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What would you like in a Top Down Shooter?
Generic Eric:
Totally cool idea
Here are some semi organized random thoughts.
I like abrannans suggestion about making the game theme configurable. I would have suggested it myself if it wasn't mentioned. I think if you do that, you will see a community explode. Stuzza, as an example, seems to really enjoy mamewah, so much so, that he hosts a bunch of the skins, etc
Suggestions
Network play might be cool
Online stats would be cool too
Short load times
Interact with the terrain, like in Xevious where you can blow up the buildings on the ground. If ya do that, then make it so the enemies can blow villagers so that you have to shoot that enemy before they can kill what ever you are protecting
Display stats at the end of the level similar to Terminator 2 (can't think of any other game that does this off hand)
I like the types of power ups, where you collect something, like a super mega gun or sheild or hyperbomb
Bonus games
Shieldwolf:
Well I agree space shooters are over done one that recently did really well is Ikurga (I not sure on the spelling) Check it out. It's a very simple premiss.
Your guns shoots blue and red. If a bad guy is blue hit them with the red gun. If they are red the blue gun. Likewise you can defend against their attacks by being the same color as their lasers. The trick is you can shoot and be protected at the same time. It sounds easy, but is totally nerve racking and fun.
Also where can we check out your other project?
NoBonus:
--- Quote from: Shieldwolf on May 16, 2004, 09:25:34 pm ---Well I agree space shooters are over done one that recently did really well is Ikurga (I not sure on the spelling) Check it out. It's a very simple premiss.
Your guns shoots blue and red. If a bad guy is blue hit them with the red gun. If they are red the blue gun. Likewise you can defend against their attacks by being the same color as their lasers. The trick is you can shoot and be protected at the same time. It sounds easy, but is totally nerve racking and fun.
Also where can we check out your other project?
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Where can I find the game you are talking about "Ikurga"?
Generic Eric:
--- Quote from: NoBonus on May 17, 2004, 01:22:48 am ---
Where can I find the game you are talking about "Ikurga"?
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Its mentioned earlier in this thread. I think its called Ikaruga.
Its an import game on dreamcast. but it was released stateside for the cube. PLAY IT! It is awsome. Its made by treasue.
Shieldwolf:
save yourself some import fees and look at it on a gamecube