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Retrobooster
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Genre: Action, Shooter, Arcade
Platforms: PC, Linux
Languages: English
Players: Single-player, Multi-player, Local Co-op
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Sep 9, 2012 @ 1:15pm
Dec 14, 2012 @ 8:23pm

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Retrobooster Demo Updated to Version 0.6.5
May 10th, 2013 - Really Slick

The playable demo runs on Windows and Linux. This release has some gameplay improvements and a big update to level 4.

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  • Bug fixed: Terrain tile warping was distorting some terrain in strange ways. This is mostly a cosmetic improvement.
  • Bug fixed: Invalid shaders were sometimes causing an ugly first frame when starting a new level.
  • Bug fixed: Fixed rare crashing bug (only saw it about once every 3 months during development).
  • Heavy remodeling of Level 4 to introduce some better flying challenges.
  • Reduced enemy weapon damage values and increased amount of enemy fire.
  • Added mini tokens that restore 10% of health or shields.
  • You cannot be crushed by small enemies anymore, only larger ones that do not appear in the demo version.
  • Automatically switch to Ion Bolts (default weapon) when other primary weapon runs out of ammo. Good idea, Derek.
  • Added splash damage to most explosions. Made a few exceptions so, for example, player’s missiles do not destroy one another.
  • Score multipliers are now increased by doing damage and destroying enemies. Before they were only increased by destroying enemies.
  • Added visual and audio feedback for score multipliers so that you know if you are about to go up or down a notch.

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Retrobooster goes to Indie Press Day
May 10th, 2013 - Really Slick

May 22nd is Indie Press Day in San Francisco. This will be the first time members of the press can try the full game (or as much of it as I have built). http://indiepressday.com/participants/retrobooster-really-slick/

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Description
Release date: 2013
Playable demo

http://www.reallyslick.com/retrobooster/downloads.html

This demo is for Windows and Linux, and it will be improved as Retrobooster moves toward completion. Let me know what you think of it.

Summary

When evil aliens invade the galaxy, it is up to you and your fleet of decommissioned starfighters to drive them back. Pilot your humble thrust ship through tense battles and tight spaces. Hone your piloting skills, rescue survivors, blow up gobs of baddies, witness the horrors that lurk in the darkest corners of the galaxy, and make it out alive.

Retrobooster is an old school survival shooter and cave-flyer for Windows and Linux. It focuses on skill-based flying and enemy blasting with rich visual and audio effects. It also has speed-flying challenges, puzzles, impressive weaponry, a warped sense of humor, creepy enemies, and a healthy dose of bullet hell. Survive to the end if you can, and use your awesome new flying skills to replay for high scores.

Status

Retrobooster is roughly two-thirds through development and still evolving based on tester and community feedback. Watch the blog for updates: http://www.reallyslick.com/blog

Features
  • Classic thrust ship controls that are challenging to master
  • 30+ levels to unlock
  • 4 skill levels
  • Single player or up to 4 players split-screen
  • Cooperative and deathmatch multiplayer modes
  • Control with keyboard, mouse and keyboard, or game controller
  • Find weapons and power-ups to increase your lethality
  • Unlimited fuel (no dying just because you run out of gas)
  • Electronic soundtrack by Subatomicglue frontman, Kevin Meinert - http://www.subatomicglue.com
Links
  • Website - http://www.reallyslick.com/retrobooster
  • Indie DB - http://www.indiedb.com/games/retrobooster
  • YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/mogumbolives/videos
  • Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Retrobooster/475947425761348
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super_n00b Apr 22, 2013 @ 8:08pm 
Solar Jetman with choplifter. I liked.
Really Slick  [author] Apr 20, 2013 @ 11:36pm 
Yeah, I was a huge Asteroids and Oids fan. Cave flyers rock.
8bitbeard Apr 18, 2013 @ 8:54pm 
It's Sub-Terrania on the Genesis! I loved that game.
Really Slick  [author] Apr 16, 2013 @ 4:14pm 
Hi alexwweb63. The fact that you could play the demo for a few hours is freaking awesome! Thanks for the feedback, and please send constructive criticism if you have any.
alexwwebb63 Apr 14, 2013 @ 5:18pm 
I got the demo for this game and naturally, in the first few hours of playing this game, I was hooked. (Thanks a lot Really Slick)
Really Slick  [author] Apr 13, 2013 @ 8:41am 
Thank you, ShadowWalker. I'll keep working.
ShadowWalker Apr 13, 2013 @ 6:39am 
IMO best looking retro game in a long time, you sir get my vote. good luck to you. and as soon as its available I'm buying it
Really Slick  [author] Apr 7, 2013 @ 6:54pm 
Hi guys. Thanks for the encouragement. I'm working hard on levels this month. Not much longer before I have a complete set of levels, and then I can hit playtesting really hard. Today I was out hiking and finally got some good ideas for my level called Menagerie. It's the levels where the evil aliens attack you with all their, um, pets.

. . . And I'm glad you remember my savers :)
kaekimaster Apr 7, 2013 @ 6:08pm 
It´s a retro game that fits perfect in our modern world.^^
b3box Apr 6, 2013 @ 8:04pm 
From the guy with the best screensavers on the planet, this game is going to rock!
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