⟨log date="October 18, 2020"⟩
New version =)
Changes:
- maximum time interval between powerups is now 15 seconds. min is 1 second... but it's random :-)
- new powerup added: medkit. Gives you +1 lives, 10000 points, and 3 seconds of shield
Download the new version and give it a go. Hopefully the powerups aren't too frequent now. Let me know what you think.
Keep that feedback coming everyone :-) Anything that pops into your head, I want to hear it. Brutal honesty is best.
I got some good feedback from a legit Neo Geo programmer yesterday, and here are his suggestions ...
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the current randomness of powerups can leave you with almost no powerups in one game, and a huge abundance of them in the next. more powerups == more enjoyable!
- I'm going to improve the system to ensure that you get a *minimum* of 1 powerup spawn every 20~30 seconds.
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would be cool to have a 1-up pickup
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a short-circuit option to go from the leaderboard straight into a new game, so you're not slogging your
way through the main menu and the intro every time you want to play again.
- Squeezing in more games, and wasting less time... yes, I like it. Will add this.
Thanks again to those of you sending feedback, and btw anyone who sends feedback will be put into the credits (unless
you would prefer not to be. just let me know).
Here's a new version! Based on feedback I've added the left trigger as an alternate thruster input.
I'll also be exploring a new powerup (chewing gum) that slows or stops all enemies on screen. This was suggested by
the same super 1337 gamer who requested the alternate thruster input. I'll let you know how it goes :-)
Note: Windows will give you an ominous warning when you try to run the installer. You can safely ignore that in this case.
The game is finally complete! I am now going through the process of getting setup on Steam.
In the mean time, you can play it for free until November 8 :-) Instructions for sending feedback
are in the main menu.
Note: Windows will give you an ominous warning when you try to run the installer. You can safely ignore that in this case.
The Game Over song is complete! Now it's down to the finishing touches. At this point only the instructions section
of the UI is left to complete.
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⟨log date="September 13, 2020"⟩
I keep forgetting to actually upload my logs XD ... well, here's some more news ...
The "Game Over" song is coming along nicely. The vocals have been recorded and edited for beat matching. Now just
have to get the instruments in there. I'm aiming for somber epic symphony orchestral, but you never know how these
things will evolve as you go along :-) It might end up as a techno-orchestral fusion mashup =) We'll see.
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⟨log date="September 5, 2020"⟩
The game's main song is complete! It's called "One Way Out". It's a high energy song that I think
people are goingto like. I also made a slightly more subdued version of this song called "Anticipation"
for the main menu. Now starting on the final track for this game, called "Game Over". This one has vocals
and will feature some seriously angelic voices =)
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⟨log date="August 31, 2020"⟩
Time to replace the place-holder music with something original! I'm creating all the music myself with
Logic Pro X, Audacity, Komplete Kontrol MK88, some real guitars, a ukelelle (tenor, Fender Montecito),
and a clarinet :-)
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⟨log date="August 23, 2020"⟩
Firmed up the leaderboard functionality. Seems pretty solid. Local scores are resettable by the player. New Leaderboard
ID can be created by the user (should only be necessary if the user is banned, or the leaderboard service is hacked).
The global service itself is live, and running over https only.
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⟨log date="August 18, 2020"⟩
Console-style nav prompts for all the UI navigation scenarios. They dynamically adapt based on the type
of controller you are using (XB, PS4, Stadia, Numbus, keyboard), to show the correct button graphics.
Also rumble doesn't fire if you're not actually playing with the gamepad (e.g. if a gamepad is pluged in but
you're using the keyboard to play). Nothing startles me more than having the gamepad rattle accross my desk
when I'm not expecting it XD
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⟨log date="August 11, 2020"⟩
Lots of polish on the navigation has been completed. The powerups are tweaked and finalized (hud too!).
Paul Glinker
Glinkie Games Inc.
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⟨log date="July 28, 2020"⟩
I've got explicit support for the following controllers implemented: SteelSeries:Numbus, XBox One (wireless), XBox360 (wired), Stadia (via usb), PS4 (via usb).
The best experience on Windows is any kind of XBox controller, and yes you get some sweet haptic feedback with those ones. The best experience on Mac is the Nimbus.
Cheers!
Paul
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⟨log date="July 15, 2020"⟩
I'm working hard to wrap up the first release of a sick retro-style spin and thrust space shooter.
I'm aiming to release the game on Windows, MaxOSX, Linux (Ubuntu), and AppleTV (not necessarily in that order). There is one global online leaderboard for all platforms, so be prepared
to represent your favourite platform in the fight for operating system dominance :-)
Good things are coming. Stay tuned!
Paul Glinker
Glinkie Games Inc.
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GLINKIE GAMES INC.