Orbital Blaster, an On-Rails shooter for Ouya, iOS & Android

**HashbangGames** · 08-03-2012

Orbital Blaster is a new On-Rails shooter, set in space. Our game is up on Kickstarter.com right now and could use your support.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ooter-in-space

After you have a good read below, be sure to read some of our reviews and play our demo:
Demo:
playable Prototype demo

Articles:
Hashbang Games Blends Retro With Sci-Fi
Hashbang Games Gets You To The Stars With Orbital Blaster

The primary focus of this game is for mobile platforms, however with the new upcoming Ouya Console we plan to also release on this platform as well. We have come a long way in the development of our game. In the last 6 months we have been focused on the following game features.

Real 3d Graphics: We have been creating 3d models / objects in the game that interact with one another in a 3d environment. This is commonly done on PC and Console games where graphics hardware can handle it. We are bringing that technology to the mobile platform. This will make Orbital Blaster among the first generation of games to leverage this technology on mobile platforms.

XP based leveling: We wanted to bring in some of the new ideas from today's games to the classic arcade game and we feel having a Experience Point system is one of the ways we can do that. You earn experience with every level that you play which will help you unlock new levels and features.

Weapons: Everyone loves good weapons. Things go boom! Yay! We feel this is one of the most fun parts of the experience and we aim to please in that department. With various weapons to choose from, you can blast your enemies from the stars!

Upgrade System: Ramp up your weapons and your ship as you level so that you can survive the chaotic and countless waves of enemies.

Perks System: Use special bonus perks per level to enhance and strategize your game play experience. As you level you will gain more perks, though you can only use two at a time so choose them wisely!

Soundtracks: Soundtracks have extreme importance! We want your game experience to feel progressive. Part of that thrill is creating a score of music that will make you lose yourself in the game.

The Ouya, iOS and Android Tablets will get a special set of features. From within Orbital Blaster you will have access to a Level Editor where you can create and configure your own levels. You can share them with the community and friends. Earn in-game currency rewards for rating and creating levels. The higher your levels are rated and ranked, the higher your rewards will be. You will then be able to purchase more content for the game with the in-game currency as more content comes available. All the kinks of this enhancement are not yet fleshed out, but we have a great team and with your help we can come up with the right balance that you will enjoy.

Be sure to back our project on Kickstarter!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ooter-in-space

**AdyCarter** · 08-03-2012

The sheer fact you provided a demo puts you above many Kickstarters. Backed you

**GamerPeBod** · 08-03-2012

Looks like an awesome game, and love the demo! You have my backing! Can't wait to see it on OUYA

**HashbangGames** · 08-03-2012

Thank you both for supporting our project! We are currently working on a demo of our Level Editor for the Ouya and Tablets.. so Hopefully we'll have that for you guys soon.

**HashbangGames** · 08-05-2012

So last week, we came up with the idea to make Orbital Blaster "co-op" capable. It is quite a bit of work to do, but if we can pull it off it will add an exciting way to play this game with friends. Unfortunately, we can't enable this for iOS & Android phones. This will only be available via tablets and Ouya Game Console.

This is how we are envisioning it working (atm).

Two co-op modes.
1. Play with up to 4 friends across the internet. You will each be on a separate transport ship, but you will be collaboratively be killing in the same waves and levels.
2. Ouya will have an extra option, to split screen so you can play at the same time. And add up to two friends from the internet (friends list)

More to come, the idea is still rough sketch and we have not yet figured out how to tie it into the story line w/ save game progress.
We may end up making this a separate (multiplayer) mode in which is part of picking the custom levels made in the level editor. Not 100% sure yet.

Thoughts on this are wanted!

remember - we need your help on Kickstarter, so if you like our ideas come back our project if you have not already. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ooter-in-space

**armyman** · 08-06-2012

I absolutely love the idea of Co-op modes for a game like this. I really hope you guys get the funding you need, because I'd love to see this on OUYA!

**HashbangGames** · 08-07-2012

Originally Posted by armyman

I absolutely love the idea of Co-op modes for a game like this. I really hope you guys get the funding you need, because I'd love to see this on OUYA!

Thanks armyman! The best way you can help is to pledge and help spread the word about our game. Our biggest challenge right now is getting people to come over to our Kickstarter page.