clanky Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Anyone interested in beta testing my (unofficial) iOS sequel to Star Raiders, Zylon Defenders? I'm working towards a March 2018 release (to coincide with the release of "Ready Player One"). See video and screenshot below - if you have fairly recent (i.e. iPhone 6 or better) hardware and are interested in joining the beta, feel free to message me with your email address.I'll be doing performance optimizations later in development, and will invite folks with older hardware then. zylon_defenders_small.mov 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Clanky are you doing classic 8 bit Atari version as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I wish. But once I've launched the iOS version I'd happily work with better 8-bit coders to make a legit Atari port as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Count me in! I just got an iPhone X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Count me in! I just got an iPhone X. Great! Send me your email and I will add you to the beta. I need X testers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 My (unofficial) iOS sequel to Star Raiders is now in beta testing. Ping me directly if you would like a link. iOS 11+ devices only. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 How about Apple TV 4K ? The only other device I have is an old iPhone 4S which is used as a remote control for the ATV + I aquired a TV tuner for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin1968 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 11/12/2017 at 7:46 AM, clanky said: Great! Send me your email and I will add you to the beta. I need X testers! I would love to help test as well, I used to do QA for Sierra Online back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+David_P Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 For the first time in my life, I almost regret having an Android phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Would help but android here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifthPlayer Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Teensy-weensy bug report: there's a typo in the first line of the first screenshot (the one with the backstory). "Peacful" should be "peaceful". I like the old-timey 80-column green terminal font. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irich2 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 23 hours ago, clanky said: My (unofficial) iOS sequel to Star Raiders is now in beta testing. Ping me directly if you would like a link. iOS 11+ devices only. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robot Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I wish I had the free time to test this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 15 hours ago, FifthPlayer said: Teensy-weensy bug report: there's a typo in the first line of the first screenshot (the one with the backstory). "Peacful" should be "peaceful". I like the old-timey 80-column green terminal font. Fixed! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 23 hours ago, Gavin1968 said: I would love to help test as well, I used to do QA for Sierra Online back in the day Guys, I need emails to add you to the beta. send me them in DM and I'm happy to add you to Testflight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Uploading an update now, should be available in the next several hours or so - thanks all for your feedback over the last couple of days! New version includes: Basic level implementation - try playing at "Zylon Lord" level - more ships, more damage, faster energy drain from all functions Ship energy drain! Time to start managing ships systems if you want to get a good score (don't worry, scoring not yet implemented). Ship explodes when energy hits zero Galactic map can now be pinched, rotated and zoomed to make navigation easier Fixed bugs, mainly with tactical display Starbase repairs your ship. It's starting to feel like an actual game now Starbase animates in when you arrive in its sector. Need to do the same for Humon ships. Edited August 6, 2019 by clanky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Build 36 just posted. Download it and blow up some space stations right after they repair your ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 How about writing for the Atari 8 bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Kyle22 said: How about writing for the Atari 8 bit? Hah. That game already exists - it's called Star Raiders. This is my attempt to bring the essential experience of that game to a more modern audience - and practice my iOS development skills in a personal project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 It's not really Star Raiders until you can blow up friendly space stations. IMG_3965.TRIM.m4v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 I've always wanted a level where the Zylons have a hidden base where they're making & deploying new ships. The player must locate the hidden base using the Galactic chart scan but it only shows the adjacent quadrants. When found, the player must fly in and destroy it and then finish off the rest of the Zylons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 I like it. Of course, in my game, you're playing for the Zylon. Maybe I'll add something similar for those devious Humons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleton Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 This looks fantastic, can't wait to play it. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanky Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 Thought I'd provide an update - BIG update coming soon! 2D mode for galactic map purists, as well as new enemy models and more balanced play mechanics. There’s something deeply satisfying about belatedly delivering on the broken promises of 1970s video game box art. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 This actually looks like a LYNX and Jag version would be a nice fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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