Destroy Earth by hobblygobbly

made by hobblygobbly for LD33 (JAM)

Feedback/suggestions welcome

Update at 5 hours left till close: I made the first system/level a bit easier! Only update I can do for now, work/study priorities I have to do instead.

Premise
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You are an alien species known as Rul

The Rul have discovered Earth and have tasked you to destroy it for some reason because you're a monstrous species that enjoys being monstrous and destructive!

The Rul become "one" with their spaceships/technology and are able to mutate with it biologically.

With each jump to a star system, your ship mutates into a better version. Along the way you will battle Sol Confederacy forces that are trying to prevent you from destroying their home, Earth.

How To Play
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W - FORWARD (STERN THRUSTERS)

A - LEFT (STARBOARD THRUSTERS)

D - RIGHT (PORT THRUSTERS)

SPACEBAR - FIRE WEAPONS

MOUSE LEFT CLICK - CLICK ON ENEMY TO TARGET FOR GIMBALLED WEAPONS TO LOCK ONTO

Find the system star gate to jump to the next star system by flying into it. There'll be an arrow indicator providing you with the direction to it. With each jump to a star system, your ship mutates into a better version. Along the way you will battle Sol Confederacy forces that are trying to prevent you from destroying their home, Earth.

Windows	http://hobblygobbly.itch.io/destroy-earth-ludum-dare-33-jam-game
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=29419

Ratings

Coolness	24%	2056
Overall(Jam)	2.73	925

Feedback

architect404

24. Aug 2015 · 15:50 UTC

really like the graphics and ship design. I found the game too hard when trying to kill every ship and too easy when just rushing to the stargate. maybe an autofire mechanic would help balance combat rather than relying on how fast I can mash spacebar. nice game though, good effort!

rudra

24. Aug 2015 · 15:53 UTC

Cool Game, liked the graphics and the controls of the spaceship, though I had to practice it few times to keep it going, Overall, a Great effort. :)

KingGames

24. Aug 2015 · 17:01 UTC

Very fun! Good Graphics! Good sound! Good everything! Keep up the good work!

HellBlazer

25. Aug 2015 · 19:40 UTC

This is very hard if you don't just rush to the stargate. Maybe a bit more mobility for your ship would be good? It's possible that I just suck. :) As architect404 said, auto-fire would also certainly be appreciated. In any case it's a good effort, and the development ideas you mention in-game sound like it could be a pretty cool game.

Miltage

26. Aug 2015 · 17:39 UTC

I had a very hard time controlling the ship. I think you should call your game 'Dodgem Cars on Ice with Guns'.

I liked the little thruster details though.

stupidmindlessf

31. Aug 2015 · 19:58 UTC

Nice game, but controls were extremely hard for me.

paquinn

31. Aug 2015 · 21:52 UTC

I really liked the graphics, especially the stars. Reminded me a lot of captain forever in a good way. If there were a way to design ships I could see myself playing this for a few hours.

Biruts

01. Sep 2015 · 19:53 UTC

Very nice project guys, i really love it, please check our game too and if you liked it give us a vote. Look for Road to hell and enjoy.

Nurbs

04. Sep 2015 · 00:38 UTC

Alright little asteroids derivative. I feel like there should be some more incentive for actually engaging with the enemies but the different ship upgrades are cool at least.