Synthein

[xordspar0]

Introducing Synthein, an open world space shooter with a constructable ship, base, and AI allies.

https://github.com/xordspar0/synthein

Here's what is looks like so far:


Controls:

• arrow keys to fly
• a and s to strafe
• z and x currently do nothing, but will probably be used to shoot
• d to select previous
• c to select next
• enter to confirm selection
• escape to cancel selection
• f12 to toggle debug mode
• u, i, and o spawn ship parts in debug mode
• the middle mouse button can drag ship parts around in debug mode

[Kyrremann]

Looks interesting, but I had trouble figuring out how to build/expand my spaceship. Manage to add a block in the front, but not around :\

[xordspar0]

Thanks for trying out our game!
Right now you need to use the "d" and "c" keys to select the previous and next items, respectively. You can use this to select different blocks as well as different sides. The "u", "i", and "o" keys each spawn a ship part that you can use to make your ship bigger and faster. Guns don't do anything right now, but engines mostly work.

I am perfectly aware the controls are confusing. I am in the middle of changing the build controls to use the mouse; hopefully that will improve things a bit.

[xordspar0]

We've been working on this slowly, but we've made some progress.

• Mouse controls for building have been added. Just click on the part you want to add, then click on what you want to add it to.
• We're experimenting with AI. We want to have AI helpers that you can give tasks to.

Here is a little bot that simply follows the player around:


You can still use the u, i, and o keys to spawn ship parts in debug mode.

Give it a try and tell us what you think!

[SiENcE]

Looks like Blockships (4 player pvp) i recently played at Amaze.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EKp4PCwSDo

Was a lot of fun! Keep on!