BIG NOTE: The HTML5 version is prone to some odd visual bugs and sound-related issues (Thanks GM:Studio). I'd recommend the runnable Windows version if you have issues (Works fine on Mac/Linux under Wine also :) ) If you really must use the Web version, run under a Chromium-based browser (i.e. chrome) and look over any music-related issues. :(
Unacrystal is a Boss-Rush-style Shoot Em Up. The aim of the game is to destroy The Unacrystal (the blue gem) before it destroys the universe. The arm time is conveniently 10 seconds.
Each time you destroy the crystal, it causes a distortion in time, sending you back and fighting an enemy ship in a slightly alternate reality (i.e. one where they made a stronger ship :P ).
The aim of the game is to attempt to destroy every version of these crystals until it fails to mess with time (7 stages total).
This game is retro-hard, so it's likely only a small percentage of people will be able to beat the final stage. Anyone who does, please come forward; and I shall knight thee~ <3
Controls are good, but I didn't end up using the shield reflect because it takes so much energy. Couldn't beat stage 3, I was focused on the core and so when I had it almost destroyed, I was still dodging the bottom gun and missing some of my shots.
It's not the style of game I usually play, but it was definitely interesting and fun. Liked the simple controls, picked it right now. Lots of games are hard to even figure out, but this one - there was no question, it was go time from the start.
You reached: Stage 0. Great I died in the tutorial without a shot fired at me or me moving. just slap the z and c keys if you want to join my special hall of fame.
I enjoyed that even if I was rubbish. That time limit leaves my usual shmup play style of "let me survive, forget highscores" in the dust.
Very enjoyable. Played the game for a while and chatted with the author on IRC. Simple, fun, turns all the right audio/visual feedback nobs that arcade games use to make you feel happy. Well done.
You got me hooked. I will not write an in-depth review for this game. I just won't. Your game is hard, but addictive. I will master that bullet deflect thingy.
I enjoyed this, my only real nitpick is that the shield deflect circle is deceptive for how big of an area it reflects. I stopped relying on it for head on stuff and just juked and shot mostly.
A good game, but surprisingly frustrating that you can't move backwards diagonally. You can move forwards diagonally, but not back, and that kept tripping me up.
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I enjoyed that even if I was rubbish. That time limit leaves my usual shmup play style of "let me survive, forget highscores" in the dust.
Also, enemy bullets can go through the enemy ship. Was this intentional from a gameplay perspective, or is it an oversight? :P
Nice job on this one. Rating pending.
Don't be mad with browsers they aren't made for games (yet)
good work!