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Asteroids Chasers - Game Jam Version

This game is based on the free print & play tile game Cheese Chasers from Bran McMillin.

In order to fit the contest theme, the game is now about mining asteroids, while avoiding explosions and pirates.

The Basic mode is based on the original game, while the Easy mode has less tiles, and only need 1 inactivated mine to win.Plus mode has more tiles but also more options and new tiles (bigger asteroids, hi-probe with hypersace engine, smuggler).

The game has achievement features, which can unlock assets (backgounds, musics, artworks) or game feature (high score management, Plus mode, Undo, Map).

It takes advantage of EEprom management in order to save progress after each session.

How to play:🕸

  • See in game tutorial in order to check playing rules, victory condition and scoring system
  • The game shows you legal (green shape) and illegal moves (red shape)
  • B Button displays pop-up menu with help/quit option + unlocked option (undo, map)
  • Opt1 switch display of HUD on/off

Credits🕸

  • Original boardgame : Bran McMillin
  • Code : Fadest, using BLL kit and tools from BS42, M. Domin, Sage and K. Kaksonnen
  • Graphs : Fadest, inspired by Templeton's work for Space Shoot
  • Placeholder musics : Rygar, TurboLaserLynx (Space Dance tracks) & Fadest
  • Placeholder artworks : Space shoot & Space Dance artworks by Templeton
 
3rd place 🏆
This entry is part of a ranked event — Lynx 2020 Programming Competition.
Graphics
3.3
Sound Effects
2.3
Music
2.9
Controls
3.4
Replay Value
3.9
 
 
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Game Information🕸

ConsoleAtari Lynx
Release DateAugust 15   2020
Release Type
Part #N/A
Pack Type
DeveloperFadest
PublisherATARIGAMER.COM
GenrePuzzle
Players1 on console
ComLynx SupportNo ComLynx Support
Screen RotationNo
Stereo/PanningMono Sound
Lynx SD Save SupportNo 
Can be PausedNo

Cartridge Information🕸

Cartridge Type
ROM Size256 KiB
ROM MD5 Hash (headerless)2067C87C8065F60A10B5C30392CD4417
EEPROM (for save data)

Similar/Related Games🕸

Asteroids Chasers
Asteroids Chasers - Deluxe Edition

Other Links🕸

  Download ROM from itch.iofadest.itch.io
  Asteroids Chasersfadest.itch.io
  Lynx Programming Competition 2020itch.io

Game Media🕸

 
 
 
 
 


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