a bright, colorful style reminiscent of cel animation, with many hand-drawn graphics and textures. Voice acting and a complete soundtrack are also included.

Public beta releases began in August 2014, with version 1.0 appearing in November 2014. As of April 2018, the current version is 2.0, available as an IWAD or a standalone Windows executable (bundled with a modified GZDoom build). According to its press kit, the team will incrementally add levels, resources, and gameplay features to future releases, culminating somewhere in the future with a complete edition of three solo episodes, additional deathmatch maps, and even worse puns. A Mac OS package is available, and Linux support is also planned.

The game features over 100 voice clips for the protagonist, that play at scripted moments, during cutscenes, and randomly throughout the game. Many are shape-based puns, for example:
 * "Nobody puts square in the corner!"
 * "Get out of my face!"
 * "Get off my plane!"

Levels
Episode 1: Cornered by Circles (Square-ware)


 * Training Course (After 1.1, this level is accessible only with "map training") by James Paddock (Jimmy)
 * by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * by James Paddock (Jimmy)
 * by Richard Frei (Tarnsman)
 * by Walker Wright (Pavera)
 * (Exit to secret level) by Walker Wright (Pavera) and Xaser Acheron
 * by Gus Knezevich (Alfonzo) and Xaser Acheron
 * by James Paddock (Jimmy) and Xaser Acheron
 * by James Paddock (Jimmy) and Xaser Acheron
 * (Boss level) by Richard Frei (Tarnsman) and Conor Maddin (ClonedPickle)
 * (Secret level) by James Paddock (Jimmy)

Episode 2: Galactic Lunacy (Secant Edition)


 * by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * (Exit to secret level)
 * (Exit to secret level) by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * (Boss level)
 * (Secret level)
 * (Secret level) by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * (Exit to secret level) by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * (Boss level)
 * (Secret level)
 * (Secret level) by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)
 * (Secret level)
 * (Secret level) by Matt Tropiano (Mista T)

Square-off play (deathmatch)



Soundtrack
Episode 1


 * E1A1: "i am a vacuum cleaner" by Xaser Acheron
 * E1A2: "Crapchute" by James Paddock
 * E1A3: "Canoe Not?" by James Paddock
 * E1A4: "Hornswoggle" by Gus Knezevich
 * E1A5: "Regormortiz" by James Paddock
 * E1A6: "Blue Flunky" by Gus Knezevich
 * E1A7: "Strombology" by Xaser Acheron
 * E1A8: "Factotum" by Xaser Acheron
 * E1A9: "Launch Time" by James Paddock
 * E1A10: "HELLO SUBMARINE" by James Paddock
 * Boss: "store it in the phryg" by Jazz Mickle and James Paddock
 * Ending cinematic: "Exosphere" by Gus Knezevich and James Paddock

Episode 2


 * E2A1: "Polygoon Platoon Upon the Moon" by Xaser Acheron and James Paddock
 * E2A2: "Jet Your Own Pack" by James Paddock
 * E2A3: "Space Hopper" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A4: "Ice Cream Time Machine" by Xaser Acheron
 * E2A5: "Rhyme of the Pixie Barbarians" by Gus Knezevich
 * E2A6: "Bobby Prince, Pay Your Fares!" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A7: "Incubutter" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A8: "Cowculus" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A9: "Lunartech Fridge" by James Paddock
 * Lava Ascent: "Lunartech Lava" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A10: "Trianger" by James Paddock
 * E2A11: "Countricide" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * Gunfight: "Banjo Inferno (Xaser's 'The Final Texas' Mix)" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * E2A12: "Pyramidine" by James Paddock
 * Boss: "Lollapalooza" by Gus Knezevich and James Paddock
 * Ending cinematic: "Turquoise Octagon Moon" by James Paddock

Square-off


 * DM01: "Coconut Crush" by Paul Corfiatis
 * DM02: "Crapchute" by James Paddock
 * DM03: "dunk monk" by Jazz Mickle
 * DM04: "Hornswoggle" by Gus Knezevich

Miscellaneous


 * Title music: "Cubular!" by James Paddock and Xaser Acheron
 * Intermission music: "Oblongitude" by James Paddock