Firebird - Steam version
Kill more for Less.
Repel an ever-adapting alien invasion force over many increasingly challenging levels.
1) Fight classic style invaders
2) Dodge and weave as they learn to divebomb
3) Watch out for the alien terrorist drop troops
4) Avoid alien super bombs, which spread shrapnel across the screen
5) Dodge alien tractor beams and deathrays!
6) Over 40 different player upgrades available
7) Protect yourself with energy shields, advanced drones and ghost ships
8) Blast the enemy in all directions
9) Pick up smart bombs for instant kills
10) Come face to face with the alien mothership
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More Improvements
Once again, it's been awhile since we've updated Firebird, and this time we've made a few major improvements.
Firstly, following our tradition of being heavily inspired by some of the classics, we've added a 'Gorf' like space shield that will absorb some incoming alien fire. Be warned though, it doesn't stop all alien weapons and ships can pass freely through the barrier. Luckily, barrier damage will slowly regenerate.. If you survive long enough!
We've also added the ability to shoot down all alien bombs, (if you're fast enough.)
Thirdly, we've made some performance improvements which should see some lower-end cards showing some smoother game-play.
We've also taken this opportunity to improve the visuals in a number of areas, so Firebird is now even better looking.
Enjoy all,
The JimJams Games team.
Autumn Update
It's been a while, but in keeping with our intention to keep our games fresh, we've revisited Firebird.
This update improves a few features, redesigns the docking element to the game, and fixes a couple of reported bugs.
1) The player can now shoot down the alien Big Airburst bombs before they detonate.
2) Improved docking to make it more obvious when the player is aligned with the base.
3) Improved the explosion for terrorists.
4) A failed docking now longer loses a life, you just don't get the bonus.
5) Fixed a few achievements that appear to have been broken in a previous update.
That's it,
We've still got a few plans for a couple of additional features for Firebird, which we hope to release just before Christmas.
Thanks all,
The JimJams Games team.
Another Update.
We've taken the opportunity to update the launcher for Firebird. Which should see better compatibility?
We've also added the much-requested pause menu, so you get a little bonus as well.
Enjoy,
The jimjams games team.
Another day, another update.
We've uploaded a small patch today that fixed a rare crash caused by changing some options.
We've also taken this opportunity to improve the alien movement on the very final stage, so the aliens now fly continuously, and weave around the mothership. Improving both the look and the challenge of the level. In addition, we've fixed another rare bug, where sometimes the final level would just loop, instead of increasing difficulty and returning to the first stage.
There's still a possibility that we'll have one more small update before Christmas, so watch this space.
Many thanks for your support.
The JimJams games team.
Firebird Christmas update 2018 has landed
It's nearing that time, and as part of our commitment to keep improving our games, our take on the classic space invasion genre has received an update.
So, what's new?
1) 14 new weapons upgrades, giving the player more ways to kill!
2) 3 New killing spree achievements.
3) An improved, button masher style control system,
4) A new player supercharger for mass destruction.
5) 2 new stages, featuring new aliens
6) More deadly terror attacks as the enemy now deploy explosive drop pods.
7) Improvements to the ship docking stages.
8) Performance improvements.
This build also addresses a couple of small gameplay issues raised by a handful of players, small tweaks mainly, but we're here to please :).
We might have time to release another quick patch before Christmas, as we've not added everything we wanted to for this build, but we need time to update the rest of our range in time for Christmas.
Enjoy,
The JimJams Games team.
Firebirds collide!
We've today launched a major update to Firebird, partially aimed at addressing a few small issues raised by our players, but also to stay true to our commitment to constantly upgrade our games as new ideas emerge.
For this update, we've expanded on our gameplay, weapons, achievements, menus and effects to bring you an exciting new build.
Here's what's new.
1) Added new docking levels, partly inspired by the 1980's classic, Moon Cresta. Dock with additional ship parts to upgrade your firepower.
2) Added 8 new stages, with inspiration taken from the very early retro shooter, Space Firebird (An age old favourite of our lead developer) as well as the aforementioned Moon Cresta.
3) Added the devestating Death-Ray upgrade, blast your foes with this massive sustained, beam of ultimate destruction.
4) Added additional firepower to the alien ranks.
5) Improved the menus to include sound and music volume control, and a new and often requested Chaos option, which allows you to define the amount of particles, explosions and background effects to suit your tastes.
6) All menu choices are now remembered between games.
7) Added new achievements to match the new additions.
8) A number of other small tweaks to gameplay, flight patterns, alien weapons and the player's ship.
Thanks to everyone for your support and enjoy the new build.
The JimJams Games team.
A small update.
We've updated Firebird, only a couple of small changes, fixing a minor issue and adding the first of many Steam Achievements. Much more to come.
Enjoy,
The JimJams Games team.
Taking Control
We received a number of requests for controller support to be added to Firebird, so that's what we've done!
We're committed to listening to our customers, so you can expect updates to other areas in the weeks and months to come.
Enjoy,
The JimJams Games team.
Firebird quick update.
In the original build, teleport, thrust and shield were set as pickups, but had keys assigned to activate them, This appears to have caused some confusion for some players. To make it clearer, these addons to the players ship are now available from the start.
These fixes have also given us some cool ideas for some new pickups, so you can expect some additional there soon.
Thanks all,
The JimJams Games team.