Hi people,
I have been working a few months on a new game. It is a side scroller where you pick items, defend yourself against enemies, level up your character, spend points, shoot rockets and missiles, and much more!
Currently, the game is available for both Mac and Windows, I will only post the link for Mac here as this is AppleVis.
Please note: As of right now, the app is not signed, and may be buggy, as it is still in early beta.
That said, here is the link.
http://masonasons.me/softs/ShooterCDMac.zip
Here is a readme.
Keys
left/right arrows: Move left and right
Up arrow: Jump
Space: Shoot
Number row: Select weapons
Tab: Cycle inventory
A: Check ammo
S: Open player upgrades menu.
H: Check health
I: Open inventory menu.
K: Check kills
L: Check level and XP
P: Check points.
T: Check time played.
X: Check coordinates
Escape: Quit and save.
Descriptions of some items
Blades
These blades are placed at intervals throughout the map. They make a woosh sound, and if you get under them when they swing, you get hit.
Projectiles (Level 15+)
These are signified by a humming or whining noise. Don't get hit by them, as they do lots of damage!
Mines
These buggers cause chaos. If you spawn one and an enemy steps on it, it will hurt anything within a ten tile radius, including you.
Time bombs
When spawned, you have a small amount of time to get out of the way before it explodes and causes massive waves of damage!
Have fun!
Comments
for windows
could i get the link for windows?
Hi, thank you so much for
Hi, thank you so much for this game! But will you also make it available for iphone?
I like to
hy, I like to test on my windows machine.
pleas send to my email.
[email protected]. thanks.
iOS
I don't know about an iOS version for several reasons. First, the Mac app isn't signed, so he's not paying for an Apple developer account. Second, I don't know if Python code can be ported to iOS. Third, the review process might stop him. Even though Apple makes accessibility features for their products, they pitch a fit when you submit an app that doesn't meet their guidelines. An app with no visual content definitely violates their guidelines.
No iOS Version, and windows link
Hi,
Unfortunately, there will be no iOS version due to the reasons listed above.
For those who asked, here is a Windows link:
http://masonasons.me/softs/ShooterCD.zip
questions reguarding feedback, and reporting bugs
Hi Mason,
Awesome game you have here, but would like to give you some feedback. Can you provide a way for me to get in touch with you directly?
Thanks.
My email
My email is [email protected].
New mac version
Hi folks,
I've just released a new version of this game, sporting a main menu and some bug fixes. Post 1 still contains the valid link.
Suggest windows link
I don't think Applevis would mind you putting a windows link in the main body of your topic. I did see it below, but not everyone willo read that far. I'll check it out.
thanks
thanks bro, I will try it.
New version
Hi guys,
I've just posted version 0.45, fixing a few bugs and expanding the map slightly. Links are in post 1. Enjoy!
Wast thinking
Hi for the missile things, I think you should add a machine gun of some sort. Why did you also remove the sniper? That could of been a great weapon. Needs more guns if it is going to be a shooter, not just a knife or a bat, and not just 1 type of gun. Gotta have loads.
Nothing was removed
Hi,
No weapons have been removed. I had unintentionally introduced a bug in version 0.44 or thereabouts which caused the enemies to remove the weapon items from the map before you had a chance to get them. I have fixed it in the newest release.
So how do I get the sniper?
So how do I get the sniper rifle? by the way the mac version is working great! I have 0.45
Sniper
The sniper is spawned somewhere on the map when you first start the game. You will have to remove all files from ~/.shooter in order to restart the game.
Removing
How do I remove it?
ammo
How do I put ammo in the gun once I run out?
is windows version current with mac?
Is the windows version current with the mac?
You reload the guns by
You reload the guns by pressing the letter r.
all versions are in sync
@18, all versions are in sync, yes. Mac and windows are always current with each other.
Thank you
Thank you for this amazing game. My girlfriend and I just discovered it a few minutes ago, and it is very addicting. I also think I will check out more games on the Mac after this. This is my first time playing one.
The enemy should have a way more variety
Honestly I can say this game is great, however I think the enemies need a variety of death noises. For example, you’re just killing the same enemy over and over, whether you’re not realizing it. I really think you need to put a lot more work in this game, this could have some real potential.
mason...
