SD Gundam - Zaku Assault (Intense Arcade Shooter Action!)

[gevurah22]

SD Gundam - Zaku Assault (Intense Arcade Shooter Action!) by gevurah22
Are you a bad enough dude to pilot the fabled Zaku II S into a storm of Federation Mobile Suits and become the Red Comet? SD Gundam – Zaku Assault will pop you into Char Aznable’s mask and allow you to show those Feddies why they call you “the Red Comet!” of LittleBigPlanet!

Even if you aren't a fan of the Gundam anime series, Zaku Assault will have you blasting through waves of relentless enemies in unprecedented shooting action unlike LBP has ever seen and truly feel like an ace pilot!

location: Northwest Africa

Based on events from taken from the 0079 Mobile Suit Gundam lore, SD Gundam – Zaku Assault will have a lone sackboy pilot a Zaku II S and destroy Federation machines in sections of escalating difficulty. Players will zoom through level, attempting to destroy the escaping White Base and its crew as fast as possible. But remember, you only have one Zaku so use your speed and cunning to send yourself into Universal Century LBP history!

Features - Zaku II S



Replenishable health system
The Zaku II S can withstand 45 hits before destruction. Health status can be reviewed through either the strength of the Zaku eye’s brightness and through audible notifications. This health can be replenished the player finds a health pod. The health will be restored to nearly full status as indicated by the Zaku eye returning to full brightness.

Newtype flash
A flash will appear above the Zaku in the event a powerful weapon is shot in the player’s direction, warning the player to evade as needed.

Ranking System
The faster a player completes the level, the better the prizes they receive. Players can receive the following rankings: S, A, B, C, D, and F. Remember though, initially take the enemies on one at a time so you don't get overwhelmed, as the harder you try, the harder it gets.

Geting an S Rank will net you some cool prizes, including a Zaku II S with an open control box and rail system! :3

Controls

Hold R1 – Beam machine gun and main weapon of the Zaku. If held for too long, the gun will overheat causing a cooldown period of 5 seconds

Tap R1 – Zaku dummy. An inflatable Zaku clone that can allow minor defense for a small amount of time. Shoot the dummy to create a crippling blast that not only releases a spread shot damaging the enemy, in close proximity you can destroy key parts of enemies. Only one can be used at a time and imperative to use in order to get that S ranking.

Circle – Change directions. Pressing circle will allow the Zaku to switch from right to left and vice versa for optimal shooting and view positions.

Some Enemy Targets





Screenshots









I think I've finally come up with the kind of player responsive mecha action I've been aiming for since I started way back with the Armorboy levels and the Steampunk Samurai. Big ups to Gilgamesh for helping me with the circle function and everyone else who has helped me beta test this level such as Shadowcrazy, CCubbage, mistervista, KernelM, Delirium, Littlebigdude805, claptonfann, and Dante95.

Hope you guys enjoy!

[Gilgamesh•]

Glad to see it's finally finished! I'll be sure to give this one a whirl ASAP.

Also I was hoping you'd use that song somehow, it seemed appropriate.

[gevurah22]

Glad to see it's finally finished! I'll be sure to give this one a whirl ASAP.

Also I was hoping you'd use that song somehow, it seemed appropriate.

Haha yeah, I thought it was only right to use Char's theme song considering the obvious. ;P

Anyway, big thanks to you for helping me out implement the circle switch function and making it more responsive. If it wasn't for you, this level would've been completely different in execution!

[Xeno_Destroyer]

oh sweet!! I must play this one

[gevurah22]

Thanks man! I've worked a long time on this attempting to simplify the controls and making the enemies dynamic.

[Xeno_Destroyer]

well it was very cool wow!! but I can't get past the two Blue destiny guys

[gevurah22]

well it was very cool wow!! but I can't get past the two Blue destiny guys

Remember, you can always fly back to the green Zaku in the area before it and replenish your health. Also, when you meet the first one, just bait him to the beginning of the enclosed section so you can just fight them one at a time instead of getting ambushed like crazy.

Once you start getting more used to the controls and the enemies' patterns (which is either following or retreating), that's when you can start bumrushing the level like in the video.

You can do it! :3

[Xeno_Destroyer]

Ya I will keep trying and finally take them guys down!!

[monstahr]

ah, this is difficult! really cool though. the circle to change directions thing is so awesome. how is it done...?

