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[Afinostux]

Hello fellow humans of the forums known as "TIGsource"!

Today, we are announcing our new game: A lander adventure game, inspired by such classics as Oids and Evo: the search for eden.


You might be thinking: Oids I get, but Evo? What does that have to do with anything?
Well, my friends, allow me to introduce you to the lander customization system.


You can assemble your lander out of parts that you'll be able to find in game. Some will be awarded for winning in combat, some will be hidden in levels, and some will be unlocked through SUPER SECRET means that are so secret that even I don't know what they are.

If any of this sounds interesting to you, please check out our one level demo and reply to this thread with feedback.
Web build: https://tigashark.itch.io/subteralien-demo2

Controls:
WASD: rotate the lander and fire the main engine
Shift + WASD: use precise maneuvering jets
Left click: fire weapons
Right click: use tractor beam

You can use your tractor beam to drain energy and fuel from some objects, and use it to replenish your own fuel and life. Try grabbing the barrels scattered around the level if you get low on fuel.

We're planning to expand the demo to three levels, so we really want to know what people think of it without us hovering over their shoulder. If you get a chance to try it out, let us know what you think in this thread.

[Khyron]

Cool space ship! Just a helper for other people... I found I had to hover over an object and put the mouse pointer on the object and then press right mouse button to engage the tractor beam. Objects in the tractor beam did affect my ship movement too. It took me several tries to complete the mission but it certainly had that 'one more go' feel to it.
 
The loadout aspect is another cool feature. Control takes a while but makes sense. Cool intro to the level too.

[Afinostux]

Thanks!
Forgot the mac build yesterday, so here's that:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxsVEJxG5A_sSHQwLUlyUEloUkE

I'll update the OP

[Tigashark]

Hi DevLogs, I'm the Artist on SubterAlien. I go by the handle of TigerShark here on TigForums. Here is a video upload link of the gameplay. Comments are welcome.






Thanks,

TigerShark

[Tigashark]

Hi Devlogs,

New gameplay video of our game demo is available below:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Oodo3pvlU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Oodo3pvlU&feature=youtu.be

Thanks,

TigerShark

[KPas]

This reminds me of Thrust.

I just played the demo.
IMO the controls are the key element. They are tricky but balanced.
I almost made the first level with my second attempt. But I didn't read your instructions carefully (tractor beam = fuel scoop) and ended up without fuel.
I keep an eye on this. Good luck!

[Tigashark]

Thanks for the feedback KPas. We've add these to our todo list. Much appreciated.

Thanks,

TigerShark

[Tigashark]

Hi Devlog,

Here is a web browser version of the first playable demo: -

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxsVEJxG5A_sN0t0N1ItS1NEWjQ

Comments and feedback welcome.

Thanks,

TigerShark

[EatThePath]

I can't find a way to view that drive link as an actual webpage rather than individual files for download or edit. Am I missing something?

[Tigashark]

Yep sorry,

Need to download the files and run the "index.html" in your browser of choice.

There is a zip file which contains all the data needed. To make it more convenient

Thanks,

TigerShark

[Afinostux]

Web build of the demo is now available to play at https://tigashark.itch.io/subteralien-demo2.
That ought to make it easier to try out. Enjoy!