Sorry for the long wait ((

I fixed these issues in the hotfix.

https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/hover-knight/devlog/967494/hotfix-051

Improvements that help you shoot more accurately are a great idea!

Hi folk!

I’m working on a hybrid between a shooter and an idle game.

Free web version https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/hover-knight

Any kind of suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Thanks for the comment!

Those that spawn too high are hard to shoot. Because you basically only shoot at the bottom of the collider. I’ll fix the top spawn point.

The repair upgrade speeds up recovery after the hoverbike gets shot down. I’ll redo the repair later. This game mechanic doesn’t seem very good.

Mine is not quite a clicker. The player collects the initial income by timely movements on the game screen. There is no point in clicking here.

If we are talking about inaction, then with all probability the crystals will spawn on the ground. At this time, the player’s hoverbike also descends to the ground. That is, there will still be a small income with complete inaction of the player.

Then you can buy upgrades for the per-second income. This mechanic is no longer purposefully dependent on the player’s actions.

The only place where I see cheating through software autoclick is the automatic purchase of upgrades for income/second. Or am I missing something?

Hi!

For this I want to make a separate weapon. Specifically for plasma, there will probably be an update that will increase the number of projectiles per click.

Wastelads, Hoverbike and Plasma Shotgun - incremental scrolling shooter I’m working on

Idle Hover Knights https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/idle-hover-knights

I’m indie hobby solo developer. I’ve long wanted to try making a quick game with rich backgrounds and character outlines. And this is the game I got.

Devlog 3 | Diving enemies and the plasma shotgun

Changed:

1. Enemy spawning. Now enemies appear in waves every few seconds. Each next wave contains more enemies, but the reward for each enemy is higher. If at least one enemy runs off the screen, the wave counter will reset to 1.
2. Explosion animation. Now the explosion is juicier. And when the explosion occurs, enemies fly to wrecks.
3. The upgrade for resetting progress for prestige has been renamed to Ascension.

Added:

1. Diving of knocked-out enemies.
2. Upgrade that allows you to shoot 2 or 3 bullets at once. Plasma shotgun!
3. Upgrade to increase the damage of the player’s gun.
4. Display of earned coins.
5. The sound of hitting an enemy.
6. New soundtrack.

You can play the free web version at https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/idle-hover-knights

Idle game where you need to maximize your income.

You control a knight in a post-apocalyptic world. The Order has sent you to collect the remaining energy, so necessary for the survival of humanity. Riding a hover bike, you endlessly rush through the wasteland, shooting at enemies.

https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/idle-hover-knights

Sorry, I haven’t worked on optimizing the game yet.

Yes, if you manage to collect crystals, the game progression goes faster. Later I will add a minimal tutorial.

Are you talking about the game launch or the game progression?

Yesterday we were already complaining that the web version launch is taking too long. Although the game only takes up 50 MB.

And the game balance will still be improved, of course! Thanks to your comments.

Прошу прощения, что не успел отснять видос и сделать туториал. Позже обязательно вернусь к этому.

Я, конечно, доработаю этот проект. Мне тоже понравилась идея. И да, я как раз хотел поднять стереотипы на счет ученых. Не знаю, насколько это удалось. В игре всего три уровня. То есть вы, можно сказать, прошли большую часть игры.

Спасибо за коммент!

Штош, вы правы, пожалуй

Вы играете за одного из ученых, исследующих реакцию какой-то неизвестной материи. Ваша задача - успеть выполнить достаточное количество реакций между единицами материи до тех пор, пока у ученого не кончатся попытки.

Управление:

1. Выберите ученого. У каждого из них есть особые способности. Внимание! В прототипе доступен только Эйнштейн, который может изменять положение единиц материи относительно друг друга.

2. Используйте левый и правый SHIFT для управления единицами материи. Организуйте материю таким образом, чтобы произошла самая длинная цепная реакция. Чем длиннее цепочка реакций, тем больше очков получает ученый.

3. Нажмите на единицу материи, чтобы начать реакцию.

4. Вы выигрываете, если достигаете цели — указанного количества единиц материи, вступивших в реакцию. Единица материи считается вступившей в реакций, если она исчезает (уничтожается).

5. Вы проигрываете, если попытки ученого закончились, а целевое количество реакций не достигнуто.

Я делал тактическую пошаговую игру, но получилась головоломка с элементами RPG. Что я пока НЕ ​​успел сделать:

• Развитие материи. По замыслу автора, ученые должны открывать новые свойства материи. Такие как генерация новых единиц материи, уменьшение набранных очков, штрафная попытка ученого. Поэтому единицы материи окрашены в разные цвета. Таким образом, в рамках одного эксперимента материя меняется, открывая новые свойства, которые игрок должен выбрать.

• Наследование свойств материи. Каждый последующий раунд должен начинаться с материи, уже наделенной некоторыми свойствами, которые игрок выбрал в предыдущем раунде.

