shmupdb, 3 months ago to retrogaming

DoDonPachi is a shmup STG by Cave and Atlus released for arcades in 1997, created to surpass Battle Garegga by Raizing. It is a refinement of its prequel DonPachi, with more enemies and bullets, quicker powerups and a MAXIMUM surplus bomber system.
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #RetroGaming

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/E33c95vA0a0

shmupdb, 3 months ago to retrogaming

DonPachi is a shmup STG by Cave and Atlus released for arcades in 1995. Inspired by Toaplan and Batsugun, it had one of the first chaining systems (Get Point). Startup disclaimer: "Violator and subject to severe penalties and will be prosecutedt to the full extent of the jam."
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #RetroGaming

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KJGj1rh7mUo

LMG3864, 3 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Currently working on mission 1's second run. When you beat the final boss of a mission, you can run the mission again with slightly stronger enemies.
2. For example, bosses will have additional support or attacks.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

lokistriker, 4 months ago to gamedev

Beam or Boom? #stg #shmup #pico8 #gamedev #indiedev

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LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. The second and final boss of Potatostrike's first mission has been added.
2. With that, the first mission of Potatostrike is almost done. All that's missing is being able to end the mission or do a second run.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

lokistriker, 4 months ago to gamedev

Finally bit the bullet and made my particle engine on #pico8. These #shmup 's are only get better from now onwards. #gamedev #indiedev

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LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike Progress Report:

1. Further progress made on the first level of the game. A balance pass might be necessary later down the line.
2. A coding error lead to an interesting change. The high damage HEAT rocket now pierces through ships.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

shmupdb, 4 months ago to retrogaming

Thunder Cross is a STG by Konami released in 1988 for arcades. It takes place in Gradius universe and has similar gameplay, yet the weapons in the US and JP versions are very different. Released for Arcade Archives in 2021 and Konami's AC Classics Anniversary Collection in 2019.
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #RetroGaming

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GM6lqXR8nO4

ericb, 4 months ago to gamedev

PRAXIS FIGHTER X is out now!

Dodge bullets and fight off the militarized police force defending a corporate toxic sludge pipeline in this fast-paced shmup for the PICO-8 fantasy console.

Play it on itch: https://sparsegamedev.itch.io/praxis-fighter-x
Lexaloffle BBS: https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=140077
Newgrounds: https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/916416

Thanks for checking it out <3

#gamedev #pico8 #shmup #stg

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LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike Progress Report:

1. Began construction of the first actual level of the game. It takes place in the frontlines of an ongoing space battle.
2. So far the level features 5 different enemy types. I want to try and add a couple more.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

ericb, 4 months ago to gamedev

Hey all, game announcement time! I've been working on this one since the summer and am excited to get it out there.

PRAXIS FIGHTER X is a fast-paced single stage retro shmup. Dodge bullets and fight off the militarized police force defending a corporate toxic sludge pipeline.

Coming this Friday to itch.io, Lexaloffle BBS, and Newgrounds

#gamedev #pico8 #shmup #stg

A fighter plane dodges bullets and destroys enemy drones, trucks and helicopters. Text reads: SPARSE//GameDev present A game by Eric Billingsley 2/2/2024

LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. A lot more enemies have been added to the game, including Carriers, Knights, and even Stingers!
2. Next on the list is setting up the camera system, creating a proper mission 1, and replacing placeholder assets.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

shmupdb, 4 months ago to random

Touch Force is an indie shmup STG by SSG released for IOS Devices in 2014 and for Windows in 2023. Hold down to keep firing, but periodically stop to avoid dangers. If you don't fire for too long you will lose power, so keep that in mind across the game's five stages.
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #IndieGame #IndieDev

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SDsnw7tQ2Fs

LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. The experience and leveling system have been created! I even added a proper pickup drop system while at it.
2. With basic systems ready, I can go back to adding more enemies. Among them, the Spinners! They spin!

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

lorddimwit, 4 months ago to InitialD

Okay collective Fediverse Hive Mind, I need your help with a trivial bit of knowledge.

There was a shoot ‘em up from the 80’s or 90’s that had the whole “Japanese shoot ‘em up of the 80’s and 90’s biomechanical” aesthetic.

One of bosses was a classic shmup wall boss. It had a woman’s face in matte metal, until you deal enough damage at which point the mask breaks off and you see the body horror alien thing underneath.

Was it R-Type? Some other shmup? It’s driving me crazy.

#arcade #shmup

shmupdb, 4 months ago to random

Oh my days. ZAKESTA-Z by legendary indie dev zakichi is on Steam! Get this shmup STG at the link below with the launch discount and thanks to carinadea for the heads up.
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #IndieGame #IndieDev

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2695830/ZAKESTAZ/?curator_clanid=40858110

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LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Weapon upgrades have been added! You can upgrade each weapon twice, increasing their strength substantially.
2. The current plan is to set up an experience system that will reward a weapon upgrade upon leveling up.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. The game now has a start menu, pause menu, and death menu! The new system has proven to be very versatile.
2. Basic particle effects have been added for explosions, and the game now features background battles!

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

shmupdb, 4 months ago to random

Check out the DoDonPachi DOJ review by Will Freeman on Eurogamer! #shmup

https://www.eurogamer.net/dodonpachi-blissful-death-reincarnation-review

shmupdb, 4 months ago to random

Angel at Dusk released yesterday but don't forget that the entire Akiragoya and Henteko_Doujin shmup STG bundle is on sale too with a 32% discount making it only slightly more expensive than the one game!
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #IndieGame #IndieDev

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37839/Akiragoya_Hardcore_Shmup_Bundle/

LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. The general menu system has been created! It can be interacted with using the mouse, the keyboard, or a gamepad.
2. With the menu system in place, I was able to create a basic inventory menu to select equipment.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

gimblll, 4 months ago to Games

Sektori (week 126): Was surprisingly fast today and also skipped updating some marketing assets as they were good enough for now, so I guess it's time to push the trailer online and move on! So here it is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjJHO4RIWhc

#indiegame #games #shmup #gamedev #indiedev

LMG3864, 4 months ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. LASER BEAMS! I added a laser beam weapon for enemies in Potatostrike.
2. The next milestone I want to reach is creating a main menu and basic inventory menu. Once that's done, the game will be in a playable state.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

shmupdb, 5 months ago to random

Angel at Dusk shmup STG by Akiragoya releases on Steam this Friday. Also check out the awesome Steel Vampire by the same developer.
#Shmup #Shmups #ShootingGames #IndieGame #IndieDev

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1405500/Angel_at_Dusk/?curator_clanid=40858110

https://store.steampowered.com/app/908990/Steel_Vampire/?curator_clanid=40858110

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KingdomBalance, 6 months ago to Youtube

This is our #playlist that contains all the #indiegame explorations from the #bundleforracialjusticeandequality of #itchio. We started playing these from July 2020 onward. The first few days were missing from #YouTube since we had not learned to export them yet. - Lily

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCg9NAUM3Sc&list=PLcTzFtMyD8weNwBBwht_PuqRzCfGd0ox6