Runaway Galaxy - Top down space shooter project
Runaway Galaxy is a fast-paced top-down shooter set in space. The aim of the game is simple, try to set a high score by firing your missiles into your enemies whilst avoiding them.
You only have 5 lives so make them count.
I drew inspiration from Wipeout for its fast-paced gameplay and electrifying soundtrack. My goal was to create a game that keeps you on the edge of your seat, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience from start to finish.
A few features did not make the final cut such as powerups, increasingly difficult levels, various enemies, etc.
I had some difficulty trying to have the scrolling background do a smoother transition. As you can see in the videos, the background gets to a certain point and then restarts abruptly. Hopefully, I can remedy this issue in the future.
You can choose to play the game at either :
(Unity Play Store) https://play.unity.com/en/games/87461f3c-b681-4044-a351-6663fe7e4c2f/runaway-galaxy
or
(Itch.io) https://amario92.itch.io/runaway-galaxy
All assets used were from the Unity Store
The soundtrack was from a Royalty free SFX and music pack from Humble Bundle
To build an eerie atmosphere, I positioned the camera just behind the spaceship, offering a glimpse into the desolate, unknown expanse of space. The scene evokes a sense of suspense and uncertainty, as the vast emptiness hints at lurking dangers and more.
This video illustrates the gameplay loop with the spaceship shooting missiles and hitting the asteroids and enemy ships.
This clip shows the player losing all the lives required to prompt the gameover screen.
Some behind the scenes.
Another look at the main menu in widescreen mode