Downgradius

Downgradius

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overall: 3.08
fun: 3.10
innovation: 2.73
theme: 3.21
graphics: 2.73
audio: 2.98
humor: 2.52
mood: 2.90
_Downgradius_. Explore space, battle enemies, downgrade your ship to match budget constraints.

Controls

WASD - Move
Spacebar - Shoot

Additional Controls

Arrow Keys - Move[2]
Hold down Spacebar - Continuous shot
U, I, O, P - Select option
Enter - Confirm option / Start game
R - Restart game from title screen

[2]: Some cheap keyboards can't handle shooting while moving with arrow keys however, so use WASD in that case.

Screenshots

Title | In-Game | Gradius' "Options" :smile:
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Credits

Original Concept
Level Design
Programming
Additional Graphics
xjancl aka xjcl

Graphics / Artwork
Font Design
Music / Score
Sound Design
Kinzsters172

Made in _GameMaker Studio 2_

Bugfixes after Submission

- fixed bug where losing your shield sometimes led to a crash
- fixed speed vector of fireballs shot from the 8-shot enemy

The name _Downgradius_ is a pun on _Downgrade_ + Gradius (game) :slight_smile:

The game is best enjoyed with a 1080p or better monitor!

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