Gunkata

Devlog

• Aiming Higher
  November 28, 2023 by SOYBABY

  After receiving tons of feedback several new and requested features have been implemented. There is now the ability to jump, aim/shoot at high targets and access an elevator to complete the stage. Muc... Continue reading

  
• Problem with using DualShock controllers
  November 23, 2023 by SOYBABY

  There's a problem when using PS DualShock controllers—the D-pad doesn't behave properly. Use the analog stick instead. Other than that: - general code optimization - Updated credits screen... Continue reading
• A little polish goes a long way
  November 22, 2023 by SOYBABY

  - Rewritten simpler text on credits screen - Redrawn explosion effect when target is destroyed - Score tally sfx, text animation when stage cleared - FIXED bug where timer doesn't stop after stage is... Continue reading

  
• Giving proper credit where credit is due
  November 21, 2023 by SOYBABY

  - Added in-game credits screen at launch - Added placeholder explosion effect when target is destroyed... Continue reading

  
• Time out bug fixed for real
  November 20, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Earlier I thought the bug was fixed that prevented the player from clearing a stage after a time out. This has been fixed. Instead of a static black pistol icon there is a new animated pistol item ico... Continue reading

  
• In response to feedback
  November 20, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Some tweaks have been made to improve the feel and polish. Stage count doesn't increase if time runs out. New impact animation when projectile hits enemy target. New enemy animation hides target when... Continue reading

  
• Bugfixes all around
  November 19, 2023 by SOYBABY

  I've been struggling with several bugs but I finally got them fixed just as my computer is about to die. - FIXED bug that prevents player from clearing stage if time runs out - FIXED bug score keeps a... Continue reading
• New UI & Calculated scoring mechanism
  November 18, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Score and stage count have been added to the UI. Score is now calculated from each target hit and combining the accuracy and time remaining. New screenshots on game page show updated UI. New impact an... Continue reading

  
• New background music by Monochrome Media
  November 17, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Got lucky with a last minute contribution by Monochrome Media who put aside all deadlines to compose a gritty track just for this jam. Check out his work here: Monochrome Media | YouTube . I also made... Continue reading
• Gunkata now has scoring
  November 17, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Added some items that I've been thinking about for a while. - Adjusted angle when shooting down to allow aiming from further away - Rewritten code for info text, scoring - Score is revealed after clea... Continue reading
• A little housecleaning
  November 16, 2023 by SOYBABY

  Mainly just minor polishing with the addition of a splash screen. v006 - changes: Invert color of clock timer from white to black Added Soybaby timed splash screen & sfx from Cyborg Warrior Adjusted t... Continue reading

  
• Gunkata early updates
  November 16, 2023 by SOYBABY

  This is the first round of updates to Gunkata since entering 1-Bit Jam. Revised title screen artwork with "start button" animation and start sound Targets randomly change after 5 seconds Moved the inf... Continue reading