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!

Files

Gunboat Willie v2.0 907 kB
May 23, 2024

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