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What do you think?

Finally got around to play it.

Well, overall, I liked it. I think the color usage is superb, art is really good and there's a plot, which is always a plus.

But, I found tons of small bugs that ticks me off as a lack of polish. The controls are a bit confusing, too - why the need of so many keys throughout the game. And the tons of particles on screen makes the game even harder.

But overall, it's pretty nice and as I said, loved the palette color, cyan and magenta are my choice for T-shirts (with black backgrounds)

It felt as those old school games we all used to play as kids. The story elements were fun and well put together. The design needs a bit more work, especially the numbers in the lower left which kinda don't fit the whole game. A pause screen is really important for a game like this, and maybe the splash screen could be more button based. On the whole, a good game. Hoping for updates :)

I gave the game an A- or 4/5 for its complex, yet decent structure. More info in the video review that I'll have up soon.

Really liked the story and the way it was presented. The music was excellent. Good game, but there's a few things that bothered me: the arrow keys don't work, the mouse cursor on the screen is distracting when using mouse control, and I couldn't find a way to exit or restart the game from the Game Over screen.

Also, I like the quantum slowdown effect, but I think a recharging meter might work better than a number of uses remaining. I wanted to be able to use the effect more.

Always wanted to try one of these sorts of games. This looks like it could be pretty cool if I can get the hang of it. lol

Obviously, if a person didn't like this type of game, it wouldn't get the same reception, but as far as I can tell, this should be fun, for those who like this kind of fun. ^^

Game Soundtrack

1 song

Afterfall, Ender's Theme by T. Rose antsandaphids.net
 

Retro Bullet-Hell Space Opera Action!

**Ender: A Love Story (PC/Windows)

Engage Quantum Drives! Blast into the stratosphere and witness the melodrama and the mayhem of deep space shoot 'em up action! Take control of the finest pilot in the sector as she darts and weaves through the fabric of time.**

Ender is a blend of modern storytelling and retro arcade gameplay with a dash of bullet hell!

Your one and only true love has been captured by the forces of a shadowy, powerful government militia. Their demands are insane, their mission is reckless, their stakes are too high, but you have no choice...

Features:

-> A compelling narrative and interesting characters

-> Fast paced arcade style action with bullet hell influences

-> Original soundtrack

-> Modern retro styling and color

* Updated to 0.9.1, Dec. 8!**
#shooter



teen
Cartoon Violence
Fantasy Violence
Realistic Violence
Mild Language

Happy SHMUP Year from Ants And Aphids

Happy New Year,

The soundtrack to Ender is now available for free on the GameJolt page and on the ants and aphids homepage.

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Patch to 0.9.1!

Ender’s free version has been updated to 0.9.1 to include support for keyboard arrow keys for those who prefer that to W A S D and to improve UI functionality.