roguetronic

[Mar 13: Wrote a new shader that fixes the reflection effect in WebGL!]

It is the near future.

In the year 1999, BBS systems have become globally connected via the IT&T Interlink PBX.  The global economy runs on software, connected in virtual space by ever-more-sophisticated dial-up modems.

Data piracy run rampant, as scene groups war for credits and the latest software.

The most dangerous occupation is that of a warez courier, taking unsanctioned releases from megacorporations to be sold on the black market.

To complete your mission, equip your Lightspeed v.99bis Modem.  Log on to the target xBBS and download the illicit software  package.  Reach the logout exit before your time quota runs out.  

Maintain throughput to sustain your connection longer. 

Beware of BB-ICEs.  Find packet bombs to defend yourself or modem boosts to assist in your maneuvers.

If you can, capture additional warez packages, perchance to sell them on the black market after logging out...

Better cred in the scene means more access.  More access means bigger challenges.  Do you have what it takes to be a top courier?

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This is an entry in the Seven Day Roguelike gamejam #7DRL 2019.  

The concept was to combine arcade racing (RC Pro-Am, Slicks N' Slide) with roguelike influences.  Lots of procedural content, viciously difficult, perma-detath...be careful; make every shot and turn of the steering wheel count!

Features were being added to the very last moment.  The game is a bit of an un-tuned mess at the moment.  (Feedback welcome!)

Untested Windows and WebGL versions available now.  Post-jam fixes coming.

(There are bug, making a difficult game sometimes impossible.  So, cheat: press shift-1-5 to get free ammo, and shift-P to win your level.)

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Placeholder track: "Twisting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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