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This is my latest PICO-8 game—a simple yet intense shooter inspired by the infamous “Cube Rush” stage from Gradius III (Stage 9).
How to Play:
- Dodge all 99 incoming cubes!
- Controls: (Arrow keys = Move, Z = Retry, X = Debug mode)
Features:
- A heartfelt homage to the legendary (and traumatizing) Cube Rush of Gradius III’s stage 9.
- New twist: you earn points by moving—so standing still is not the way to a high score!
- Go for a high score by skillfully dodging as many cubes as you can.
- Arcade Mode: For those seeking a real challenge, I’ve also included an “Arcade mode” with brutal, Gradius III-level difficulty—try it if you dare!
Debug Mode:
Press the X key to enable debug mode!
- Visualizes hitboxes for the player and cubes
- Shows which cubes are homing towards the player (green: homing in right half, yellow: homing in left half, pink: homing near the far left edge)
- Displays the number of cubes remaining
- Highlights when score is being increased
I’d love to hear your thoughts, high scores, and any feedback!
Enjoy and good luck dodging all 99 cubes!
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