Galaxy Lancer done-in-3-minutes temp web-site

The Test, Version 0.2 Alpha

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Requires: Mac OS X, 800x600 resolution, 16-bit color, decently fast computer
 
Controls:
Rotate Clockwise: L
Rotate Counter-Clockwise: J
Primary Fire: Space
Secondary Fire: Z
Pause: esc or command-P
New Game: command-N

Changes from 0.1

Warping between levels, still a little glitchy
Various pausing bug fixes
Enemy edge wrapping bug fix
Problem with default star quality not being set fixed
Fixed non-reappearing cursor
Cursor now reappears in the proper location
Selectable characters
Selectable sound volumes, still glitchy and not always set properly
Music turned on, you'll have to forgive my thievery
Time-based sprite and star movement instead of frame-based
Greater angle resolution, can now move and fire in more than 36 directions
Proper player respawning
Configurable interface

Screenshots from the test

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Configurable interface

Features still to do

Multiple backgrounds
Area effect weapons
Replenishable ammo
Pilot avatars
Better enemy movement
Running lights and engine glows
Enemy fleets
Faster and better star drawing
Improved Preferences window
Key configuration and joystick support
Whole lots more