Guardian v2.2.0

Updates

• Flying saucer no longer flies outside of the screen when player is at either the top or the bottom
• Max vertical speed for player - vertical speed could get very fast and caused unwieldy controls.
• SFX
  • Alert when aliens capture humans
  • Second alert when aliens mutate

Roadmap

There are a few changes I hope to make in the future. I'm considering minor releases initially.

Version 2.3.0:

• In-game radar map - this is a somewhat complex update, though Unity does have features that will simplify it a lot.
  • The map contains dots representing all aliens and possibly humans.
    • Color coded dots
  • This will involve a UI update - some sort of box surrounding the map in addition to re-thinking the overall HUD (score, lives)
    • I know HUDs are frowned upon these days, and I agree. I avoided it where I could with Golem, and I was even considering removing the pause button and assuming that the player knew to press escape. However, I think some UI fits this particular game, and maybe even adds to the retro feel.
  • Updates to player and enemies to make sure map renders appropriate objects

Version 2.4.0:

• Mutant movement - mutant alien movement is kind of boring
  
  • Sometimes goes off screen when the player is at the top or bottom (bug)
  • Should have variable speed
  • Should move more dynamically when chasing you

Version 3.0.0 - this version is kind of a vague idea for the future. More powerups, different bosses, some variants on the saucer, etc...