Gunboat Willie - v2.0 Release
Version 2.0 of Gunboat Willie is wrapped up.
2 New Game Modes - All Mines & Hardcore!
New Power-ups!
Under the hood improvements:
- "Normal" mode renamed to "Classic" (gameplay unchanged)
- Various optimizations to allow more enemies on screen (however, might still hiccup with lots of things on screen)
- Main menu game mode picker
- Added delay to Game Over screen (reduce accidental restarts)
- Added "NEW" badge to Game Over screen when a high score is achieved
- Pause menu has mode specific tips
All Mines Mode:
One steamboat and an endless assault of Mick-Mines to face against. Faster paced than Classic, use power-ups and quick movement to survive as long as possible. Features 2 new mine variations, X-Mine and L-Mine.
Hardcore Mode:
A more difficult spin on the Classic game mode. Only 1 HP. Difficulty ramps up quickly and takes longer to reach Evil Pete Boss. When facing Evil Pete, he avoids simple-spit attack patterns. During mines phase, occasionally spawns one of the new Mick-Mine variations.
Both new modes offer power-ups to help you out.
New Mick-Mine Variations:
- X-Mine: Larger and has double the HP of a regular Mick-Mine. When destroyed, detonates and can destroy surrounding mines (or the player) Collateral damage grants double points.
- L-Mine: Has unique, slow movement pattern. When destroyed, fires projectiles forwards and backwards. Collateral damage grants double points.
Power-Ups Explained:
- Speed Up - Increases movement and rate of fire (Allows you to HOLD to shoot)
- Rapid Fire- Greatly increases rate of fire (Allows you to HOLD to shoot)
- Snap - Enables player to snap with the B button and wipe the board of all enemies
- HP - Increases HP by 1 (only in All Mines mode)
This was a fun little update to work on, hope you enjoy it!
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Gunboat Willie
Simple endless steamboat-themed shoot 'em up
Status | Released |
Author | germzr |
Genre | Shooter |
Tags | 1-bit, Arcade, Casual, chiptune, gunboat, High Score, Pixel Art, Playdate, Shoot 'Em Up, steamboat-willie |
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