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Man, way to start a game by putting boss fight!
I believe you need some delay before presenting anything to give time for players to learn the controls and get used to it
Anyways, nice start for shooter game! Sprite variations are really needed for this game but what you have here, good work on the bosses. I've destroyed 3 of them BTW
It took me a little time to understand how the points system worked but once I did, the game was really addictive and fun, of course I suck at it but the controls are great and the challenge is here. Obviously missing some music but you tried so that's a good point. Good job! :)
GAMEPLAY: 4/5 Addicting, needs leaderboards (highest is 252291 for me!)
Graphics: 4/5 fit the game perfectly, just a tad simple.
Sound: 4/5 Needs music, otherwise perfect
Difficulty: 5/5 tough as nails. like a shooter shouild be
4/5 GREAT
Interesting how you started your game with a bossfight. Cool graphics though! I included it in part 3 of my GBJam 4 compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/ud3RPQ8WDLw
Short video of the game: http://imgur.com/fLuPXTz
Pocket Assault is my first attempt at making a vertically scrolling manic shoot 'em up. If you have never played a manic shmup before, there are a few things to note:
The flashing pixel at the center of your ship (hitzone) is the only place where you are vulnerable
Your ship has two different movement speeds: Hold the shoot button down to move slowly, release the button to move fast
The title was made for #gbjam 4. My initial idea was to make a small manic shoot 'em up that focusses on score attack and where you have to beat several endbosses in a row. I wasn't able to create more than one though.
-= Controls =-
Move: WASD / Xbox 360 Controller D-Pad or Analogue Stick
Shoot: Space / A-Button (hold to move slowly)
-= Tips =-
The flashing pixel at the center of your ship (hitzone) is the only place where you can be hit
Hold the shoot button to move slowly, tap the button or release to move faster
Graze bullets to increase your level and reach higher scores
Why no music? I completely failed at creating a cool chiptune track. I tried one entire night but the result was awful. :/
#arcade
Pocket Assault HMTL 5 version
Hey all! Pocket Assault can be played in a browser now. :)
Pocket Assault Trailer
Hi! I made a tiny Pocket Assault trailer. You can watch it here: http://gfycat.com/WhisperedActiveDachshund
