F1ak3r and ESA present…
A F1ak3r and ESA production…
Produced by F1ak3r and ESA…
"As Yet Unnamed Space SHMUP"
Yes folks, your day of reckoning has come. Well, actually, it hasn't, but I just had an urge to say that. Forgive me, if you can find it in your hearts.
On a more serious note, this As Yet Unnamed Space SHMUP is a game that is currently in the process of being made, with myself (F1ak3r) on coding and ESA on graphics and music. The game is inspired by retro arcade SHMUPs, Darthlupi's Raging Skies (one of my favourite games ever), and our brilliant minds.
In this game, you will be able to… shoot lots of bad guys with lots of different weapons, because variety is the spice of life. You will also have a shield, but the inner workings of that are a surprise for later, provided you're good and eat all your vegetables (Brussel sprouts included).
This game will be the flagship project of ESA and my new (and in some ways yet-to-be-formed) game dev team (not company, those are for n00bs with silly dreams). Why? Because it's awesome. And also because we make a great team, as we are good at different stuff, and therefore stay out of each other's way and make up for each other's weaknesses.
Because surprising people with large amounts of awesome seemingly conjured from nowhere is waaaay cooler than giving detailed plans and making cutbacks later, I'm not going to say too much more about the game. You'll just have to wait and see.
ESA should arrive soon and comment with some eye-candy. Enjoy it.
F1ak3r
I think shmup are pretty over-used as well, but it doesn't mean that one cannot be original. Then again, it is hard to tell with just an announcement and a few sprites. We'll keep you posted.
It doesn't have to be original, als long as it's really good.
SHMUPS are awesome, and you two make a great team. I'm looking forward to this =D