ShmupShifter
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NOTE - A bugfix update was released that addressed unplayable control layout for people with certain keyboards.
NOW WITH IMPROVED JAM VERSION!!!
ShmupShifter is a 3 stage manic shooter developed in 48 hours for the Ludum Dare 35 compo, based on the theme "Shapeshift."
Fight 6 enemy types and three boss fights as you make you way through space. Use your powers of transformation to gain an upper hand, firing on enemies from all sides.
Featuring real shoot-em-up difficulty, ShmupShifter will surely satisfy your shmup appetite.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use the arrow or wasd keys to move.
- Use Z, X, and C to fire, and change ship (J,K,L also work. Y can replace Z)
Z type ship:
Red, medium speed, forward spread
X type ship:
Green, fast speed, backward spread
Z type ship:
purple, slow speed, side shot
Enemies don't kill you. Bullets do. Score by destroying enemies.
Use the different ships to your advantage!
NOW WITH IMPROVED JAM VERSION!!!
ShmupShifter is a 3 stage manic shooter developed in 48 hours for the Ludum Dare 35 compo, based on the theme "Shapeshift."
Fight 6 enemy types and three boss fights as you make you way through space. Use your powers of transformation to gain an upper hand, firing on enemies from all sides.
Featuring real shoot-em-up difficulty, ShmupShifter will surely satisfy your shmup appetite.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use the arrow or wasd keys to move.
- Use Z, X, and C to fire, and change ship (J,K,L also work. Y can replace Z)
Z type ship:
Red, medium speed, forward spread
X type ship:
Green, fast speed, backward spread
Z type ship:
purple, slow speed, side shot
Enemies don't kill you. Bullets do. Score by destroying enemies.
Use the different ships to your advantage!