Galactical

Conquer a galaxy in this exciting top-down shooter!
This game was made for the 2024 GMTK Game Jam

(for the best experience, please download the .exe version)
(Warning: you may encounter a bug with screen flashing on the html version after a fight)

HOW TO PLAY

In the galaxy screen, press right click to begin targeting a ship trajectory.
Once you've aimed at the location of where a planet will end up, press left click to send a ship to the chosen location,

On the planet, choose a sector currently eligible to invade. 

Now in the battle, press left click to fire your ship's guns.
Survive against the incoming enemies and defeat the boss!

TIPS

• On the galaxy screen, your ships have a cooldown after firing. If a ship has a full outer circle, it can be clicked to select a different ship type if it is ready.
• Sectors will slowly be retaken by enemy forces as the game goes on
• To better hit a planet, try aiming in front of it.
• If playing the .exe version, you can press "F" to toggle Fullscreen.
• Pressing "ESC" closes the game, if done in browser mode, it will black screen. Reload the page to get it back.

BY
CHAD AUSTIN // art, design
DREW CANNEDY // lead programming, design
ISAAC HERRIGES // music
DAVID STENSON // programming, design
MATT STRACK // programming, design, voice lines
NOAH WHITEHEAD // sound effects

with additional aid from
EJ CHONG // planet art
SAM LOPEZ // additional art
RYANN SCHOPFER // social media

Check out the soundtrack!