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If you like classic coin slot arcade shooters you might enjoy this game.
It's a simple project I've been working on, try to make a fun top down space shooter with a retro feel.
Everything works just about as expected, but I've added a teleport function, where you can jump a short distance up, down, left or right (just be careful not to jump on top of a projectile). It won't work diagonally though.
Just about everything is there as a place holder, especially the music and some recognizable sounds and voice announcements. If I progress with this project I'll change them to something original.
Controls (use of controller is highly recommended)
Keyboard:
w,a,s,d - movement
space - rapid fire
left ctrl + movement - teleport
right mouse button - laser fire
esc- pause
Controller:
(I left a section on the menu where you can look at the control schematics. Menu selection will have to be done with mouse. Controller is only for gameplay for the moment. Won't work for menu navigation.)
Objective: Score as much as you can. Hold out as long as you can. If you beat the high score, it will be saved as such. There are 7 waves at the moment with varying enemies. Each wave is triggered by score amount and it gets harder every wave. With each wave your fire rate also gets faster. After wave 7 there aren't any more waves but they'll still keep coming.
Note: Watch out for the second wave green enemies. They can get dangerous if too many gang up on you.
In the future I'll be adding more enemy types and maybe some "beginning and end" levels and power ups, health boosts, etc.
BUGS:
There's only one bug I'm aware of and it's not a huge deal. You can pass over the enemy ships without being damaged. The projectiles they shoot still damage you though, so it won't make the game easier.
#arcade