[CCubbage]

Yeeeeee Hawww! That was fun! Gotta say, this game REALLY got my adrenaline pumping. It felt polished, smooth, and frenetic. The gameplay is really well designed - definately has that classic arcade feel and quite a bit of strategy elements.

I got tangled with a baddy the first time through and broke my gun, but based on the types of materials needed to keep the controls light I'm not sure how I'd fix it.

One feature that would be nice if you could fit it in is the ability to skip the into if you've played before.... the 2nd time through I wanted to just get in and play. But, cool intro so no big deal.

Great job - 5 stars and a heart! (right after the republish )

[gevurah22]

ah, this is difficult! really cool though. the circle to change directions thing is so awesome. how is it done...?

It involves an inverted key switch connected to an emitter set to one shot and a tethered jetpack with a corresponding key. When you release the jetpack, it triggers the the one shot emitter, emitting another jetpack with a key. The key also activates the switch mechanism and bam!

Yeeeeee Hawww! That was fun! Gotta say, this game REALLY got my adrenaline pumping. It felt polished, smooth, and frenetic. The gameplay is really well designed - definately has that classic arcade feel and quite a bit of strategy elements.

I got tangled with a baddy the first time through and broke my gun, but based on the types of materials needed to keep the controls light I'm not sure how I'd fix it.

One feature that would be nice if you could fit it in is the ability to skip the into if you've played before.... the 2nd time through I wanted to just get in and play. But, cool intro so no big deal.

Great job - 5 stars and a heart! (right after the republish )

LOL, was that you playing when I republished?

Anyway, thanks man, especially with the testing. I think I can work something out in regards to skipping the intro, but I have to be careful since I literally cannot add anything else to the level in terms of switches and whatnot. Definitely glad you enjoyed it!

[monstahr]

It involves an inverted key switch connected to an emitter set to one shot and a tethered jetpack with a corresponding key. When you release the jetpack, it triggers the the one shot emitter, emitting another jetpack with a key. The key also activates the switch mechanism and bam!

Whoa, bam indeed. Steampunk Samurai coulda used something like that, hahaha. If i recall correctly, hitting circle gets you stuck there.

[gevurah22]

Whoa, bam indeed. Steampunk Samurai coulda used something like that, hahaha. If i recall correctly, hitting circle gets you stuck there.

Hehe, what I wouldn't do to redo that level with what I know now. ^^

[Xeno_Destroyer]

I had to show it off to some friends so I just made them kill them self so I could fly and show them the level Crazy combat really gets you pumped up. Lol when I first saw the Blue destiny say activating EXAM system I was like O.O NOOOOOO eject eject!!! I need Wing Zero!!

[Shadowcrazy]

great last touches man....glad to see the end of our beta adventure....hope we have another one soon

anyways yeah 5star, brilliant, hearted AGAIN lol

oh yeah also got S rank on this one lol... i'm a newtype

[jump_button]

cant wait to play i know how long you been making this

[CCubbage]

LOL, was that you playing when I republished?

Actually, I was playing BEFORE you republished... I had about 59,000 on completion and when I exited it said "Failed to upload scores". Then I saw the level had 0 plays... I realized you had republished so I went in and played it again immediately and got a better score.

[gevurah22]

Actually, I was playing BEFORE you republished... I had about 59,000 on completion and when I exited it said "Failed to upload scores". Then I saw the level had 0 plays... I realized you had republished so I went in and played it again immediately and got a better score.

Well, I republished to your advantage then. :P

cant wait to play i know how long you been making this

Sometimes it feels like way too long, but the development of the mechas have been great over the past year thanks to the work you guys here at LBPC have done in terms of logic, etc. Speaking of logic, sgt_poptart was telling me last night as we were looking over my level that rtm223 would hate me for the way I set up my "inefficient" logic, lol.

oh yeah also got S rank on this one lol... i'm a newtype

You had better considering how long you've been playing it beforehand! I expect nothing less from you... lol.

So aside from maybe the difficulty, skipping the intro, and finding a way to increase the structural integrity of the mechs while not sacrificing their mobility, is there anything that can be improved on?

Also, what would you like to see from a pseudo sequel?

[Xeno_Destroyer]

Now if only you could make a multiplayer battle and have friends blasting each other with a selection of different suits with different attacks kinda like Gundam battle assault

[TheFirstAvenger]

Wow, those pictures are really something, they all look incredibly detailed. I played the first Gundam level you published and I'll be sure to check this one out later tonight, if I can get away from God of War III...