First of all, I would like to thank everybody who has helped with translating 8-Bit Commando and the rest of the 2dengine games. The project has been a success with thousands of contributions provided by nearly a hundred translators. In order to help the project advance, 2dengine will be providing some additional features to translators. You can now change under what alias or nickname you would like to be credited. Note that it may take several weeks until the game credits are synced and pushed onto Steam. Also, please be advised that the press often treats game credits as public information. Additionally, you now have the option to delete your account and remove all contributions.

With the help of some cool new technology you can now play 8-Bit Commando in your browser. This is a great way to check out what the game is about and doesn't require installation.


Also, thanks to improvements in our distribution technology, the Steam version of 8-Bit Commando is now smaller and loads even faster. Don't be fooled by the mixed reviews, we've been improving and supporting this game for a long time and it certainly deserves move LVE!

Greeting, Commandos.

Over the last few days, we have updated 8-Bit Commando to work with the latest version of Steamworks v1.51. This will ensure that the game and its multiplayer features will continue to work properly in the future. Please update your Steam client if you have any trouble running the game.



Thank you for the support,
2dengine

Replays Fix and SKULLMASTER'S ARENA

Greetings Commandos,
Just pushed an update that will make the game much more robust.
Prior to this update, the game used the player's resolution to keep objects on the screen.
It turns out that we can't use that method reliably in multiplayer mode.
Unfortunately this will probably break some older "replays" from the Workshop.



Please support us and check out our new game called SKULLMASTER'S ARENA:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1230160

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This is an experimental update increasing the speed of the game by 20% in NORMAL and 40% in HARD mode. Note that HARD mode unlocks once you complete the game and can be changed from the options screen.

Greetings Commandos

8-Bit Commando uses the Steam Workshop to record and store replays which are uploaded after completing any mission. Recent updates to the game feature several improvements to the replay system. Replays can now be reviewed and downloaded in-game by going to Hiscore > Replay. Additionally, we have introduced playtime tracking so you can see which replays have been watched the most. This is an awesome way to showcase your top speedruns.


Thanks for reading and please show your support by checking out our latest game Super Chains:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/968300

Happy holidays,
2dengine

Our Chinese, Korean & Japanese friends can finally enjoy the game in their native language! Special thanks to Jether and dollppin for all of their hard work! If you speak another language, you can help us too by going to this page. Cheers!

It's official - the online multiplayer beta is up and running! You can start up a multiplayer session by choosing Online from the title screen.



Next, pick your favorite game mode (coop/versus/arcade) and invite somebody. Make sure you are signed into Steam chat to see which of your friends are playing too.



Lastly, there are a few things that you can do to improve your online experience:
- Play with friends who live nearby, preferably on the same continent.
- Plug into a wired connection or at least try to stay close to your wireless router.
- Close any open applications or background services connected to the internet.
- Turn off other devices connected to your home network or WIFI.

If you are having trouble please get in touch and remember to enable automatic updates for both your Steam client and the game. Thanks for reading and much LVE!

Reports are coming in of a strange sea creature spotted near the docks in 8-Bit Commando. Several witnesses have identified this creature as Dopefish. Be advised that Dopefish is a notoriously elusive beast and only appears when playing on "hard" difficulty.

Dopefish lives... but it's your job to hunt him down. Show him no mercy if you want that sweet, ultra-rate achievement cred.

Thanks for reading and much LVE,
2dengine

PS. Huge thanks to Merlin for his Slovakian translation. If you speak another language, you can help us out by going to: https://2dengine.com/translate/?r=1&c=en,es

Greetings commandos,
Over the last few weeks, we have been updating the game quietly and improving things all around.



Better weapons
Additionally, I have went ahead and tweaked some of the game's weapons. Different weapons now work better versus certain bosses.
rockets deal extra damage to aircraft
grenades deal extra damage to vehicles
laser-based weapons deal extra damage to electronic targets
This improvement adds another dimension of strategy to the game and was suggested by Skid Row Trash in his review.

