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Goodluck!

Thank you thats great to hear!
I wish I did too! And melee upgrades! But you know how jams go... you just dont get to everything. 
Still, Im happy with what I got done :)

Very fun and awesome looking little game!
Good job!

Thanks for playing!

I agree, the bullets are a bit mis matched with the upgrade system. Ideally I'd have liked to add more upgrades and only after the jam ended I realized I didn't do a mag size or melee weapon upgrade! Oh well, maybe I'll add it if I keep working on it. 

Oh man this is really hard XD

Its an interesting mixture of genres for sure but I really struggled to focus on two systems at once.

Awesome art and music you did really well with this!

hmmm unfortunately it seems the game didnt work for me... perhaps because I'm on ultrawide resolution?

I can see what you were going for but unfortunately I wasn't able to place anything. 

Had some performance issues and I really found it hard to see what was happening, but man, the movement is awesome!

You did really well with the movement and feel.

Very unique looking game and pretty cool art style. I dont really have any idea what to do or why but its a very cool world to be moving around in. Super strong style! Unfortunately the gameplay didn't make sense to me. 

Thanks for playing!

I agree, more types of zombies would make it alot more interesting! I'll consider it for the future if I keep working on it. 

Definitely too easy. I think a game like this needs alot of work to get the difficulty curve just right because the levels are always randomly generated. 

Faster, bigger, stronger and more variety in zombie design would help alot for sure. 

Thanks for the kind words!

Thanks for playing!

Thanks for the kind words. 

In interesting game. Very simple but functional and even a bit fun! Good job!

I also like the tone and worldbuilding alot with the eerie feeling and soundscape. 

Love the game, great job on this. 

Art is amazing too!

Thanks for playing! 

The game is available to play here : https://aligned-games.itch.io/crystal-harvest-apex-operator-alpha

The game is available to wishlist here : https://store.steampowered.com/app/4229620/Crystal_Harvest_Apex_Operator 

Welcome to the public alpha test for Crystal Harvest: Apex Operator. The purpose of this test is too see public reaction and to gather feedback on the game. This version will be the last public test before the demo.  

Crack, mine, and sell valuable crystals in this fast-paced incremental mining extraction roguelite. Earn currency to spend across upgrade categories with permanent progression and powerful builds in runs. Fight alien hordes, push into zones, and extract at the end of each run - or lose everything.

Hi!

A new version is ready to play if you want to check that out!

Alpha test :

https://aligned-games.itch.io/crystal-harvest-apex-operator-alpha

Hi!

A new version is ready to play if you want to check that out!

Alpha test :

https://aligned-games.itch.io/crystal-harvest-apex-operator-alpha

Out now!

https://aligned-games.itch.io/crystal-harvest-apex-operator-alpha

GREAT WORK! Awesome little game.

Crystal Harvest: Apex Operator First Playtest Set!

Crystal Harvest: Apex Operator has been in development for around three months now, and the game has come a long way.

I’d like to announce the first public play test. You dont have to sign up for this one, the test will be an open and free build that will be playable on Itch and Steam. This version is still an early build, but will showcase what the game is all about.

The core loop and many of the upgrade systems have been implemented and thoroughly tested and so its time to start showing them off. The game offers a full gameplay loop and around 1-3 hours of content right now. 

So, the play test is happening on the 17th of March and will run for one week. Hop in and check it out!

Thank you!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks for the comment. 

The abilities definitely need tuning, and balancing, agreed!

As for the art yes, I also agree it needs some more layer varience.

I am working on a better camera system overall.

Thanks for playing!

wow, what a cool little game, I can see you put tons of work into it. Awesome! Wishlisted!  

Thanks! Keep watching the page to see how it develops.

Play here :

https://aligned-games.itch.io/between-bullets-prototype



Between Bullets is a top-down, fast-paced action game built around a superspeed power fantasy.

Instead of traditional bullet time where everything slows down equally, you activate Focus - a state where you move at full speed while the world slows around you. This lets you react, reposition, chain melee attacks, line up shots, and set up devastating plays before time snaps back to normal and the chaos unfolds all at once.

You are also given the ability to cloak yourself - Stealth, allowing you to pick the perfect spot to wreak havoc from and disappear when you need to! 

You are lastly given Tele-Dash, an ability to dash right through enemies and implode them! BRUTAL! 

You play as a cyberpunk nomad ascending a hostile high-rise tower floor by floor. Each level is a contained combat arena. Clear the enemies, enter the elevator, and move upward toward a final boss.

Upgrade your abilities and vitals at the mysterious concierge's cybernetic shop.

Will you take up this offer or try to complete the mission on your own? You are free to try...

This game is a prototype. The game has a start and end point. It takes about 20-40 minutes right now. 

I've been working hard on this and have this prototype ready to play! Give it a go and share your thoughts! All feedback welcome!

Between Bullets is a fast-paced top-down action game about a superspeed cyberpunk assassin climbing a hostile tower.

Use Focus to move at full speed while the world slows, execute enemies, redirect their bullets back at them, and unleash chaos. Cloak with Stealth, tear through enemies with Tele-Dash, and fight floor by floor toward the top - upgrading your abilities at a mysterious concierge’s shop if you choose.

Play now on Itch! Let me know how it goes and what your thoughts are on the game!

Check out the demo :

https://aligned-games.itch.io/between-bullets-prototype

Aligned Games social links :

Steam : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34814553

Website : https://aligned-games.mailchimpsites.com/

Discord : https://discord.gg/QNeXKMy482

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AlignedGames

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfm34iEuHrFCduvV4OZpag

Twitter/X : https://twitter.com/AlignedGames

Between Bullets is a fast-paced top-down action game about a superspeed cyberpunk assassin climbing a hostile tower.

Use Focus to move at full speed while the world slows, execute enemies, redirect their bullets back at them, and unleash chaos. Cloak with Stealth, tear through enemies with Tele-Dash, and fight floor by floor toward the top - upgrading your abilities at a mysterious concierge’s shop if you choose.

Play now on Itch! Let me know how it goes and what your thoughts are on the game!

Check out the demo :

https://aligned-games.itch.io/between-bullets-prototype

Aligned Games social links :

Steam : https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34814553

Website : https://aligned-games.mailchimpsites.com/

Discord : https://discord.gg/QNeXKMy482

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AlignedGames

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfm34iEuHrFCduvV4OZpag

Twitter/X : https://twitter.com/AlignedGames

Good luck!

I did well in the last few Jams, think I placed 2nd and 3rd if I remember correctly, so I've been looking forward to this! Lets goooo!

You can now wishlist the game on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4229620/Crystal_Harvest_Apex_Operator/

You can now wishlist the game on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4229620/Crystal_Harvest_Apex_Operator/

Ill check that out

Standard license, use, modify, even commercially, you just cant resell it. 

Thanks!

I dont, but you could easily convert them, maybe I can write you a little script? 
What engine do you use?

Awesome!

I updated the game with a massive update! Give it a try if you have some time, loads of new stuff :)

Thanks for letting me know. 

By the way, I updated the game with a massive update! Give it a try if you have some time, loads of new stuff :)

Thats kind of you, thank you!

What was the bug? 

What are your socials?