ExoBIT

Happy Birthday Gamemaker! Here's my Gift for your 20th anniversary!

 -> ExoBIT <- Created with Gamemaker Studio 2

//SYNOPSIS

You're in control of <ExoBit>, a GIANT Stellar Combat Mech and "once again" the last hope for mankind. The ExoBIT can move with such speed in space, that a human eye can't follow. The ExoBIT Mech AI established a symbiotic connection to your brain, to transmit the results of 20 x 20 real time BIT scanners around your position. Connect to your ExoBIT now! Unleash mighty attacks, develop your strategy and master advanced maneuvers to beat the approaching XenoX invasion fleet.

//IDEA / CONCEPT

The idea was to find out how much space, harmonized Gameplay elements and actual game could fit in 20 x 20 pixels.

The first goal that made it on paper was a bit ambitious: "Free float in infinite space combined with epic dogfights and level progression with increasing difficulty and complexity in a 20 x 20 pixel game." :D The intention for the first prototype was to  create an illusion of depth within a tiny frame and the second, real challenge was then to make a fun game with tight controls fit within that box.

We hope you like the result!

Feedback is very welcome!

Cheers Adrian @PolarityFlow

Game: 

Stages: 20
Boss types: 20
Abilities: 20 (active & passive)
Playfield in parsecs: 20 :)

Ressources:

Objects used: 20
Sprites used: 20 (sub Images NOT included)
Sound Effects: 20
GameSize: 2.0 mb + BGM 

All Stages are randomly generated and different every time you play, while matching the increasing Stage difficulty and enemy weaponry, attack maneuvers and more. 

Who's the first to find the Easter egg?

ReadMe / Manual:

https://www.polarityflow.com/ExoBit.txt

HTML5 Version: https://www.polarityflow.com/exobit or click the "X" from Steel Rain on our Website  https://www.polarityflow.com

*All sprites and the codes used in this project have been created with GameMaker Studio 2 for the GameMaker 20 Jam #GM20. Sound effects have been partially modified and reused from previously released PolarityFlow Games.

//VERSION INFO

The game can be downloaded for Windows or also be directly played within the WebBrowser thanks to the html5 module. Please make sure to allow audio playback for https://www.polarityflow.com/exobit in your browser to get the full experience.

We recommend the Windows version. No Installation required.

*Windows Version only* For the ones that master ExoBIT and defeat the final Boss in Stage 20 will automaticly be re-directed to a private discord channel where we giveaway free keys for our released titles on Steam and XboxOne. Our default Discord is also open for everyone and you're welcome to join via http://www.polarityflow.com/discord

//CONTROLS

- Gamepad recommended! - 

Gamepad: 

Analog Stick or Dpad = MOVE
A / B or R Trigger = FIRE / HOLD TO CHARGE
Start = PAUSE
Select = RESTART / RANDOMIZE

Keyboard / Mouse: 

Arrows  / wasd = MOVE
Space, L-Mouse = FIRE / HOLD TO CHARGE
Escape/P = PAUSE
Backspace = Restart / Randomize

M = Mute = Audio ON / OFF (2x only BGM)
R = Gamepad Rumble ON / OFF
H/F1 = Show Manual (this one)

//HOW TO PLAY

Move your ExoBIT towards the attacking enemy fleet and
destroy all enemies.

Your scanner, shown as a red dot shows the direction to the
nearest enemy, while the dots visibility indicates the distance.

Destroy all enemies to reach the next stage. If you fail, you need
to complete the previous stage again and loose one power level.

Goal of the game is to defeat the final boss on stage 20.

//UI

-HP

On the top left of the screen you see your remaining hull points.
Blue dots show remaining hull points, while red dots can be repaired.

-WEAPON

One the top right of the screen you see your weapon charge level.
Hold the fire button to charge your weapon. Once max the charge
level has been reached, a special ability will be released. The type
of special ability depends if a enemy target is in range. The active
special ability is indicated by the color of the last dot on the left
side of the weapon panel. If the dot is green, the max charge will create
a repair drone to repair hull points, while a red dot indicates that the
Laser attack is active. Fly out of enemy range to switch between special
abilities.

-ENEMY FLEET

One the bottom left you see the remaining enemy fleet stregth in this area.
Once this bar reaches zero, the stage has been cleared and you proceed to the
next stage.

//FIREMODES (2.0) & ABILITIES (20)

FireModes:
A) = Enemy target locked (UI: RedDot)
B) = No Enemy in range (UI: GreenDot

Basic Abilities
- Blaster Attack (A)
- Mines / Flares (B)

Charge Abilities
- Charge item beam
- Charge for precise evasion

Max Charge Abilities
- Laser Attack (A)
- Hull Repair (B)

Power Level I
+ Blaster Power
+ Blaster Firerate
+ Repair +

Power Level II
+ Heat Seeking Mines
+ Blaster Power
+ Laser Power

Power Level III
+ Blaster Firerate
+ Laser Power
+ Attack Range
+ Repair +

Power Level IV
+ Heat Seeking Blaster Ammo
+ Laser Power
+ Blaster Firerate
+ Repair +

Thanks for reading, i hope you enjoy ExoBIT and the Gamemaker 20th anniversary Jam! #GM20