Pulse of the Ethereal

Embark on a journey across the cosmos after a powerful summoning from the stars. Ancient beings and their mysterious mechanical minions have been set loose, posing a threat to our reality itself. 

As a bold space explorer, you'll need to navigate the vastness of space and face off against otherworldly foes, like the mighty Swallower and the enigmatic Thinker. 

Only by using clever tactics and staying determined can you uncover the universe's secrets and come out on top. Are you ready to take on the challenge and explore the unknown? The destiny of everything lies in your hands.

HOW TO PLAY

• WSAD: Move in order to avoid enemies and projectiles.

• Mouse movement: Aim.

• Left mouse/Space: Shoot your machine gun.

• Right mouse/Ctrl: Shoot rockets.

• Middle mouse/Alt: Activate the shield.

ENEMIES

Depths of cosmos have many enemies. Do you have what you need to defeat all of them?

Shooter

This ship shoots at you in your direction. 

Can drop health pickup.

Suicide drone

This drone is out to get you. It is correcting its course in order to strike you directly. Can be avoided.

Can drop rocket pickup.

Rotator

Rotator freely rotates and floats through the cosmos. Once its lasers are activated, you should do whatever it takes to avoid them.

Can drop shield pickup.

PICKUPS

During your play, you will encounter multiple pickups. Let's have a look at them.

Health

Shoot the health pickup to gain the extra health.

Rockets

Shoot the rocket pickup to get an extra rocket. You know you will need it!

Shield

Shoot the pickup in order to collect an extra shield. Helps to have one.

TOOLS USED

• Game engine: Godot v3.5.1

• UI: Aseprite

• Skybox: Inkscape

• 3D Models: Blender

• Music: Ableton Live 11 Standard with reFX Nexus

• Audacity

MY COMMENTARY

I always wanted to create a rhythm based game. Close enough! I was picturing a grim powerful hardstyle, but this should be good enough too. I'm feeling more and more confident in 3D, but those rotation vectors are still making my head hurt.

Created in Godot 3.5 so that you can all play it in your browser right away!

LINKS

• GitHub — https://github.com/dzejpi/pulse-of-ethereal
• Ludum Dare — https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/55/pulse-of-the-ethereal
• Itchio — https://dzejpi.itch.io/pulse-of-the-ethereal