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The Vacuum [WIP/Blog - Windows, Android, Linux]

Ched80 · 2015-12-25T19:58:10Z

The Vacuum A simple 2D space adventure with pseudo orbital physics. So this is my current project, I've been working on it since August 2015 and is available now on itch.io https://ched80.itch.io/the-vacuum It's a 2D space adventure game where you build your ship, assemble your crew and head out into the cold vacuum of space. You'll take on missions for cash and play your part in shaping how the solar system takes the crises that appear. Each play-through the randomly generated, although a seed can be set so that the same map is generated each time. Although randomly generated, not all elements will be added to each play-through. Some elements are unique and will appear seldom, these elements include planetary specials, crew specialities, NPCs and news stories. Here's the current work-in-progress. My aim is to update this post each week to explain my progress and post the odd demo and video and screenie. All feedback is appreciated. The game will have the following features : Random worlds - each play-through has different challenges, worlds and moons to explore. 2D, multi-body, orbital physics - perform gravity sling shots and travel between different planets. Light RPG elements - as you progress you level up and improve your ship's and crew's abilities. Random events - each play-through will set off a sequence of events that will change the game world depending on how the player resolved the crisis or not.

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Ched809 years ago

This was another code heavy week. I implement the load/save functions although I'm still having issues with the loading functions, but I'm sure Ill sort that out. I also fixed the game breaking bugs with the landing mechanic, so that was a major plus.

I also adjusted the ring building screen to change how the parts are presented and to tart it up a little bit.

For no reason, here are some extra screenies of part of a play through I was testing:

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Ched809 years ago (1 edit)

It's been a while since a did a vid of the current build so here's one:

I've been working on content this last week with updating the sprites for the ring elements and trying to write a tune for the landing sequence. At the same time I'm trying a few run-throughs to flush out the bugs, but I'm struggling to get past 5-6 minutes before needing to rage quit and fix the code. Which is a good thing; it's better that I find them than the players.

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Ched808 years ago

Whoa so long since I've posted here and probably one of the last times too as I'm moving, or have moved my blog over to the games' itch.io page now.

Which is essentially the purpose of this post really.

I'm finally at the stage of having something out there available for people to play. So I'd love to hear any feedback people have.

Get the game here:

https://ched80.itch.io/the-vacuum

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