• Различные навыки ученых. Эйнштейн изменяет существующую материю относительно единиц материи. Дарвин дает дополнительный выбор свойств или влияет на вероятность появления одного из цветов. Шредингер способен изменить цвет единицы материи или создавать многоцветные единицы материи.

• Развитие самих ученых. В течении раунда у ученых должны открываться новые способности, как в RPG.

Не шифт, а шифты :-) Если зажать левый - то при клике на материю, будет поворот налево. Правый шифт - соответтвенно, поворот направо. Можно сделать до 3-х поворотов, чтобы выстроить самую длинную цепочку реакций. За более длинные цепочки начисляется больше очков.

Спасибо! Вот бы еще довести до логического завершения ) После окончания джема залью новую версию, логически завершенную. Чтобы не нарушать правила.

Спасибо! Да, я сильно недооценил те работы, которые должны были из прототипа сделать игру :-) Немного позже все таки доделаю до играбельного билда.

Hi everyone.

I am excited to announce the early access release of my retro arcade game, Galactic Showdown!

Galactic Showdown is a fast-paced arcade game with a retro feel, where you control a nimble spaceship armed with just a single bullet.

https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown

Why early access?

Despite the fact that the main part of the game mechanics and graphics are implemented, there are still moments in the game that need polishing before the game is considered complete. I would like to hear the opinion of players on the balance, fix critical bugs and make a smoother ending to the game. I would also like to complete the work on the free play mode, where there should be a leaderboard with scoring.

Your mission:

Blast your way through hordes of alien enemies, using your one bullet wisely.

Dodge enemy fire and avoid colliding with asteroids.

Buy upgrades to gain new unique bullet and hull abilities.

Conquer levels full of enemies and unexpected obstacles.

Save the galaxy from an evil space tyrant!

Features:

Retro style: Pixelated graphics and 80s-inspired sounds will take you back in time.

One bullet: This is your only defense - shoot carefully.

Upgrades: Buy new bullets and other improments to gain an edge over your opponents.

Unpredictable bosses: Face gigantic and dangerous space monsters.

Endless gameplay: Conquer level after level, and become a master of space combat.

Plot:

Neyku, nicknamed Screech, a daring daredevil pilot, lost everything: his home, his family, but not his half-brother, Kihonja. The Empire, under the rule of a cruel tyrant, wiped his world off the face of the galaxy. Kihonja, a kind but cowardly farmer, was left terminally ill, and their parents were enslaved, destined to die in toxic mines. Neyku’s rage boils, he vows revenge. Together with Kihonja, who supports him despite his illness, they take to the skies in their space fighter, to break through the blockade and challenge the tyrant in a suicidal mission.

Tyrant, the shriek of Screech heralds your end!

Galactic Showdown is a game for those who love fast-paced action and unpredictability, for those who appreciate retro style and the beauty of simplicity.

Happy playing and have a nice day everyone!

День 4

Еще больше сдуваюсь. Сегодня даже без скриншотов.

Немного повозился там и сям по коду. Попытался сделать сбыт мяса более интересным. В целом - пустой день. Но я вообще не понимаю, кто работает в пятницу, когда в это время мужики едят мясо, пивом запивают и ничего не понимают? )))

День 3

Сегодня без гифок.

Опять поменял палитру игры. Все таки остановился в этот раз на более разнообразной из 16 цветов.

Теперь в штаб-квартире у мясников-контрабандистов есть немного мебели. Это что-то сай-файное, чтобы покупать улучшения. Стол, где мясо реализуется в игровую валюту для покупки улучшений. И выход в данж, где, собственно, мясо добывается.

Отрисовал второго подпольщика класса Химик. Он будет условным хиллером в пати.

И реализовал прокачку мясников. В игре будет не стандартная прокачка - опыт - левелап - статы выросли. А прокачка конкретной пассивки. Например, на увеличение здоровья. Чем выше процент прокачки способности. Тем больший профит она дает. Когда будет накоплено 100% опыта, можно будет выбрать следующий пассивную или активную способность. Чем-то напоминает навыки из WoT.

Вот такие дела :-) Что скажите? Что можно улучшить?

Надеюсь, прототип доставит положительные эмоции у игроков.

И надеюсь, что не нарушил регламент джема. Если уже видите какой-то криминал (не в игре, конечно, а в участии), то прошу сообщить.

День 2

Едем дальше.

Попробовал поменять палитру на более веселую и мясную. Но мне не очень нравится, что получается из 4-х цветных палитр. Как будто игра требует большего разнообразия в графике, потому что много разнообразных элементов. Позже еще попробую.

Сделал минимальный крафт. Мясо можно будет расходовать на получение денег или на прокачку героев.

А так же добавил еще одного героя, который по сюжету должен будет присоединиться к игроку после тестового забега.