Fixed replay issues
There were several issues related to the online replay system. I have done my best to resolve these problems, but make sure to run the latest version of the game to ensure that your replays won't be lost. Unfortunately, older replays could still become incompatible in the future as we continue to update the game.

Improved controls
I have recently added a couple of fixes that focus on improving the game's controls. These fixes were inspired by Jonas Tyroller's video which provides some excellent tips on improving the controls in platformer games:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFsJIrm2btU
Jonas' video is definitely a must-watch especially for fellow developers.

Thanks for the support and much LVE!
2dengine

Greetings folks,
This is going to be a fairly technical update addressing some of the existing bugs and issues with the game. One of the biggest issues with the replay system is that it's based on deterministic input so anytime we push an update that affects the gameplay it may possibly break some of the older replays. This is due to the butterfly effect where a small change could lead to significantly different result over time. I have added a validation step that checks if the replay is good upon download. Additionally, there was a bug where your replay could be lost when uploading a worse score on the leaderboards. This should be resolved after today's update too.



Thanks for reading and check out our new title Super Chains!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/968300/Super_Chains

Greetings Commandos,

We are celebrating the game's eight anniversary with another cool update! The hiscore replay system has just been patched. There were some issues where the game would fail to upload and download replays, but I'm happy to announce that it is working properly now!

You can watch the replays in three easy steps:



1. Go to the hiscore screen
2. Find a hiscore entry with a flashing star next to it
3. Click on the star to download and watch the replay

Please note that only your best entry for each mission is stored! This means that you have to beat your previous score in order to have the replay uploaded.

Thanks for reading,
2dengine

Greetings Commandos,

Another exciting update is here!

Thanks to the Steam Workshop you can now replay hiscore entries submitted by other players. That's right, all hiscore entries are now considered User-Generated Content! Look for the blinking star icon to replay any hiscore entry submitted after May 10, 2019.



Also, the game is now fully compatible with 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Additionally, we've fixed several other minor bugs, ensuring the game runs well on older machines.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day,
2dengine

Greetings Commandos! Just pushed another cool update to the game, and here is the rundown:

Force feedback
That's right, you can now experience the recoil of every bullet fired by your machine gun! This feature is optional and can be disabled from the setting along with the screenshake effect.

Automatic error reporting
We have setup an error reporting system that captures bugs and anonymously sends the details to 2dengine.com. In fact, we have already fixed a couple of bugs thanks to this new error reporting system. This is definitely going to make the game a lot more stable in the future.

Thanks for reading and much LVE,
2dengine

Greetings Commandos,

As always we try to be as transparent as possible about our games. It should be noted that 8-Bit Commando's price has been modified this was necessary because of an issue with the Steam pricing matrix and its effect on coupon drops. To make a long story short, we had to increase the price a little bit which varies depending on where you live.

Either way, here are some other games we have worked on:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/456000
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017470
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1017570

And of course if you really want to support us, check out the Powered by 2dengine bundle:


Thanks for reading,
2dengine

Greetings and thank you for playing 8-Bit Commando!

We are happy to announce that our new game is available on Early Access


https://store.steampowered.com/app/968300/Super_Chains/
Please check out the Powered by 2DEngine bundle to save a few bucks.

Thanks for the support and much LVE!

Exciting news, Commandos!
The game is now available for Windows, Mac & Linux.
Thank you for reading and much LÖVE!

Greetings, Commandos,
After porting the game to the LÖVE2D engine, we are excited to announce that:

* The game now uses graphic shaders providing an authentic retro experience


* The boss fights are now harder and more exciting


Thanks for reading and much LÖVE!
2dengine

Greetings Commandos,
As you may know, it's becoming increasingly difficult to develop games as an indie business. Given the current economic recession, the alarming number of asset flips and the devaluation of Doge coin, we have no other alternative, but to include in-game advertising.
I know... I know a lot of people are not going to be happy about this. After much consideration, 2dengine has decided to partner strictly with legit, top-tier advertisers so there is no need for concern.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Silly-Conman-Echo Productions and check out their new title Goo Chungus 174. This promising sequel is not planned for a Steam release, but should be coming next week to torrents (in Croatia). So definitely keep an eye out for that!

