Flatshot: Shmup with minimalist aesthetics

[Turupawn]

Hello System11!
I would like to introduce you Flatshot, a shmup with minimalist flat aesthetics.
It is made with the Rosalila Shooter Engine, a free as in freedom (LGPL license) engine for shoot 'em ups that we started developing a couple years ago.
We currently have a downloadable demo and a greenlight campaign.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR5edt6ywSQ
Gameplay video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9vnjLTPPYs
Mechanics explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJwp_Vwy7q0







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• Keyboard and Gamepad support
• Available on Linux, OS X and Windows
• Free to play, pay for Steam features
• Free as in freedom (LGPL license)
• Continuous boss fights
• Minimalist flat design
• Random generated backgrounds
• Engaging soundtrack
• Diverse, unique and challenging boss attack patterns
• Interactive tutorial and training
• Deep and simple core mechanics

Game mechanics

With only 8 directional movement and a a single action button we achieved a deep gameplay experience:

• Proximity damage multiplier: The closer you get, the harder you hit.
• Charge attack: Stop shooting to charge, shoot to unleash the an attack that cleans bullets in it's way.
• Parry: Press the shoot button right before getting hit to parry.
• Parry dash: After a successful parry, keep pressed shoot button for a short invulnerability time and speed boost.
• Damage proration: On hit, the player activates a shield that lowers the next hits damage.

Graphics

We created a visually pleasing look inspired by flat principles.

• No HUD: We replaced the traditional HUD by other indicators such as screen shakes, sound effects, color effects. Now the player will be more focused on the fast peaced action.
• Random generated backgrounds: Every time the game starts a new background will be generated. All backgrounds are carefully designed with colors and shapes that will surprise the player senses every time.

Music

The music strings along the gameplay boosting an action packaged atmosphere. Be ready for Adrenaline fuel, Trance and Stress.

Check out our Soundcloud Playlist.

• Linux version
• Windows version
• Os X version coming soon

If you like the game please help us voting on Greenlight and all your feedback will be highly appreciated.


Check out our Development Journal and Press Kit at our Blog for more information.

Thanks for reading!

[Alvarop]

Just played the demo and had fun with it. I like the minimal style, but one thing that ruins the whole vibe is the text during the tutorials. I feel like you might be able to communicate to the player what he has to learn without text.

[Turupawn]

Just played the demo and had fun with it. I like the minimal style, but one thing that ruins the whole vibe is the text during the tutorials. I feel like you might be able to communicate to the player what he has to learn without text.

I agree with you, I don't like that text on the tutorials either. I guess I got a little bit lazy at the end but now I'll re-add this to my TODO list.
Thanks! <3

[Darckonte]

upvoted! good luck!

[Turupawn]

upvoted! good luck!

Thanks!