Version 0.15 (alpha) is here!

Pre-release builds are available exclusively to $5 Patrons.

• Join my Patreon to play Ghost Grab 3000 today!
• Already a Patron? Download the latest version here.

This update adds online leaderboards, greatly improved support for a wide range of input devices, and lots of polish and bug fixes.

And a new logo!

Changes:

• Added online leaderboards (using Game Jolt API). Please note: your username is currently defaulted to "Guest" plus a unique ID string. I will later add the ability to enter your name.
• Added Rewired plugin for greatly improved controller support.
• Added new alternate button mappings for many functions.
• Enemies now spin when they're stunned to prevent them being mistaken for power-ups (they used to flash).
• Rebalanced spawn timing settings to account for all the new, harder enemies that appear later.
• Redesigned the 'progression to next wave' gauge at the bottom of the screen. It's now wider (easier to see in your peripheral vision) and has new icons and text to make it more clear what it represents.
• The 'Evil Sun' enemy's bullet volleys are now fired closer together.
• Absorbing bullets with your beam now yields more battery energy.
• Robot Mods are now automatically equipped when you purchase them.
• The cheapest Robot Mods are now  $5 instead of $10 (in-game currency, not real money (lol))
• The 3D backgrounds on the title screen are now displayed at all times, not just when you're selecting a stage.
• Added "Are you sure?" confirmation step when you quit mid-game.
• Added a warning about flashing imagery when the game starts.
• Added new logo to the title screen.
• Added 'bounce' animation to the score counter when you earn points.
• Removed button prompts from UI elements.
• Added spooky stormy ambience on game over.

Bug fixes:

• You can no longer quickly change which UI element is selected right after you click one.
• You can no longer get multiple 3D backgrounds to show on the title screen.
• The correct skybox colour is now used on the title screen.
• Going from 'game over' screen to 'Robot Shop' no longer keeps you locked in that same loop every time you quit.
• Heart power-ups no longer drops if you have full health.
• Button highlight audio no longer plays when a new menu page is displayed, or when you press 'cancel' button.

Want to get in on the early playtest builds? Join my Patreon at the $5 tier or more and you can play Ghost Grab 3000 today!

Enjoy!

Matt