Also, check out 8-Bit Commando's new minigame, called Bird Hunt! This little gem is inspired by Duck Hunt and unlocks after you complete every mission in the game's story mode. Leaderboards are included too!

This update is brought to you by DPS: “Digihom Postool Service, the undisputed #1 leader when it comes to the business of #2!”

Greetings Commandos,
As you may know, it's becoming increasingly difficult to develop games as an indie business. Given the current economic recession, the alarming number of asset flips and the devaluation of Doge coin, we have no other alternative, but to include in-game advertising.
I know... I know a lot of people are not going to be happy about this. After much consideration, 2dengine has decided to partner strictly with legit, top-tier advertisers so there is no need for concern.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Silly-Conman-Echo Productions and check out their new title Goo Chungus 174. This promising sequel is not planned for a Steam release, but should be coming next week to torrents (in Croatia). So definitely keep an eye out for that!

Also, check out 8-Bit Commando's new minigame, called Bird Hunt! This little gem is inspired by Duck Hunt and unlocks after you complete every mission in the game's story mode. Leaderboards are included too!

This update is brought to you by DPS: Digihom Postool Service, the undisputed #1 leader when it comes to the business of #2!

Greetings Commandos!

8-Bit Commando update

• Screenshake! Everybody loves screenshake. If you don't, it can be disabled from Options > Video.
  
• Improved jumping! You can no longer terminate jumps in mid-air. This subtle change allows you to focus primarily on shooting.
  
• V-Sync! Yes, V-Sync is now included in the options screen by default.
  

Greetings Commandos!

8-Bit Commando update

• Screenshake! Everybody loves screenshake. If you don't, it can be disabled from Options > Video.
  
• Improved jumping! You can no longer terminate jumps in mid-air. This subtle change allows you to focus primarily on shooting.
  
• V-Sync! Yes, V-Sync is now included in the options screen by default.
  

Greetings, Commandos,
Here's the run-n-gun-down:


Safer way to switch resolutions. Corrected save files for people with several Steam profiles on the same device.


More varied enemy attacks, especially in close quarters. Juicier special effects.


Advanced video settings, available only in “devmode”. These can be unlocked via the following cheat code: ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ← ← ← ← → → → →

Thank you for playing!

PS. Huge thanks and shoutouts to XzibitusaK for 8-Bit Commando into Czech!

Greetings Commandos,

Just released an experimental update to the game that allows you to replay your last mission. Now you can relive the epic speed-runs and embarrassing versus battles with your friends in slow motion!



Simply open the “High Score” menu and choose the “Replay” option to enjoy the footage of your last mission or versus match. Playback speed can be controlled using the D-Pad or the arrow keys.

Huge thanks and shoutouts to Tosac and TrapGod for helping us translate 8-Bit Commando to Danish and Romanian!

Let us know in the comments what additional features you would like to see!

Greetings Commandos,
We are celebrating the game's sixth anniversary with a massive update!
That's right,.we're talking about an extra mission, with unique weapons, enemies and much more...

The update also includes one additional achievement and three new tracks by the chiptunes legend Ozzed so make sure to show him some love too.

ː8bc1ː There are many additional improvements, so go ahead and buy the game while it's on sale:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/287860/8Bit_Commando/
ː8bc2ː The free demo is out featuring the first two missions and unlimited versus mode.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/456000/

Greetings Commandos,
It is hard to believe that the game is nearing its sixth anniversary! Overall, it has been a great learning experience for us, so we'd like to thank everybody for supporting the game. Your feedback has been invaluable and in return we'd like to remain as transparent as possible.

