Thruster

[purple_goat]

-revision B-
Thruster is a game like spout by Vilmos.

-- B) not available for download yet B) --​

EDIT: now available! download​

Description:
Thruster is a game very close to spout by dockthepod, but in color.
It also features music that works somewhat like Rez (Dreamcast, Playstation 2).
The graphics are cool and it has an icon . Not only does this game save your high-scores, but also re-plays!

Features (taken from Vilmos):
- Three different game modes
- Two difficulty levels
- High score tables with replay - You can watch previous games and see how the high scores were done. High scores will be tracked online soon.
- Beautiful backgrounds by Mentis and Mrpropre
- Three included mp3 tracks with the ability to add any MOD or MP3 files to the tracklist.
- More than 2K particles in play at once
- Alpha blended explosions


Pros:
-icon
-high-score/re-play saving
-sfx
-next-gen spout
-custom soundtrack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that can use .mods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now I can listen to maktones best!
-it rocks
-multiple game modes

Cons:
-grossly un-optimized! (please notaz, after fixing noiz..)
-doesn't harder after so long..

Verdict
Easily one of the best hombrew games on GP2X! And I got to play it early! *feels special*
After optimization this will be the definition of good homebrew and is a new benchmark.

Score:
10/10
9/10 (after thinking about it and playing more..)

-purple_goat

my high score on classic easy: 7615 1547

 

[yodaofborg]

Hmm, if it isnt avalable yet, wouldn't that be a preview?

 

[reiboul]

This game looks sooo cool I'm eager to try it!
After the Noiz2sa update, abstract games are welcomed

 

[Dunny]

Score:
10/10

So if the "cons" you listed get fixed, what score will you give it? Surely for it to get 10/10 it has to be perfect already?

D.

 

[yuujin]

wow, i've been waiting for something like this! like a sequel to spout

 

[Vilmos]

Thanks for the super fast preview!

I should note that the game isn't actually done yet. There are more gameplay modes coming as well as pickups for some modes of play.

And it isn't optimized yet at all, I havne't done any gp2x specific tricks at all...I only started on the gp2x version about a week ago so I need a little more time.

This version is what was complete for the dcemu compo deadline, although the Zodiac version which is the original had hardware alpha blending. I haven't gotten that in the gp2x version yet.

I've also made the public post, should be available soon.

 

[purple_goat]

Score:
10/10

So if the "cons" you listed get fixed, what score will you give it? Surely for it to get 10/10 it has to be perfect already?

D.

10.5/10

 

[Dunny]

Score:
10/10

So if the "cons" you listed get fixed, what score will you give it? Surely for it to get 10/10 it has to be perfect already?

D.

10.5/10

:-D

hmm, I'm afraid I no longer trust your reviews, sir!

D.

 

[purple_goat]

Score:
10/10

So if the "cons" you listed get fixed, what score will you give it? Surely for it to get 10/10 it has to be perfect already?

D.

10.5/10

:-D

hmm, I'm afraid I no longer trust your reviews, sir!

D.

:huh:

 

[mentis]

I'm glad to see that you enjoyed the soundtrack, sfx, and gfx of the game. I'm happy that Thruster has been so well received in the GP community.

 

[purple_goat]

I'm glad to see that you enjoyed the soundtrack, sfx, and gfx of the game. I'm happy that Thruster has been so well received in the GP community.

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[Goemon4]

Mentis made the music (dosnt anyone watch/read the credits?!)

 

[Alex.]

I'm glad to see that you enjoyed the soundtrack, sfx, and gfx of the game. I'm happy that Thruster has been so well received in the GP community.

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- Beautiful backgrounds by Mentis and Mrpropre

 

[WhizzBang]

I'm glad to see that you enjoyed the soundtrack, sfx, and gfx of the game. I'm happy that Thruster has been so well received in the GP community.

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Mentis contributed towards this very good looking game. Purple Goat, feel free to post a pointless reply with a smiley or an exclamation mark or something.

 

[mentis]

Thanks for clarifying folks. I would have replied sooner, but for some reason I was in "purgatory" and was not able to post anything. I have no idea what that was all about, but seems to be fine now.

And yes, Purple goat, it would have been more helpful had you been somewhat more specific in your, err, inquiry? But it's all good. I should have probably introduced myself as Michal Wisniowski, which is what I'm credited as I think.

Thanks again for all the positive comments .

 

[purple_goat]

oh, okay sorry..

uh, thanks

 

[goob]

oh, okay sorry..

uh, thanks

Another one to the post count

 

[Yorper]

oh, okay sorry..

uh, thanks

Another one to the post count

Likewise Oooh and one for me too :rolleyes:

 

[abertalia]

oh at okay sorry..

uh at thanks

Another one to the post count

Likewise Oooh and one for me too :rolleyes:

 

[mentis]

I recently posted a preview of Thruster for the upcoming PC release. The post includes two wallpapers which you might enjoy. Here's the link.