It's out, 3 years after the last update!
What's changed?
3 Playable characters each with their own weapons system
1080p / 60fps smooth running gameplay
Updated sprites, shaders, effects and animations
Higher resolution audio (320kbps instead of 128kbps) and improved audio control
Added gameplay elements (behaviours, bullet patterns, ...)
Reset leaderboards due to the number of gameplay changes
*Edit*: Something I forgot to mention: for the 2nd and 3rd player characters there is a button 2 ("B" on the gamepad or "X" on the keyboard) which affects the behavior of your options (those little helpers you get when collecting yellow powerups)
Heads up! This game is NOT DEAD!
HIII all!
After a programming break of almost 2 years, I fired up this game again and started fixing everything that was still bothering me.
The number of fixes and additions are huge, I'm not even going to list them all, as I'm still working on it - without any deadline in mind. *When it's done* as game programmers who are serious about their game like to say.
Expect more levels, more artists, updated graphics/fx, 1080p 60fps (used to be 720p), an extra player character, less epilepsy (by popular request :) ), etc etc etc!
Some teaser screenshots, while still very much a W.I.P., are uploaded semi-regularly on the FB page, as I make progress.
https://www.facebook.com/hyperspaceinvaders/
So stay tuned, HIII will be back, with a vengeance!
Don't miss out on the fun! This game is on SALE for a limited time only!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/397690
HIII:PE update #6 - Startup Bug *FIXED*!
**** EDIT: Reverting to an older Steam SDK seems to have fixed the steam_api.dll problem in this latest patch! ****
Über thanks to everyone for your support & valuable input concerning this issue! You f*cking rock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: *Startup Bug* is being hunted down
People suffering from the startup bug: I'm terribly sorry for this inconvenient hyperspace malfunction!
*TEMPORARY small workaround* --> rename the "steam_api.dll" file in your HIIIPE folder to something like "_steam_api.dll".
WARNING: This will disable achievements & leaderboards but at least you can play it locally until it's fixed.
* Debug data * - Latest Steam SDK version: check
- Latest GMS version: check
- Latest steam_api.dll version: check but not working to desired effect... proceeding to further investigation. Message to Steam staff sent. Off to bug GMS devs. Suggestions welcome.
HIII:PE update #5 - Extra level by Neurocore + Stats!
Updates * Added a new level/track by infamous Polish flashcore artist, NEUROCORE! -> includes a shiny new Leaderboard and associated achievement!
* Added "Statistics" on gameover: a new graphic display of how you did in the level and how far you got.
New achievements * LEVEL 11 CLEAR!
Bugfixes * SPEED BONUS tended to trigger on seemingly random moments. No more of that.
* Small things.
Planned * More level updates by awesome artists.
* Steam Controller vs GMS support investigation.
Don't miss out! Hyperspace Invaders II is 90% OFF for a limited time only!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/397690
HIII:PE update #4 - Steam Achievements
Now you can prove your worth by unlocking the following Achievements:
Also added: an interface element in the level select screen signifying level completion.
HIII:PE update #3 - Gameplay balance & small aesthetics update
Gameplay Balancing & Fixes - player movement speed (used to upgrade over time, now fixed from the start)
- HFK level starts clean (no bosses).
- Roadblocks (aka "Rainbow Road") more controlled and not showing anymore at unwanted times.
- Certain bulletpatterns made less "impossible"
- Smaller invader bullets now always destructible with laserfire
- RETRO mode: Missing a shot now causes invaders to bump down
Graphical tweaks - player fire/laser aesthetic tweaks (lightning arc / motion blur / color tweaks)
- GUI: new energy-meter indicating laser potential
- GUI: player life-indicators and player-bullet colors now make more sense.
- Background FX now reserved for GFX SETTING 3.
* All levels are now UNLOCKED! - in order to not deprive less successful players of the sonic peculiarities that occur in the later HIII levels.
Coming really soon: Achievements (really, no joke)!
HIII:PE update #2 - L E A D E R B O A R D S ! ! !
* That's right! Leaderboards! (finally.) -- PRESS LEFT/RIGHT in the LEVEL SELECT SCREEN to see them!
* a new enemy formation
* extra roadblocks (aka "rainbow path") behaviours
* other small stuff I can't remember.
Big thanks to FirstManOnTheSpoon for helping me squash the Leaderboards bug. Check out his game Ragdoll Runner because it looks funny, and probably is great. http://ragdollrunner.com
The next update just *might* include:
* Steam Achievements
* a NEW level/track/artist (Let's just say things are about to get brutal.)
Keep your eyes peeled! Don't forget to blink!
Enjoy.