Upcoming game
Super Chains is currently in development so join our Steam group to find out more. Some very exiting updates to Super Chains are on the way so please share your feedback, it really helps out a lot!


A note on Steam keys
If you are one of the few people who have received a key for 8-Bit Commando through any third party website, we encourage you to activate your key as soon as possible. Everyone should have had more than a year to activate their keys, and failing to do so, means that your key may not work in the future.

Thanks for taking a look and much love!

Greetings Commandos, we've got another update coming your way!


Easier way to switch between weapons, especially when playing in coop mode


Two extra achievements are bound to put achievement hunters to test

Improved gameplay guide documenting all aspects of the game:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=489687027


Help us out by checking out the 2Dengine bundle

Thanks you for taking a look and much love!

Greetings Commandos, we've got another update coming your way!


Easier way to switch between weapons, especially when playing in coop mode


Two extra achievements are bound to put achievement hunters to test

Improved gameplay guide documenting all aspects of the game:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=489687027


Help us out by checking out the 2Dengine bundle

Thank you for taking a look and much love!

Greetings, Commandos! Are you ready for the ultimate retro gaming experience? We're talking classic run-and-gun action without tutorials, health-bars and no hand holding.


Think you can handle the one-hit deaths and brutal timer counting down the seconds before nuclear disaster...

Hard mode unlocks once you complete the game and gives you exclusive access to a new set of leaderboards.


Kick off the new year like it's 1987! Simply turn up the in-game video filters and you'll feel as if you are playing on an authentic CRT television.

Happy new year from 2DEngine!

Greetings Commandos,

Word is in from HQ and the reviews don't look too positive. Dang it, even after operations “Revamped” and “Versus” those ungrateful SOB's are still whining! Alright, here is the plan:

We're sending you back to boot camp for a few weeks, so you should be able to move faster out there. Don't ask what I had to do, but look: I got you these special full metal jacket slugs. Just don't get too wild, since these puppies can practically eat through concrete.


...and don't expect that your mission will be any easier! Intelligence reports that the enemy is getting smarter and is building new fortifications. Damn right, you can expect 30% more content in the endgame.

So go ahead, try the demo and buy the 2Dengine bundle. What's the matter, Steam's got you lifting too many controllers?

General – out

http://store.steampowered.com/app/456000/

Greetings Commandos,

Word is in from HQ and the reviews don't look too positive. Dang it, even after operations Revamped and Versus those ungrateful SOB's are still whining! Alright, here is the plan:

We're sending you back to boot camp for a few weeks, so you should be able to move faster out there. Don't ask what I had to do, but look: I got you these special full metal jacket slugs. Just don't get too wild, since these puppies can practically eat through concrete.


...and don't expect that your mission will be any easier! Intelligence reports that the enemy is getting smarter and is building new fortifications. Damn right, you can expect 30% more content in the endgame.

So go ahead, try the demo and buy the 2Dengine bundle. What's the matter, Steam's got you lifting too many controllers?

General out

http://store.steampowered.com/app/456000/

Greetings, Commandos
Another patch is out, fixing a few things and introducing the game in new languages.


The controls have been improved. You can now disable specific controllers – a feature requested by several players. Also, the “Virtual Gamepad” should be available for anybody who prefers to play using a touchscreen. This is still an experimental feature and we hope to receive more feedback about it by the community. Also, there was an issue of the game failing to save custom gamepad mappings – this should be fixed and working properly as of today.


Huge thanks and shout-outs to the following people who have translated 8-Bit Commando in 13 different languages:

KingBork
[V]es[L]o
dollppin
DickDailyRX
Juiner
condor
HugoBDesigner & JAX BOY
MadByte
Roland Yonaba & Kevin Lovetere
Human Spider & HeavyBullet
Riccardo Bianconi

The game is still open for translations so please submit your corrections or translations at: http://2dengine.com/translate/?r=1

Thanks again to everybody who has contributed and keep on being awesome!

