Blow up wave after wave of asteroids to progress in this arcade survival game. Pick a ship and purchase powers to fit your play style. Improve your ship to gain an edge over the various space hazards you will encounter.
Controls:
- Mouse: Aim
- Left click: Shoot towards cursor, buy item, pick menu option
- Right click: Move towards cursor
- W, X, C: Use bought abilities (can be changed in Settings)
- Space: Finish upgrading
- Escape, Enter: Pause
This demo contains 3 ships to choose from and 8 waves to survive through. Please note: various features are unimplemented, among which saving, unlockables and a few powers.
Known bugs: Buying something sometimes causes background stars to glitch out. Background stars carry over from the game to the menu. Game experiences slowdown when reloading.
@steroidal began as an entry to the June 2014 AGDG Microgame Jam. I worked on it on and off for about a year before putting it on hold. This was mainly due to dissatisfaction with my own design decisions. I do have plans to revive the game eventually, but it’ll likely involve starting from scratch.
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, @steroidal (demo) raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Developer Lemonade has done a remarkable job of drawing players into its world, earning our admiration with its attention to detail. Masterfully blending Shooter mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.