Страница проекта

https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/dungeon-butchers

Кстати, может кто подсказать генератор тайлов для сетки гексов? Хочу попробовать успеть сделать стенки с плавными переходами.

Всем привет. Попробую принять участие в этом джеме. Хочу попробовать запрототипировать РПГ-самоигралку с элементами менеджмента ресурсов про чуваков из далекого будущего, которые тайно гоняют в подземелья, чтобы нелегально добывать запрещенное мясо монстров. В итоге они раскроют тайну, почему мясо было запрещено в мире будущего. Хотелки, как всегда, вселенские. Это уникальные персонажи-мясники. Разнообразная экипировка. Несколько биомов подземелья. Множество монстров и, соответственно, множество рецептов мясозаготовки. Автоматизация производства. Экономика игры на базе торговли мясопродукцией. Сокрытие теневого бизнеса от полиции мяса. И прочие-прочие вещи, которые в принципе невозможно реализовать. Но по факту, как обычно, что получится, то и получится.

Предполагаю, проект принимает сторону ~Космодесанта Императора~ Космо-рыцарей. Тут попробую ежедневно показывать прогресс в виде видео девлогов. Времени, конечно, крайне мало. Но в этом и плюс есть - максимум 6 ежедневных девлогов :-)

Собственно, сегодня удалось собрать саму простую генерацию подземелья из гексов и цикл обхода подземки

Позже создам страницу на итче, куда попробую заливать весь материал по игре.

There is something in this comparison. Thanks for the comment!

The demo version of the game is out. Now, more than ever, we need your feedback and playtests. Please, don’t forget to leave comments with your suggestions and impressions. Be sure to subscribe to our account and add the game to your collection, if you haven’t done so yet. The most active helpers have the opportunity to get into the game’s credits forever (they have such a wish, of course).

Galactic Showdown

DESCRIPTION

Galactic Showdown is a fast-paced arcade game with a retro feel, where you control a dexterous spaceship armed with just a single bullet.

YOUR MISSION

• Blast your way through hordes of alien enemies, using your one bullet wisely.
• Dodge enemy fire and avoid colliding with asteroids.
• Buy upgrades to gain new unique bullets, hull and pilot abilities.
• Conquer levels full of enemies and unexpected obstacles to save the galaxy from an evil space tyrant!

FEATURES

• Retro style: Pixelated graphics and 80s-inspired sounds will take you back in time. Made for 800×600 oldscool res.

• One bullet: This is your only defense - shoot carefully.

• RPG elements: Equip the ship with various weapons, master new abilities, improve characteristics. But remember - the main character in this game, which needs to be pumped up - is yourself. And the galaxy will obey you!

• Unpredictable bosses: Face gigantic and dangerous space monsters with unique mechanics and fight style.

• Endless gameplay: Conquer level after level, and become a master of space combat. Complete more difficult tasks and get achievements by replaying levels. It will make you MUCH MUCH stronger!

TRAILER, SCREENSHOTS AND GIFS

Don’t forget to play the free demo and leave your feedback on the game if you liked it! Also, if you haven’t added the game to your collection yet, hurry up and do it. There’s still a lot of interesting things ahead!

Hi. I’m a solo hobby indie developer. Working on a tiny retro arcade game called Galactic Showdown https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown. The game is sooo close to early access!

Minimal text lines have been added to guide the player through the story.

All devlogs are on the game page. Visit it on https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown.

The game is closer to early access than ever. If you are a dexterous ace and you are good at testing games, then this is your last chance to influence the game! Get moving!

I continue to complete the challenge - a full game in 30 devlogs. Already 29! All devlogs are on the game page. BE SURE to visit it https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown.

There are now small text lines in the game. I will use this mechanism to tell a little about what is happening in the game. This way the levels should become more interesting to play. No matter what, it’s a plot. Don’t forget to download the demo and leave your feedback if you find the game interesting.

Don’t forget to play the free demo and add the game to your wishlist! It will also be cool to hear your feedback on the game. In solo-hobby-indie, this is the most important resource for development.

Hola! Thanks for your reply!

You can write to me at combatdicesteam.bs@gmail.com

My contacts in my profile https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/

Hello.

Size. The game field is currently 840x484. Background objects can be smaller. They can be larger if we are talking about movement animations. Then only part of the huge space object in the background will be visible.

Format - png. It will either be one static image. Or a spritesheet with animation frames.

The game is currently planned to have 25 levels. I would like to have different backgrounds at different levels. But this is too much work for an indie solo developer. Therefore, I use as many backgrounds in the game as you give me.

