It was really satisfying to be able to squeeze in 8 levels each with a boss fight. A very late addition to the game was that after each boss fight there is a simplified upgrade screen. Upgrading was such a big part of the first game that I didn't want to miss it out entirely even though the new ship/weapon mechanics are now the main focus. #Pico8

My big idea for Dominion Ex 2 has ended up being that each ship has a different weapon and different move speed and rarity. Ships can be collected throughout the game, but if a ship is lost it takes the weapon with it. This started off with the desire to have *more* ships and *more* weapons but having to compromise with the #Pico8 two action buttons, one of which has to be 'shoot'. It's neat because if you lose your last ship, it really is game over, you've not just run out of abstract 'lives'.

Spent the last few evenings testing and adding finishing touches to Dominion Ex 2. #Pico8

Well that's cool...
#CYBORG #MORKBORG

All my #Pico8 games on #Itch are on sale for the big winter sale. 50% off everything or the full bundle of all my games for $20.
https://itch.io/s/172888/winter-sale-2025

Working on something for #horrorjam on #pico8

The next fun job is going to be making up tonnes of new enemies. #Pico8

Three different enemies take on a sluggish player ship with a strong death nova. #Pico8

Reading the #MorkBorg 'zine' Heretic in front of the flames. Is this peak #TTRPG hipsterism?

Finally seeing some pay-off for laying acres of groundwork by being able to quickly add some enemies that can shoot back using the same variety of weapons as the player. #Pico8