Abstract Code - SHMUP Visual Novel out now for free!

[RUOK]

Hello fellow shmup enthusiasts,

Hey everyone! After 240 hours the game is now available at https://ruok2000.itch.io/abstractcode

Update 12022024 - based on player feedback I have implemented the following changes;

- changed player hit box to central heart on the player character rather than below
- added vocal FX to star shield, 1up and medal multiplier
- adjusted plasma weapon FX
- adjusted lock on moon ball weapon, should be clearer when the charge is ready


As well as game development, I'm building out a website for you to submit HIgh Scores and enter the Abstract Code top score competition...

https://middlemast.com/game-development











Best regards,

RUOK xxxx

[RUOK]

Here is the first 2 mins of the game. Melvin is cool but like gets high all the time and lets the FINKs in.

DEAD LINK

[RUOK]

Today the build has been overhauled in both the flavour and gameplay departments.

The main mechanic of the game is the charge shot which only fires when you let go - fighting game "negative edge" style execution.

There is of course the rapid shot too for macro and bonus stages and sheeeet.

I've implemented the logic for the scoring system today too, you get a life or something every 30 hits.... not sure yet.

Game is meant to be trippy. My design philosphy here is "if you mess one thing up, might as well just make a mess"

Yeah anyway thats it. I updated the build on itch. One love to the void.

[RUOK]

Massive overhaul on the aesthetic and scoring system. And the name

DEAD LINK

[Ark]

This is a truly acid trip game. What were your influences?

[RUOK]

oh my gosh! Thanks for looking!

Gameplay wise I am strong fan of CAVE & Pyskio, namely Death Smiles and Strikers 1945+, but I play many games.

Aethetically, I really love green and pink + new styles of semi-realistic AI art, so I integrated that with simple pixel work on the sprites.

Music wise, I love electronic music, techno, hip hop, classical, vaporwave, mallsoft... loads of weird stuff. The SFX is all placeholder rn tho, I will be making a custom sound pack before I hit steam.

On ther story, well... I have an entire universe and world in my head which I currently dumping out. This game takes place is a much larger universe involving singularities, post-humanism and drugs

Thanks again for taking a little look

[RUOK]

Refining gameplay and stuff, recorded some prototype gameplay and bosses here;

Can't wait to get started on the SFX and tidy things up.

Looking to have an "apartment" for your character that gives you access to a jukebox and some other cool stuff.

The game will be free

[RUOK]

Would love you guys to check out my "nearly finished" arcade mode for the initial DEAD LINK

I will be making a website for high scores and a prize for the top score 6 months after release.

[RUOK]

Just added new images and a few videos to the original post

[RUOK]

Pick the game for free here https://ruok2000.itch.io/abstractcode

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Any plans to release Abstract Code on Steam with Steam Deck support?

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~