Super Mega Space Blaster Special v2.0 launches and brings loads of new content, read our article[bareknuckledev.com] about the update and all it's content or keep reading here for a summary.

New Content:

• New space blaster (ship) called Nibula+.
  
• Shop to use credits to unlock perks.
  
• Unlockable mini-shop to allow player to use credits to buy big-bombs, shields, and protectors before start of a game.
  
• Unlockable warp-engines to remove lethal screen-edges allowing the player to warp from screen-edge to screen-edge.

Improvements:

• Improved splash-screen.
  
• Some textures improved.
  
• Animated saving symbol added.

Fixes:

• Fixes to the way player 2 selects their ship.
  
• Fixed player 2's ready button not selecting after cancelling ready.
  
• Fixed certain power-ups giving the wrong power-up on collection.

Most of the content and improvements have come from player feedback. With all this new content it should be possible to get much higher scores. Thanks again to everyone for their support and hope you're enjoying the game.

Happy blasting ːsteamhappyː

We've had loads of great reviews recently but before we mention them here's what the new version 1.11 includes:

Improvements:

• Improved the loading bar to show a rotating image.
  
• Changed splash screen.

Fixes:

• Fixed issue where score was wrongly calculated in 'To The Death' mode.
  
• Fixed issue where 'buy ship' button would always show PlayStation button image. Now it shows correct image for used controller or keyboard/mouse.
  
• Fixed issue where when 'quit? yes/no' dialog box was on screen no button could be selected meaning the player would have to press the back button to go back to the game menu and then quit again.
  
• Fixed issue where controller vibration would not work correctly.
  
• Fixed issue where item crates sometimes showed the wrong image for their contents.
  
• Fixed issue where player 2's third space blaster's (Lunavi) jet trail was set at a distance from the ship's body.

Here's some links to the press the game has been getting:
The Game Hoard Review - "GREAT"[thegamehoard.com]
Pixel Crashers Review - "8.5/10"[pixelcrashers.co.uk]
Wala Wala Gaming Review - "80%"[www.walawalagames.com]
I Love Video Games Review (in Italian)- "7.5/10"[ilovevg.it]
Ste's Interview with Old School Gamer Magazine[www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com]
Ste's Interview on the Indie Gaming Podcast[indiegamingpodcast.podbean.com]
Ste's Interview with Foundat[www.foundat.io]

Thanks again to everyone for their support and hope you're enjoying the game.

Happy blasting ːsteamhappyː

Join our Discord[discord.gg] for beta invites, info and updates about our games, and loads of indie/retro gaming chat.

Launch week went really well. We got loads of great feedback from players and some very positive reviews and articles from the game press. Check out our article[bareknuckledev.com] about the media attention Super Mega Space Blaster Special has been getting.

We've also released 8 small updates since launch bringing the game's version number up to 1.08. These updates responsed to player feedback, addressed a few issues and added a feature. Read on below to find out what was included in these updates.

New Features:

• Left stick (for dual stick controllers) sensitivity calibration slider added to the controls menu.

Improvements:

• Added the new logo to the game.
  
• Added achievement check to loading of start menu screen. If something goes wrong during gameplay and an achievement does not register it will when you next go to the start menu.

Fixes:

• Fixed issues with some character voices saying the wrong phrase when collecting certain power-ups.
  
• Added sound FXs to the opening and closing of the Story and Leaderboards screens.
  
• Fixed bug where one challenge (challenge 16) was unachievable.
  
• Fixed wrongly labelled achievements.
  
• Fixed some language issues.

Give us a shout anytime in the SMSBSp Steam community or in our Discord[discord.gg] with ideas for future updates or just to chat. Thanks again to everyone for playing and hope you are enjoying the game.

Happy blasting ːsteamhappyː

Super Mega Space Blaster Special, the feature-packed retro space shooter, blasts its way on to Steam for Windows, Linux and Mac for the low price of $0.99 (£0.79, €0.79). With a week one 10% discount what are you waiting for. Grab a mate, plug in your joypads and remember to blink as you blast your way to the boss and beyond.

Check out our release article[bareknuckledev.com] or why not have a read of what others are saying:

• Gamer Geek News' review[gamer-geek-news.com]
  
• An Interview with Ste - the Dev Behind Super Mega Space Blaster Special[www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com]

Enjoy the game, happy blasting! ːsteamhappyː

The Super Mega Space Blaster Special beta is over and the game has improved loads. Check out our article about the beta test here: https://bareknuckledev.com/games/supermegaspaceblasterspecial/super-mega-beta/

Here's a list of how the game has improved from the beta test:

New Features:

• Keyboard re-mapper. Bind up to two keys to each in-game action. Save your key-map. Easily restore defaults.
  
