Blastinator

🚀 Blastinator

A fast-paced 2D space shooter built during a game jam, where reflexes and smart weapon choices are the key to survival.

This was a collaborative project — I focused on the player mechanics, combat systems, and UI, while my teammate handled the enemy AI behavior.

🎮 Gameplay

Take control of a combat spaceship and fight against aggressive enemy units with adaptive behavior. The twist? Not all bullets are equal — enemies have shields that require specific projectile types to break.

Master movement, switch weapons on the fly, and time your defenses to survive longer.

🕹️ Controls

• A / D → Move left / right
• Space → Shoot
• 1 / 2 / 3 → Switch between different bullet types
• Q → Activate shield (temporary protection, cooldown ~25–30 seconds)
• ESC → Pause / Exit

⚙️ Features

• 🔫 Bullet Switching System — Multiple projectile types with unique behavior
• 🛡️ Shield Mechanics — Enemy shields require the right bullets to break
• 🚀 Player Controller — Smooth movement and responsive shooting
• 🧠 Enemy AI — (By teammate) includes pursue, strafe, and retreat behaviors
• 🖥️ UI System — HUD, menus, and game-over screens

🛠️ Project Info

• Type: Game Jam Collaboration
• Engine: Unity 2D
• Platform: PC / WebGL
• Date: Jan 2025
• My Role: Player Mechanics + UI

🧩 Dev Notes

Built under tight jam constraints, this project focuses on tight gameplay feel, quick decision-making, and clean UI feedback. The core challenge was designing a system where weapon choice directly impacts combat strategy.