Greetings Commandos,
I'm happy to announce that we're starting an open source initiative in hopes of bringing the game to more languages. Please visit the following to page and help us out:
8-Bit Commando Translation



Make sure to leave your name in the contributors row so we can include it in the credits!

Game can change over time and it's often difficult to keep the different translations up to date. This is a common problem for many devs so all of the source code behind this project is available publicly under the under the MIT License.

Thanks for your help and talk to you soon!

Greetings Commandos,
Here are the updates we have coming your way:

Steam Leaderboards
The latest patch (2016.08.12) fixes several minor issues when browsing the online leaderboards. In addition, record times are now displayed with millisecond precision. Note that these are visual improvements so the actual scores have not changed.



August Sale
8-Bit Commando will be going on sale this month so make sure to add the game to your wishlist. If you'd like to the support us, check out the 2DEngine bundle package.

Upcoming Game
2dengine is always hard at work and we hope to roll out our next title Super Chains, by the end of this year. Show us some love by joining the play-testing group and leave some feedback.



Have a nice day!

Greetings commandos
Another exciting update is out, featuring local versus mode. All you need is a friend and at least one controller and you're ready for some 1v1 action!



As usual, the latest update features a number of small fixes too. Thank you so much for the support and let us know if you have any suggestions.



Free demo and sale
If you've never played 8-Bit Commando, then try the Steam demo for free. We're also running a sale on the 2DEngine bundle featuring 8-Bit Commando and Collisions at 20% off.

Greetings commandos
Another exciting update is out, featuring local versus mode. All you need is a friend and at least one controller and you're ready for some 1v1 action!



As usual, the latest update features a number of small fixes too. Thank you so much for the support and let us know if you have any suggestions.



Free demo and sale
If you've never played 8-Bit Commando, then try the Steam demo for free. We're also running a sale on the 2DEngine bundle featuring 8-Bit Commando and Collisions.

First of all, I would like to thank the Steam community and everybody who has provided suggestions on how we can improve the game.

Gameplay
We have tried to listen to feedback as much as possible and as a result, the game has improved significantly. Several levels have been redesigned to focus more on action and coop. Movement is also faster, bullets have more range and the platforming sections are easier to handle. Again, thanks to everyone who has helped or provided suggestions.

Achievements

Players can now get an overview of which achievements have been unlocked by going to Highscore -> Achievements.

Thank you for the support and hope to talk to you on the community hub.

Greetings commandos,
You may have noticed the game being quietly updated in the past couple of weeks. We have been fixing a number of small issues so no need to be alarmed.

Fixes
The fifth mission now includes the "checkpoint blimp" which may not seem like a big deal, but it's quite helpful for players who otherwise cannot get past this stage.

A number of other issues have been fixed too (mostly involving rendering and gameplay balance).

On sale until April 25th
8-Bit Commando is currently on sale (ending on April 25th). For players who are reluctant to buy the game: there is a free demo available too. If you would like to support us, check out the 2DEngine bundle where you get a 15% discount when buying 8-Bit Commando plus Collisions.

New languages
Shoutouts to Riccardo and Human Spider who have helped with translating the game into Polish and Italian.
Thank you for the support!

Korean and Hungarian
8-Bit Commando is now available in Korean and Hungarian. Huge thanks to HumanSpider and KWAK for their help with the translation.

Fixes
I would like to express my gratitude for the feedback by the Steam community, both the positive and negative. With your help, we have fixed a lot of gameplay issues and annoyances. Here is a list of the most recent fixes:
- respawn issue with certain objects
- jumping down from the train
- laser was getting blocked on level 5
- rendering issues on levels 1,5 and 6
- improved response when running into soldiers
- analog filter disabled by default
- music not as loud by default
Thanks again to everybody who has left a comment or a review, as it helps us improve the game.