If you need help sound design wise for your game, i'm in. Just let me know Great game, and thanks for making a mac version as well
This game sounds awesome
Thank you so much for making this game for both Windows and Mac. I take my hat off to any developer who does this. We certainly need more accessible games for the Mac. I haven't had a chance to play this yet but will do so today.
Thank you
@23, thank you.
@24, thanks for the kind words. Will definitely continue to do so.
New version
I just released Shooter 0.46, adding an auto update checker and fixing bugs.
Game Updater
I will definitely try the Windows version when I get home. It sounds like fun. I have a couple of questions. Will the game updater be able to update the game itself, or will the user need to go to the website every time to download the newest version. I'd love to see the game be able to simply update itself. Second question, would you mind if I did a short video on the game, and posted the links to the Mac and PC version in the description? I'd label it as Early Access to let people know it's not finished quite yet. Thanks.
Re: Updater
Hi,
Of course, feel free to do videos on this game.
Also: The updater will auto-download the update zip, but it does not yet have the ability to update the game itself, still working out how that would work. May need to look into some kind of bootstrapper.
Very good Game
This Game is very good. But I think its better to use the complete arrow keys. Left, right, up and down to move. And J for jump. And I miss the Option to pause the game.
I love this game.
Hey Mason! I really enjoying this game so far. but How can I get the new version of this game?
it is a free game? or if you are making a paid game, how much it cost?
Game is free
The link will always remain up to date in post 1. :)
New version
Small shooter update has been released, fixing a few bugs and adding SAPI voice selection. I tried to get this to work on Mac, but it broke so it's disabled for now on that platform.
I need a windos link.
Wow! that is great. I would like to have the windos new version's link pleas
I like this game
I play on windows. A suggestion is to have different voices for the enemies like male and female instead of one set voice because it all sounds the same. Some of the weapons are really good too. Good job.
using with NVDA
hy, whent I using with NVDA theres no speech out put.
what do the item grabber and enemy grabber do.
This is an awesome game and the skill assignments are fun to play with. What do the item and enemy grabber do?
Response
@34, done for the new version. @35, NVDA output works on this end. @36, the grabbers will move all either items or enemies to your square.
an idea.
Ok thanks for explaining. I have an idea, that every few levels more enemies spawn at once that way there is always a challenge to set points just right. also, how does one get points exactly, it seems random.
Finally, a New version
Shooter 0.48 is here! Warning! The save file system has been upgraded and requires user action to continue. You must import your save, and you have until version 0.50 to do so. After this, old saves are incompatible. Windows: http://masonasons.me/softs/ShooterCD.zip Mac: http://masonasons.me/softs/ShooterCDMac.zip
how do you import save file?
how do you import save file, what's new in this release?
game crashes
Hi. Just figured I'd let you know that when I tried to play the game as soon as I entered the game on my Mac, the game crashes and just straight kicks me out. I did try redownloading it. Hopefully the next update will save this issue. Thanks, and this game is great.
Upgrade Menu
How I can upgrade the options, if I open the upgrade Menu?
saved files
On a mac, where is the saved file located so I can import?
Hi
In order to import your save, you must click the import your save option in the main menu. As for it crashing straight away on mac, I'll need your error log. It is in ~/.shooter
error log
When I tried searching for that path, my Mac couldn't find any path by that name. Is it possible that if I just wait for the next update to come out that it would work again since it would be a whole new version of the game.
Doubtful
That's doubtful, as without an error to fix, nothing will be fixed at all.
Clarification
Sorry, to clarify that’s what I meant like I figure if the new version comes out I should be able to plaY it as there would have never been a crash in the first place
New Version
In an effort to help me diagnose bugs, A small shooter update has just been posted, fixing a few bugs and allowing easier access to your error log. Links in first post as usual.
error log
hey, I have my error log now so how do I get you the info from that?
New version doesn't work for me.
Hi, when ever I try to download the new version, it switches back to .48 instead of .49. When ever I open it again after I update it, it still prompts me to download the update, .49. Now when ever I dismiss the error message and play the game, it crashes. Please, fix it. Thanks.