The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard is not your typical run-and-gun action game; your body is your only weapon. Playing as an elite bodyguard, your ultimate mission is to shield VIPs from a barrage of assassins' bullets. Instead of taking cover or firing back, you must actively run, jump, and use your own body as a shield before the bullet reaches your client.

How to play The Bodyguard

Your task starts the instant a threat is discovered. You have to rapidly calculate the trajectory of the bullet and get between the muzzle and the VIP. Choose the correct style of jump based on the position of the enemy and optimise your interception.

Controls

W, A, S, D: Move freely around the protection zone.

Space: High jump – Use to block bullets flying at head height or higher.

X: Long jump – Close the distance to the VIP in a flash.

C: Crouch – Lower your center of gravity to block low-flying shots.

Left Mouse Button: Powerful jump – A decisive, high-speed leap.

Right Mouse Button: Activate time-freeze.

Esc: Pause the game.

Tips for becoming an expert

Never take your eyes off the VIP or stray too far away. The shorter the distance, the less time you need to dash out and intercept the bullet.

Analyze the bullet's path the moment it leaves the barrel instead of rushing out blindly. High-trajectory bullets require the Space key, while distant shots require the X key; practice until your muscle memory automatically triggers the correct jump.

Don’t misuse the time-freeze gimmick. Use it when you’re wrong on your timing and need to make a last-second change to your interception point in do-or-die scenarios.

Sometimes a little preemptive movement before the enemy pulls the trigger is all it takes to turn an impossible save into an easy block. The only way to win is to keep a cool mind and be ready to "take the hit".

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