Retrogue

Blast your way to the top of the leaderboard in Retrogue! This retro-inspired top-down shooter challenges you to destroy enemies, gain points, and level up. At each level, you choose from one of three random upgrades for yourself, but be careful - you also have to choose an upgrade for your enemies! Can you outshoot and outsmart your foes to claim the top spot?

This game was made over 5 days for the [$5000 Ultimate Mini Game Challenge By BIGA] game jam.

Don't like the music?  Wish that pesky chaser was a better color?  Open the pause menu and change them there!

Controls

ASDW/Arrow Keys - Move

Left Mouse Button - Fire (hold for auto)

Escape/Space/P - Pause

How To Play

• Move: Use the arrow keys or WASD keys to move your character around the screen.
• Shoot: Press the left mouse button to shoot your weapon. You can also hold down the button to fire continuously.
• Upgrade: At the end of each level, you will be given the option to choose one of three random upgrades. Choose wisely, as your enemies will also be getting stronger!
• Survive: The goal of the game is to survive as long as possible by destroying enemies and leveling up. The longer you survive, the higher your score will be.

Credits

Music - Royalty free game music loops! by Pudgyplatypus

SFX - 63 Digital sound effects (lasers, phasers, space etc.) by Kenney

Game Developer Studio:

• Double jump effect
• Space projectiles
• Simple backgrounds
• Meters and bars 2d game user interface (incomplete, ran out of time)