Patch Notes:

--> V-sync button added in options menu for those that want even smoother gameplay (or for those with micro-stuttering issues) --> Steam controller support now defaults to generic gamepad and bindings can be customized through steam. --> Implemented vibrate on ship explode, shield loss, & while boosting for supported controllers --> Adjusted GiantShot Collider to be more effective and changed visuals slightly --> Adjusted BounceShot Collider to be more effective --> Adjusted BlastShot visuals and effectiveness slightly --> Balanced enemy 02 shooting to be at a more reasonable pace throughout --> Balanced enemy 05 shooting to be at a more reasonable pace at endgame --> Added new achievement for 75,000 points --> Added new achievements for 500,000 & 1,500,000 total points earned --> Added button to turn off/on vibrate ...more still to come. Thank you to everyone for playing and offering feedback and leaving great reviews. Please continue to share Bit Blaster XL with friends and family I greatly appreciate it. Adam Nickerson Nickervision Studios

[ 2016-03-01 21:33:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).

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● Easy to learn, simple arcade style Controls to turn your ship and boost (can also use a gamepad) (not a twin stick shooter)
● A variety of wicked Power ups like Split Shot, Heat seekers, Lasers, and Blast Shot to assist your survival.
● Several unlockable ships to pilot with unique attributes to give you an edge in the Leaderboards
● Endless survival (infinite) score chasing game play with a classic arcade style
● Steam achievements, leaderboards & Trading cards! (with emoticons & profile wallpapers)
● Cool retro pixel Graphics.
● Gameplay inspired by Luftrausers, Asteroids, Space Invaders and Geometry Wars (some of my favorites)
● Unique chiptune songs for each ship.
● Manual Fire mode for those that want a different experience.

Description of Gameplay:
Your ship can not stop moving; so turn it left and right and use your boost to keep from running into an ever increasing amount of enemies.
Your ship is always shooting, so make sure to pick up more ammo and the variety of awesome power ups to help you survive longer.
Get the highest score you can while collecting coins to buy more ships that are faster, shoot faster, or have more shields.
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Do not hesitate to contact me if there are any problems with the game.
Bit Blaster is also available free & ad supported on iOS and Android.
Thanks for playing, I hope you have some fun with it :)
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Audio was provided by my mouth and some royalty free SFX from FreeSFX
The music in the game is by the artist "Spiff Tune"