2D Space Shooter Design
Lessons I learned about making a 2D space shooter. Read more [...]
Space Shooter UI
There are a lot of ways to handle UI in a space shooter. I present the most common methods here, as well as their advantages and trade-offs. Read more [...]
1GAM 2D Space Shooter – Wrapping Up
With June over, I am writing this post to say my 1GAM experiment was a failure. There are many reasons why, but I also believe the 1GAM concept is only effective for certain game types and likely not the kind of games I prefer to invest my time in. Read more [...]
1GAM Space Shooter – Firing Bullets While Preserving Momentum
To fire bullets from a moving object within Unity, you should add the object's momentum to the bullets to get a realistic look. Read more [...]
A Simple Unity (C#) State Machine For Dummies
In this post, I describe what a state machine is, why it is useful, and how I used it in one of my first games for enemy AI. Read more [...]
04/07/2013 Update on the Space Game – Now Called Icarus
The space game now has a name: Icarus. The latest build also features a plethora of updates, and final art assets are in development and will soon be integrated into the game! Read more [...]
03/22/2013 Space Game Update
This week includes several bugfixes and the addition of new sounds and gameplay changes. Graphics are still placeholders, but I am hoping that next week I will finally be able to replace them. Read more [...]
A Space Shooter For My First Game Jam
I am currently participating in the Newgrounds Construct 2 game jam and intend to submit a space shooter. My inspiration for the game, the latest playable build, and the to-do list (as of this post) are all described in detail within this post. Read more [...]