Sale (starts April 11th, 2016)
8-Bit Commando is going on sale starting Monday, April 11th. If you really want to support us, please buy the 2DEngine bundle which includes both 8-Bit Commando and Collisions with a 15% discount:
15% off "8-Bit Commando" & "Collisions"

Thanks again and I hope to talk to you soon!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/456000/
Demo is out
The demo version of 8-Bit Commando is now available. You can play the first two missions in the demo. Note that the demo does not include achievements or leaderboards. We have put in a lot of effort in the past few months improving the gameplay and fixing bugs so we hope you like it. ː8bc1ː ː8bc2ː


2DEngine Bundle
15% off "8-Bit Commando" & "Collisions"

When you purchase the 2DEngine Bundle you get 8-Bit Commando and our new game Collisions for a discount price of about 15% off! This is a great way to save a couple of dollars and support us so we can continue making games in the future.

Much love to our friends here on Steam and we hope to see you again!

Leaderboards
We are releasing a new set of speedrun-based leaderboards. This was a tough decision as it means that the old boards will no longer be supported. The game has changed too much so the new boards will only be tracking time.


Achievements
The game now features nine Steam achievements. The “Untouchable” achievement in particular will provide a good challenge for the more hardcore players.


Trading Cards
Seven trading cards are currently awaiting approval from Steam. Hopefully these should start dropping in the next couple of days.


Again, we thank the community and our friends here at Steam.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions or if you find any bugs.

First, we would like to thank our friends here at Steam. We have considered your feedback and are happy to bring you an updated version of 8-Bit Commando.

What's new?

Improved controls
The game's physics system has been upgraded. The controls are much tighter and the gameplay is more fast-paced. Players can now lock their movement while shooting (by holding the jump button) and jump through platforms (by pressing down and jump).
Coop mode is more enjoyable too as players can now jump in at any checkpoint.

Cooler powerups
Thanks to the awesome feedback from the Steam community we have redesigned the weapons in the game. It's also possible to switch between available weapons by pressing the start button.

Better graphics
The game is more colorful and runs at a higher frame rate than before.
For added authenticity, the new graphics filters allow you to experience 8BC as if you're playing on an old-school CRT.



Cloud saves
Please note that the new version of 8BC uses the Steam Cloud, so your progress may be lost when you upgrade for the first time. No need to panic though, you can just
enter the following cheat code from the title screen to unlocks all levels:
UP UP UP DOWN DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT

What's next?
We will be rolling out different features in the upcoming few weeks.
The online hiscores and achievements will become available as soon
as we are sure everything works properly so please be patient.

Thanks again for the support and we hope to see you on the community hub!
We're looking forward to your feedback so we can make the game even better.

First, we would like to thank everybody who has played 8-Bit Commando. We're very grateful for your support and feedback. We read all your comments and reviews and although it may take a while to put out updates of the game, we really do take your suggestions and bug reports into consideration.

We have just rolled out an update to the Windows version of 8-Bit Commando. The Mac and Linux versions will be updated soon.
Here is what's new:

• new laser whip power-up
  
• more balanced distribution of power-ups, especially in the later levels
  
• player health resets after completing a level
  
• fixed shooting through enemies in the Mountain hideout level
  
• fixed the resolution and fullscreen toggle bugs
  
• fixed a bug that occurs when browsing the leaderboards
  
• fixed minor visual artifacts
  

Collisions, our new atmospheric puzzle game, is now out on Steam Greenlight.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=483328048
Please show your support, so we can bring the game to Steam.

Also, we are lowering the price of 8-Bit Commando to $2.99 to celebrate the release of our new game.

Thanks for taking a look! :)

Get 3 games by 2DEngine for just $2.99. That's over 70% off the total price! Our goal is to raise $100 for Greenlight fees which is eventually (after tax) going toward the Child's Play charity.

Games featured:

Collisions
Chains
8-Bit Commando

Each game includes a redeemable Desura key.

The 3-in-1 sale is available until the end of June on itch.io:
Itch.io