
Ludum Dare #33compo
Space Defender
It's like Space Invaders... but in reverse. Instead of controlling the lone ship firing at a swarm of aliens, you control the swarm of aliens dodging the lone ship's lasers.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move the alien swarm left and right. Also, keep in mind. Since you're playing as the bad guys, moving to the next level is actually bad, while getting a game over is actually good. At the title screen, press C then S to begin (it'll make sense when you see it).
Oh, and there's a 2-player mode you can play by pressing C twice. The second player uses the A and D keys.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move the alien swarm left and right. Also, keep in mind. Since you're playing as the bad guys, moving to the next level is actually bad, while getting a game over is actually good. At the title screen, press C then S to begin (it'll make sense when you see it).
Oh, and there's a 2-player mode you can play by pressing C twice. The second player uses the A and D keys.
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kernel panic24 Aug 2015, 17:24
Splat... Splat... Splat... Splat... Splat...
I feel you're kinda at the mercy of the random number generator, as it's basically impossible to defend yourself if the tank shoots near you. But fun game. I would have voted up on humor for the sounds. :P
I feel you're kinda at the mercy of the random number generator, as it's basically impossible to defend yourself if the tank shoots near you. But fun game. I would have voted up on humor for the sounds. :P
Kaadmy24 Aug 2015, 17:49
I had this idea, too, but I thought it would be boring, made a different game instead: http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=54555
t4u24 Aug 2015, 17:55
High on idea - classic game in reverse.
Ships tends to get lost near edge doing strange things.
Pressing down arrow all the time is no fun. Level progresssion neeeds better, more entertaining approach.
As game is minimalistic in graphics it's reasonable to demand more(better characters + maybe some background and UI)
Ships tends to get lost near edge doing strange things.
Pressing down arrow all the time is no fun. Level progresssion neeeds better, more entertaining approach.
As game is minimalistic in graphics it's reasonable to demand more(better characters + maybe some background and UI)
DrPumpkinz25 Aug 2015, 04:02
Actually, you don't need to hold down.
Biruts30 Aug 2015, 00:55
Very nice project guys, i really love it, please check our game too and if you liked it give us a vote. Look for Road to hell and enjoy.
waveformmodulations30 Aug 2015, 01:58
Pretty neat twist. Liked the death animation on the aliens
voidstar3330 Aug 2015, 09:48
nice idea. good game.
nihilaleph2 Sep 2015, 01:28
Quite a nice idea ^^ It was very challenging >.< I guess because the invaders took so much time to go down. The defender AI was a bit dumb, sometimes just keeping itself in the corners, although a good AI would make it very very difficult. Great work!

MAnimal12 Sep 2015, 10:56
Awesome idea, i thing there is the key to work on ship algorithm, or try multiplayer.


It was fun to play.