The massively expanded 'Turbo Edition' - Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo has just launched on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One bringing more ships, upgrades, more modes, more challenges and more space blasting action to the space blaster series. Now that the initial release of the 'Turbo Edition' is over I've had time to fix some issues that players have been asking for. Here is a list of fixes in update 2.01. Additions: [olist]

Super Mega Space Blaster Special v2.0 launches and brings loads of new content, read our article about the update and all it's content or keep reading here for a summary. New Content:

• New space blaster (ship) called Nibula+.
• Shop to use credits to unlock perks.
• Unlockable mini-shop to allow player to use credits to buy big-bombs, shields, and protectors before start of a game.
• Unlockable warp-engines to remove lethal screen-edges allowing the player to warp from screen-edge to screen-edge.

• Improved splash-screen.
• Some textures improved.
• Animated saving symbol added.

• Fixes to the way player 2 selects their ship.
• Fixed player 2's ready button not selecting after cancelling ready.
• Fixed certain power-ups giving the wrong power-up on collection.

We've had loads of great reviews recently but before we mention them here's what the new version 1.11 includes: Improvements:

• Improved the loading bar to show a rotating image.
• Changed splash screen.

• Fixed issue where score was wrongly calculated in 'To The Death' mode.
• Fixed issue where 'buy ship' button would always show PlayStation button image. Now it shows correct image for used controller or keyboard/mouse.
• Fixed issue where when 'quit? yes/no' dialog box was on screen no button could be selected meaning the player would have to press the back button to go back to the game menu and then quit again.
• Fixed issue where controller vibration would not work correctly.
• Fixed issue where item crates sometimes showed the wrong image for their contents.
• Fixed issue where player 2's third space blaster's (Lunavi) jet trail was set at a distance from the ship's body.

Launch week went really well. We got loads of great feedback from players and some very positive reviews and articles from the game press. Check out our article about the media attention Super Mega Space Blaster Special has been getting. We've also released 8 small updates since launch bringing the game's version number up to 1.08. These updates responsed to player feedback, addressed a few issues and added a feature. Read on below to find out what was included in these updates. New Features:

• Left stick (for dual stick controllers) sensitivity calibration slider added to the controls menu.

• Added the new logo to the game.
• Added achievement check to loading of start menu screen. If something goes wrong during gameplay and an achievement does not register it will when you next go to the start menu.

• Fixed issues with some character voices saying the wrong phrase when collecting certain power-ups.
• Added sound FXs to the opening and closing of the Story and Leaderboards screens.
• Fixed bug where one challenge (challenge 16) was unachievable.
• Fixed wrongly labelled achievements.
• Fixed some language issues.

Super Mega Space Blaster Special, the feature-packed retro space shooter, blasts its way on to Steam for Windows, Linux and Mac for the low price of $0.99 (0.79, 0.79). With a week one 10% discount what are you waiting for. Grab a mate, plug in your joypads and remember to blink as you blast your way to the boss and beyond. Check out our release article or why not have a read of what others are saying:

• Gamer Geek News' review
• An Interview with Ste - the Dev Behind Super Mega Space Blaster Special

The Super Mega Space Blaster Special beta is over and the game has improved loads. Check out our article about the beta test here: https://bareknuckledev.com/games/supermegaspaceblasterspecial/super-mega-beta/ Here's a list of how the game has improved from the beta test: New Features:

• Keyboard re-mapper. Bind up to two keys to each in-game action. Save your key-map. Easily restore defaults.
• Big-boss in survival mode has a second attack phase.

• Players can now unlock any space blaster they have the coins for.
• Mines power-up weapon now allow player to fire cannons at same time as dropping mines.
• Big-boss in survival mode drops more loot when destroyed.
• Big-boss in survival mode drops ammo if player runs out.
• Ship stats streamlined to improve gameplay.

• Players can now unlock any space blaster they have the coins for.
• Mines power-up weapon now allow player to fire cannons at same time as dropping mines.
• Big-boss in survival mode drops more loot when destroyed.
• Big-boss in survival mode drops ammo if player runs out.

• A custom ship builder, or some form of space blaster customisation.
• Upgrades for space blasters and power-up that cost in-game coins.
• Some form of online multiplayer.
• More ships, more power-ups and weapons, more game modes.
• Ship stats streamlined to improve gameplay.

Beta version 0.0.6 of Super Mega Space Blaster Special is now live and ready to play. It includes improvements to the boss (in survival mode) and a few fixes. Improvements:

• Boss now drops more coins and items.
• Boss now has a warning indicator when off screen.
• Boss now has a second attack phase to make it more challenging.
• Boss now drops ammo if the player runs out during the boss battle.
• Mouse click now starts game from the loading/ready screen.

• Mine drop rate has been decreased to prevent the player's ammo running out.
• Various typos were corrected.

