old-school space shoot-em-up: Because

[cjanssen]

Hello!

My name is Christiaan Janssen. I started using Löve2D a few years ago, one of my first games was a far-west shooter called "GunFu Deadlands" (http://sourceforge.net/projects/gunfudeadlands). Aside from that, I have been organizing game jams, and I use Löve2D for some of my jam games (http://chrisjangames.wordpress.com/category/love2d/). Recently I started to use the Android-Löve2D-SDL port for publishing on mobile as well. I must say that I love this engine (easy pun...).

There is even a facebook group for Löve2D game devs, I'd be cool if you join as well (https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovegamedev/).

Here I want to announce my latest project: "Because this is literally the best we could come up with: retribution". It's a fast-paced 2d space shooter with funny power-ups, the goal is to survive 37 waves of enemies and make it to the end with your 3 lifes. Check it out!

Game (pay-what-you-want):
http://lairofpixies.itch.io/because
Trailer:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=50x0nxRHJqQ
Announcement in my blog:
http://chrisjangames.wordpress.com/2014 ... tribution/

There is more info in the blogpost and the game site, including screenshots. I'll be happy to answer any questions here.
Enjoy!

[Ranguna259]

Everybody loves screenshots

[cjanssen]

Everybody loves screenshots

Here you go:




More screenshots at the game site:
http://lairofpixies.itch.io/because

[Ranguna259]

Huh, the graphics look really cool, it has this retro feel. I haven't tried it yet but it looks nice

[SneakySnake]

Overall, the game feels really polished, and some of the weapons are really funny.
It's really difficult though. Even after several tries, I couldn't make it to the end.
I've got to practice some more.

[cjanssen]

Thank you for the nice comments! Really appreciated.

[cjanssen]

Just a quick update:
I uploaded version 1.1 of the game, with more music, some bugfixes, and achievements!
Enjoy,
http://lairofpixies.itch.io/because