Hi everyone, this is my first Cartridge published to Pico-8 BBS.
This game is an evolution of the second game found in "Gamedev with Pico-8" .pdf document in Pico-8 resources page, and I really enjoyed coding it and learning Pico-8 gamedev. I had a lot of ideas that I plan to use in the future for my next cartridges, but I decided to keep this one simple.
In CosmoLander you take control of your explorer spaceship in a mission to visit multiple planets from a far away galaxy. The main goal is to land on as much different planets as you can, while managing your Fuel and shooting at the switches that control the landing platform gates.
Rules:
The more precise you land on a platform, the higher your score (60 to 100). Be careful not to touch the ground too hard, otherwise your spaceship will get crushed in pieces.
Every 500 points you are provided a floating Fuel Tank, that will replenish 20% of your spaceship tank. If you choose not to pick it up, you will have to wait for the next 500 points, so don't miss the chance.
Every 6 planets you visit you will face a more difficult challenge, where the planet will have a switch controlling the Landing Platform Gates, you have to press the red button either by shooting at it (use button X to shoot!) or by landing on top of it (its riskier, but it grants extra 80 points!!).
Buttons:
Spaceship Weapons: ❎
Spaceship Controls: ⬅️⬆️➡️
If this game made you have some fun and spend time on it, please consider leaving a comment and sharing your Highest Score, to challenge other Pilots!!
Enjoy!
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