The latest beta build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special - 0.0.5b - is now live, it fixes a few bugs, upgrades the 'mines' power-up weapon and really streamlines the ships speed/fire rate stats making them easier and more fun to play with. Improvements:

• Speed and fire rates have been changed on each space blaster to make the game more fun based on beta tester feedback.
• When using the 'mines' power-up the player now still fires their normal gun(s) whilst also laying mines.

• The mouse cursor is now turned off when piloting a space blaster without a turret mounted gun.
• Xbox 360 controller right stick is now correctly assigned.
• A problem where all text would remain in Spanish (regardless of language settings) on the main menu after first install has be fixed.
• Missing simplified Chinese characters have been added to the simplified Chinese in-game font.
• Corrected various typos.

The latest beta build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special is now live, fixing issues found by our amazing beta testers. We've also added a new feature as requested by a number of testers; a keyboard remapper. Improvements:

• Keyboard remapper, assign the keys you want with up to two key bindings per action (only for keyboard not controller). Keys can easily be reset to defaults at the click of a button.
• Changes to ship stats, speed/acceleration/fire-rate to streamline gameplay.

• When using mouse you can now buy multiple ships without leaving the menu.
• Player 2's ship names now change correctly with the ship when in coop.
• Leaderboard messages are not shown when playing in Steam offline mode.
• You can now use the right mouse button to go back in all menus.
• Fixed various bugs.
• Corrected various typos.

Check out our article about how we made the first build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special in only four weeks: https://bareknuckledev.com/news/game-in-four-weeks/

Our latest beta build of Super Mega Space Blaster Special 0.0.3 is now live. Fixes:

• On game-over screen Steam-Leaderboard rank changes are now correct.
• 'General' button in 'Options' menu now works with mouse.
• 'Ship Select' now allows clicking on arrow buttons with mouse (still d-pad left and right with controller)
• Added info for '1 & 2 player local coop' or '2 player local competitive' in the game mode select screen.
• A few typo's have been addressed.

• Players can now unlock any ship they have the credits for and can see the ships information before unlocking it.
• Stats for the ships have been modified to streamline gameplay.

Bare Knuckle Discord Server Now Has SMSBSp Channel Join the BKD Discord Server at: https://discord.gg/DuXaY2P Once joined you can DM the moderators for a chance to take part in the Super Mega Space Blaster Special beta (limited availability) and help test the game and get the features added that you want to see included. The server has channels for all BKD games including The Flawless: Art's Tale and general chat channels for retro gaming, gaming, and game dev. Hope you'll join and help us build an active community of BKD gamers who enjoy gaming and aid us in creating games that they want to play with features they love. New Build Coming Soon A new build will be up in the next couple of days addressing the issues found (so far) by our amazing beta testers and adding a few features they want to see.

We've just launched the first beta version of Super Mega Space Blaster Special. Thanks to everyone taking part. The game already has a lot of features from 10 ships to unlock, to various game and multiplayer mode, to challenges and achievements. We want to make the game as much fun to play as possible so let us know of any ways you want it to be improved and obviously tell us of any problems so we can fix them. Thanks again and happy testing :)

• Fast-paced addictive shmup gameplay with bullet hell elements.
  
• 3 play modes give varied gameplay and replay-ability. From the struggle for fuel and ammo in 'Survival Mode' (coop or single player), to the battle to keep your mother-ship in one piece in 'Protect Mother' (coop or single player), to the frantic race to wipe out your opponent in the local multiplayer mode - 'To The Death' (2 player only).
  
• Play alone in single player or with a friend in local coop or local competitive multiplayer.
  
• Collect coins to unlock all 10 space blasters (ships) each with their own percs. From fast ships for darting around to slower ships that allow precision aiming.
  
• Some space blasters have turrets turning the game into a twin-stick shooter.
  
• Loads of awesome power-up weapons to help you take down your enemies including lasers, homing missiles, and multi-shot.
  
• Collectables to aid you in your mission. Big-bombs wipe-out nearby enemies, shields help you survive longer, and magnets drag fuel and ammo towards you.
  
• Endless high-score chasing gameplay with over 15 enemies and a boss for those who can score high enough (gameplay continues after the boss).
  
• Over 20 in-game challenges to help you gain coins and develop your space blaster piloting skills.
  
• More than 20 Steam achievements.
  
• Simple hand-drawn art-style allows you to easily pick out the foes amongst the asteroids.
  
• Inspired by both games of yesteryear like Asteroids, Super Fantasy Zone, and Galaga, and modern games like Bit Blaster XL and Super Stardust HD.
  
• Compete to be the greatest space blaster pilot in the Steam Leaderboards.
  
• Steam Cloud support.
  
• Full joypad (controller) support including button images for Xbox controllers, PlayStation 4 (DualShock 4) controllers, and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.
  
• Play along to the pumping 80s inspired synth-pop original soundtrack by Electric Fan Death. Soundtrack and cover included as free DLC.
  
  

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