LMG3864, 1 day ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Only the Credits menu is pending translation. Everything else is ready to go.
2. Mission 3's song is being worked on, as well as the sprites of the final boss. Hopefully the next update will be ready next week.

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LMG3864, 3 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Most menus have been fully translated to Spanish, including Main, Pause, Options, Tutorial, Inventory, and Mission Selection.
2. The next sections pending translation are the Credits Menu, and the Score Window.

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LMG3864, 7 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. One of the new features being added with the next update is spanish localization to Potatostrike!
2. You can find the option to change the language of the game in the new Interface section of the Options menu.

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LMG3864, 8 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. A bug was found that caused the damaged Potatostrike's hitbox to be larger than intended. It will be fixed next patch.
2. The Options menu was redesigned. A couple settings were moved around, and a few were added.

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LMG3864, 11 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 3's second ending and general playtesting has been finalized! It's nearly ready to go.
2. During playtesting, the Plasma Cannon was lagging behind in damage output. It now fires faster with each level.

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LMG3864, 15 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 3's almost fully built! All it's missing is the second run and some playtesting.
2. A few waves were reworked to increase EXP gain and improve the flow of the mission. Overall, the new waves are more fun!

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LMG3864, 17 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 3's construction is progressing at a steady pace. The first half is nearly done.
2. Being the last mission, some waves will be quite difficult to overcome undamaged. Expect lots of enemies and projectiles.

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ZeNfA, 18 days ago to gamedev

Less than 2 weeks till the big update arrives for Rocket!

Doing lots of playtesting to make sure the game is fun & blast to play.

#indiedev #gamedev #bullethell #roguelike #roguelite #indiegame #steam

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ZeNfA, 22 days ago to gamedev

Whose ready for some slowmo action?!

One of the new Weapons for Rocket will be a Slowdown Bomb. Fire it off to slow down your enemies. Just look how slow they are! Also, check out that shield effect. 🚀☄️

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2382450/Rocket/
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LMG3864, 22 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 3 is formally under construction. The first step is building the various bossfights.
2. This boss features a wide variety of attacks. One of them is a barrage of plasma projectiles shot in a frontal arc.

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LMG3864, 24 days ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Due to technical complications, plans were changed to only store the highest score in a mission, instead of the top 5.
2. Mission 3's background is built! It uses assets from MF-01 Aerostrike. How does it look?

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LMG3864, 29 days ago to random

A new patch for Potatostrike has been released.

Alpha version 0.1.0 adds Mission 2 to the game. Battle against Starchless Fleet inside a Space Station!

It also includes multiple bug fixes, and a screenshot system!

Download the new version here:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike

Patch Notes for Potatostrike version 0.1.0:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike/devlog/717116/patch-notes-alpha-010

To update the game, simply delete the old game files and replace them with the new ones.

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Finished and added the song for Mission 2 to the game. It took a few more tries than I thought to get it right.
2. I recorded a short gameplay clip of Mission 2. How does it look so far?

https://youtu.be/41uyfaw6WzA

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #gamedev

A short gameplay clip of Potatostrike mission 2. The Potatostrike flies above the buildings of a large space station. It is orbiting around a large ice planet, in deep space. Multiple ships are attacking, firing all kinds of weapons. Plasma cannons, heat seeking missiles, and even machine guns. The music is hectic, with strong beats and a moderately fast pace to match the action.

LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Made a few slight modifications to the Mission 2 bosses to adjust their balancing and make their attacks more varied in their second form.
2. Mission 2 is nearly done! All it's missing now is the background music.

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 2 has been fully built. Next comes balancing the mission to an enjoyably challenging level.
2. Once balancing is done, work will continue on the music for the mission. Hopefully I can share it soon.

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. A screenshot system is being added. It also has the timer setting from MF-01 Aerostrike.
2. Mission 2 is mostly done. It includes new enemies like the Javelin, the Carrier, and the crowd favorite, the Stinger!

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njamster, 1 month ago to random

Felt rather unproductive today, so I decided to check out some games instead. So, this is where you come in: Tell me why I'm dead wrong – and why those are your favorite games ever! 😜 (Both are rated as "Overwhelmingly Positive")

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My steam review for the game "Sheepy: A Short Adventure" after 1.0 hours on record: "Yes, this game is free. Does that mean I would recommend playing it? No! At first glance, it seems like an outstanding deal: A (very!) cute main character, excellent lighting, atmospheric music and superb sound design – presentation-wise, this game absolutely nails it! That being said, gameplay-wise, I found it extremely boring. It's mostly a walking simulator, with some very basic platforming and two similarly bland boss fights sprinkled in. Combine that with a bunch of somewhat slow, unskippable cutscenes and a story that's not worth bringing up, and you get a good idea of what this game had to offer in terms of 'fun'. "

LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Finished testing all the new enemies that appear in Mission 2. They should make things more interesting.
2. Began constructing Mission 2. The first iteration of the first half is done, including the bossfight.

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to random

A new patch for Potatostrike has been released.

Alpha version 0.0.8 adds music to Mission 1. Nothing like fighting to the best beats in the galaxy!

It also includes a new Score Screen, Mission Menu, and lots of QoL changes.

Download the new version here:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike

Patch Notes for Potatostrike version 0.0.8:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike/devlog/709188/patch-notes-alpha-008

To update the game, simply delete the old game files and replace them with the new ones.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #patchnotes

LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Began background work on the background system for Mission 2's parallax background.
2. A strange song suddenly started playing while playtesting. Anyone know what this is?

https://youtu.be/IEAypsH87H0

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Heyo everyone!

I recorded a short video showcasing the newest song for Potatostrike.

This one will play during Mission 1. Each mission will have its own song.

It will be added in patch 0.0.8. Any feedback is welcome!

https://youtu.be/rhe6r-ixW8w

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A short video showcasing the new music for Potatostrike. It's a moderately fast song with high intensity moments, spaced out by calmer sections. Perfect for a frontal assault with a Potato-based space fighter!

LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Mission 2's song is being worked on. I found a nice rhythm that I need to develop further.
2. Improved the Score Screen with a bit more detail. It also appears when the Potatostrike is destroyed. How does it look?

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Added a new song to Mission 1. I'll make a video showcasing it later in the week.
2. Added the first iteration of a Score Screen. It appears when you finish the mission or get shot down. I might tweak it later.

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LMG3864, 1 month ago to random

A new patch for Potatostrike has been released.

Alpha version 0.0.7 adds sounds to the game; explosions, button beeps, you name it!

It also includes a new Tutorial menu, lots of visual upgrades, and a few balance changes.

Download the new version here:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike

Patch Notes for Potatostrike version 0.0.7:
https://lmg3864.itch.io/potatostrike/devlog/702314/patch-notes-alpha-007

To update the game, simply delete the old game files and replace them with the new ones.

#bullethell #shmup #indiegame #patchnotes

LMG3864, 1 month ago to gamedev

Today's Potatostrike progress report:

1. Sounds have been added! They'll be included in patch 0.0.7.
2. A new Tutorial menu has been added. It explains how the game works and displays the controls. You can find it in the Main menu or the Pause menu.

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