Details:

1. Definitely, the backgrounds should be single-bit. That is, either color or no color. Please watch the gameplay video or run the demo. See? Dark blue space and slightly lighter planets, a space station, and so on.
2. Definitely, the backgrounds should be space-themed. Even if some object is not directly related to space, it should be stylized as such. For example, if we want to make an ancient Greek temple with columns and statues of gods, it should be on a platform with engines, under an atmospheric dome and with antennas. Or something like that.
3. It is best to make small background objects with minimal animations. Size 128x128 or 256x256. And about 8 frames. I came to this during the development process. It is easiest to procedurally generate backgrounds for levels from such objects.

What do you say? Are you still interested?

I’d be grateful if you could give me a couple of dynamic chiptune 8-bit tracks for my retro arcade about space shootouts. It would be absolutely fabulous if they were in FamiStudio without third-party plugins :-)

Game Page https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown

I’d be grateful if you could give me a couple of dynamic chiptune 8-bit tracks for my retro arcade about space shootouts. It would be absolutely fabulous if they were in FamiStudio without third-party plugins :-)

Game Page https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown

Environment effects have been added to the game. Enemies with new mechanics have also been tested - generating zones that affect other ships.

All devlogs are on the game page. MUST visit it https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown.

Still looking for brave test aces!

I continue to complete the challenge - a full game in 30 devlogs. Already 21! All devlogs are on the game page. BE SURE to visit it https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown.

Environmental effects have been added to the game. For example, on some levels there will be a cosmic wind that affects the trajectory of the player’s ship. Perhaps later a similar effect will be added that affects opponents.

And also opponents with new mechanics have been tested - I generate zones that affect other ships. For now, these are space spiders that create a web. If the player gets into the web, then his movement speed is greatly slowed down. This creates dangerous situations when the player cannot normally dodge paths and rams. The web can (and should) be destroyed with your shots. A little later I will try to make the web burst if you use turbo. And also, of course, there is not enough animation of the bursting web. In general, the mechanics are interesting. After all, you can add generation of areas with different effects: acceleration of allies, immortality of allies, acid clouds, invisibility dome, etc.

Don’t forget to play the free demo and add the game to your wishlist! It will also be cool to hear your feedback on the game. In solo-hobby-indie, this is the most important resource for development.

If you are interested, I can offer to create one-bit backgrounds for my arcade game https://combat-dices-team.itch.io/galactic-showdown.

Hi.

I’m sorry. I want to understand how much the exhibitions held in jams help in promoting the project. I won’t do it anymore )

Link to download the game Galactic Showdown

DESCRIPTION

Galactic Showdown is a fast-paced arcade game with a retro feel, where you control a dexterous spaceship armed with just a single bullet.

YOUR MISSION

• Blast your way through hordes of alien enemies, using your one bullet wisely.
• Dodge enemy fire and avoid colliding with asteroids.
• Buy upgrades to gain new unique bullets, hull and pilot abilities.
• Conquer levels full of enemies and unexpected obstacles to save the galaxy from an evil space tyrant!

FEATURES

• Retro style: Pixelated graphics and 80s-inspired sounds will take you back in time. Made for 800×600 oldscool res.

• One bullet: This is your only defense - shoot carefully.

• RPG elements: Equip the ship with various weapons, master new abilities, improve characteristics. But remember - the main character in this game, which needs to be pumped up - is yourself. And the galaxy will obey you!

• Unpredictable bosses: Face gigantic and dangerous space monsters with unique mechanics and fight style.

• Endless gameplay: Conquer level after level, and become a master of space combat. Complete more difficult tasks and get achievements by replaying levels. It will make you MUCH MUCH stronger!

SCREENSHOTS AND GIFS

PLATFORMS

It will be on all platforms for PC. Game was made on Monogame.

DEVELOPER

Combat Dices Team - tiny indie game development team of solo developer and some times of the artist and other helpers.

Galactic Showdown

DESCRIPTION

Galactic Showdown is a fast-paced arcade game with a retro feel, where you control a dexterous spaceship armed with just a single bullet.

YOUR MISSION

• Blast your way through hordes of alien enemies, using your one bullet wisely.
• Dodge enemy fire and avoid colliding with asteroids.
• Buy upgrades to gain new unique bullets, hull and pilot abilities.
• Conquer levels full of enemies and unexpected obstacles to save the galaxy from an evil space tyrant!

FEATURES

• Retro style: Pixelated graphics and 80s-inspired sounds will take you back in time. Made for 800×600 oldscool res.

• One bullet: This is your only defense - shoot carefully.

• RPG elements: Equip the ship with various weapons, master new abilities, improve characteristics. But remember - the main character in this game, which needs to be pumped up - is yourself. And the galaxy will obey you!

• Unpredictable bosses: Face gigantic and dangerous space monsters with unique mechanics and fight style.

• Endless gameplay: Conquer level after level, and become a master of space combat. Complete more difficult tasks and get achievements by replaying levels. It will make you MUCH MUCH stronger!

SCREENSHOTS AND GIFS

New abilities added! Still looking for brave test aces!