• Big-boss in survival mode has a second attack phase.

Improvements:

• Players can now unlock any space blaster they have the coins for.
  
• Mines power-up weapon now allow player to fire cannons at same time as dropping mines.
  
• Big-boss in survival mode drops more loot when destroyed.
  
• Big-boss in survival mode drops ammo if player runs out.
  
• Ship stats streamlined to improve gameplay.

Fixes:

• Players can now unlock any space blaster they have the coins for.
  
• Mines power-up weapon now allow player to fire cannons at same time as dropping mines.
  
• Big-boss in survival mode drops more loot when destroyed.
  
• Big-boss in survival mode drops ammo if player runs out.

The Super Mega Space Blaster Special beta was a massive success the game has been broken down and built back stronger. From myself and Bare Knuckle Development a massive thank you to all the testers who took part from our mailing list and in our Discord. The game is so much better because of you. We want to support the game into the future releasing more content as either free updates or free DLC. We also have plans to support more platforms but all of this depends on the popularity of the game on Steam. Ideas for future updates based on the beta include:

• A custom ship builder, or some form of space blaster customisation.
  
• Upgrades for space blasters and power-up that cost in-game coins.
  
• Some form of online multiplayer.
  
• More ships, more power-ups and weapons, more game modes.
  
• Ship stats streamlined to improve gameplay.

If you have any ideas that you’d like to see in the game why not join our Discord[discord.gg] and let us know.

A massive thanks to all the beta testers, the game is loads better because of you. ːsteamhappyː

Beta version 0.0.6 of Super Mega Space Blaster Special is now live and ready to play. It includes improvements to the boss (in survival mode) and a few fixes.

Improvements:

• Boss now drops more coins and items.
  
• Boss now has a warning indicator when off screen.
  
• Boss now has a second attack phase to make it more challenging.
  
• Boss now drops ammo if the player runs out during the boss battle.
  
• Mouse click now starts game from the loading/ready screen.

Fixes:

• Mine drop rate has been decreased to prevent the player's ammo running out.
  
• Various typos were corrected.

Thanks again to all the testers and hope you enjoy the new build.

Happy blasting ːsteamhappyː

Join our Discord[discord.gg] for beta invites, info and updates about our games, and loads of indie/retro gaming chat.

The latest beta build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special - 0.0.5b - is now live, it fixes a few bugs, upgrades the 'mines' power-up weapon and really streamlines the ships speed/fire rate stats making them easier and more fun to play with.

Improvements:

• Speed and fire rates have been changed on each space blaster to make the game more fun based on beta tester feedback.
  
• When using the 'mines' power-up the player now still fires their normal gun(s) whilst also laying mines.

Fixes:

• The mouse cursor is now turned off when piloting a space blaster without a turret mounted gun.
  
• Xbox 360 controller right stick is now correctly assigned.
  
• A problem where all text would remain in Spanish (regardless of language settings) on the main menu after first install has be fixed.
  
• Missing simplified Chinese characters have been added to the simplified Chinese in-game font.
  
• Corrected various typos.

A massive thanks to everyone for helping out in the beta. ːsteamhappyː

Join our Discord[discord.gg] for beta invites, info and updates about our games, and loads of indie/retro gaming chat.

The latest beta build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special is now live, fixing issues found by our amazing beta testers. We've also added a new feature as requested by a number of testers; a keyboard remapper.

Improvements:

• Keyboard remapper, assign the keys you want with up to two key bindings per action (only for keyboard not controller). Keys can easily be reset to defaults at the click of a button.
  
• Changes to ship stats, speed/acceleration/fire-rate to streamline gameplay.

Fixes:

• When using mouse you can now buy multiple ships without leaving the menu.
  
• Player 2's ship names now change correctly with the ship when in coop.
  
• Leaderboard messages are not shown when playing in Steam offline mode.
  
• You can now use the right mouse button to go back in all menus.
  
• Fixed various bugs.
  
• Corrected various typos.

Thanks again to everyone for helping out in the beta. ːsteamhappyː

Join our Discord[discord.gg] for beta invites, info and updates about our games, and loads of indie/retro gaming chat.

Check out our article about how we made the first build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special in only four weeks:

https://bareknuckledev.com/news/game-in-four-weeks/

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