Ambush! Devlog - itch.iohttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambushGame like Asteroidshttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/480479/my-next-gameMy next gamehttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/480479/my-next-gameTue, 24 Jan 2023 07:34:37 GMTdevlog

I've finally decided on what I want my next game to be, and it's another simple game like this one. I might even name it as a direct successor to Ambush. Either way, the game will be functionally simi...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/472971/ambush-is-complete-what-went-right-wrong-and-everything-in-betweenAmbush is complete. What went right, wrong, and everything in between.https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/472971/ambush-is-complete-what-went-right-wrong-and-everything-in-betweenFri, 06 Jan 2023 19:46:08 GMTdevlogAmbush is my first ever finally released game. While simple, I'm quite proud of it. The game is asteroids-like, but with extra features. What went well? Development went(almost) perfectly. Each featur...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/439143/ambush-11-bug-fixAmbush 1.1 - Bug fixhttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/439143/ambush-11-bug-fixThu, 13 Oct 2022 14:45:49 GMTdevlogI found a bug in ambush, quite a game-breaking one(Basically, when you upgrade your ship, the health upgrade would be free for the rest of the upgrades). I managed to fix it - I found that there was a...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/436359/ambush-is-finally-out-of-beta-android-version-coming-soonAmbush is finally out of Beta - Android version coming soon.https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/436359/ambush-is-finally-out-of-beta-android-version-coming-soonThu, 06 Oct 2022 10:58:37 GMTdevlog

Well, here it is - The game is finished, and available to download in its entirety. Updates include the aforemention upgrades system, which is also visual, as your sprite changes as you level up - and...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/434465/near-enough-all-features-are-done-android-launch-coming-soonNear enough all features are done - Android launch coming soon!https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/434465/near-enough-all-features-are-done-android-launch-coming-soonSat, 01 Oct 2022 20:33:25 GMTdevlogI've been hard at work over the last few days. I've signed up on Google Play Console to get my app released there. I've made small updates to the main game, but I'm running out of issues that need sor...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/433544/entering-beta-and-new-video-demo-publishedEntering Beta, and new video demo published!https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/433544/entering-beta-and-new-video-demo-publishedThu, 29 Sep 2022 20:02:21 GMTdevlog

Here is a link to the new video. You read right. Ambush is leaving alpha. All major features have been implemented in at least some capacity. The future for the game is mainly to update the look, feel...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/432446/updated-the-uiUpdated the UIhttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/432446/updated-the-uiMon, 26 Sep 2022 19:57:36 GMTdevlog

I've updated the UI since the last release, and laid the foundations for an upgrade system. Firstly I will have to add a currency system, for now I'm going with the good ol' classic gold coin - with w...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/431500/the-start-of-power-ups-and-shieldsThe start of Power ups and shields!https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/431500/the-start-of-power-ups-and-shieldsSat, 24 Sep 2022 12:54:02 GMTdevlogI've been working hard on power ups. As of now, destroying a big ship gives you one health point and two shield points. You start off with two Shield points, and the maximum for shields is 12. This wi...

]]>https://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/431183/first-updateFirst updatehttps://mattjohno2.itch.io/ambush/devlog/431183/first-updateFri, 23 Sep 2022 15:56:15 GMTdevlogI've added a basic sound system and a new explosion animation to the game to slightly beautify it. It already feels a lot more finished with this small of an update. Edit: Added two new types enemy sh...

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