I'm pleased to announce the third two games making it into the next stage of the competition.
Evom - by MadrMan
Meteor Swarm - by Super Nova
Congratulations guys.
A little about these two entries.
Evom
Evom is among the most unique game entries I've ever had the pleasure to judge in any competition. The graphics, while simple, are a fascinating mix of 3D and 2D technology. With an innovative, control system it may take a little getting used to, but for anyone looking for something different it's well worth the little extra effort. The game as far as I can tell runs along an evolution theme. You control a single cell, with the ability to jump short distances, stick to walls and DNA balls. If you cling to a DNA ball long enough it vanishes granting you a DNA bonus. You must of course do combat with or evade other cells, making the game simple, yet the game's action complex and involving. The game was a pleasure to play, and one I look forward to revisiting.
Meteor Swarm
Meteor Swarm, is a 2D game based on the well known asteroids theme. However rather than sticking to the old formula with updated graphics, the author crossed it with a mouse aim system, keyboard movement controls, and side screen menu options allowing you to select power ups when needed. The power up's come in two flavours, the primary weapon, which shoots small yellow bullets in a number of different patterns. The default is something we are all familiar with. A Stream of bullets shooting out. But as you kill off the spinning rocks, your primary weapon gage increases, allowing you to use a number of other patterns. You can spray bullets much like a spray can in a forward angle, or all around your ship with many, short range bullets as a shield style weapon with much shorter range. The narrower the angle of the attack, the greater the range of that attack. But the author doesn't end it there, with a number of other special secondary weapons, including black hole, shield, laser beams, you are not spoilt for choice. These weapons are harder to recharge and repeat, demanding only occasional use. With no lives, just a built in shield bar, the game offers you many chances to survive and cause asteroid mayhem for as long as you can. But be careful, and don't take the game too lightly, it does have a habit of sneaking up on you.
