Ah sorry about that! Any more details you could give would be helpful.
Usually these issues are simply down to Unity, and updating the project to a newer version of Unity will fix them.
I'll give that a try when I have some free time so please keep an eye out for patches in the DevLogs (if you follow me on itch you should see it in your feed).
Huh... That's weird. As of version 1.3.1, I changed all builds to be 64-bit.
When you say "looks like it's compiled in 32-bit", is that based on some analysis of the actual build files, or looking at the file name, or something else? I don't have a Mac to test on so I can't verify it myself, but I was fairly sure I'd built for 64-bit. I can make a new build to test if you like.
Hi again! Another OSX player found a solution to what we believe may be the same issue. Please could you try the top-voted solution in this thread? https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/181031
It involves using the terminal to change the app to be executable. Not sure why this is not being set by Unity when I build it but here we are.
I'm fairly certain the game was built for 64-bit OSX too, since 32-bit is deprecated in Unity nowadays.
Please let me know whether or not that works. Thanks, and sorry!
Super addictive highscore game controlled with just one button that steers the ship left and right. If I wouldnt try to play more of these games I would easily fall down this rabbit hole. I wish it had more of everything, even just unlocks for the ship graphics, side panels/skins whatever to fully satiate my neverending highscore hunger, but still a great game. My record is 46, beat me. 4/5
Ah, what a gem! Great find in the big bundle. One question: does the game "loop" after Sector 4? Or is there a bigger badder boss of some sort in a later sector? (I regularly manage to clear Sector 4, but 5+ have thus far been beyond my grasp...)
Hello there. I own this game on switch as well, but I had a question. The "tate" mode on pc switches between two different vertical modes, clockwise flip and counterclockwise, however, on switch, theres only clockwise (The one direction that my monitor can't flip to T_T . I can only flip it 180 degrees, meaning that every single degree of rotation makes the game either sideways or upside down.) Is there a reason the switch version only flips clockwise?
Originally I designed the TATE Mode on Switch for the FlipGrip addon, which only supports one orientation. I later added support for both modes in a PC-only update.
I've been hoping to release a patch for the Switch version to bring it up to date and add some other improvements, but unfortunately I just haven't had the time since then due to about a billion other commitments.
The code to support both orientations now exists in the project though, so if and when I do get round to updating the Switch version it will be included.
Sorry for the inconvenience there, and thanks for buying the game multiple times!
Thanks for replying so quickly, I didn't expect that. I wasn't aware that that was how it worked. Don't worry about having "inconvenienced" me, cause I was just curious about it. (Also, I didn't technically buy the game multiple times. I bought the game on switch, and the pc version just happened to also be in the "bundle for racial justice and equality.")
For such a simple, straight-forward concept, this game is very fun and addicting. The action this game provides is complemented by a combination of quality spritework, screenshake, and banger sound. For the experience it aims to accomplish, this product fulfills tenfold.
My favorite game from the Racial Equality bundle so far. I can't try other games because I keep coming back to it! High score is only 196 right now but I will get better!
Hello! I was looking forward to trying out your game, seeing that it had Linux support. Unfortunately, I ran into a few issues:
1.) Zip files don't preserve file permissions by default with Linux. While not that big of an issue, it means that users have to run "chmod +x" on the game to make the files executable. An easy way around that would be to package the files as a .tar.gz archive, which maintains Linux file permissions :)
2.) The game actually starts as a full-screen white screen on Linux, not running at all! D: While I'm not sure why this happens, I found a Steam thread discussing this issue with a different game. I used their same fix, adding "-screen-fullscreen 0" at the end of my launch command, and now it runs perfectly!
Thank you for supporting Linux gamers, I'm loving the game so far! Can't wait to check out your other games. Keep up the great work!
Hey! Sorry to hear about the issues you had, but I'm glad you found a way to get round them. I'll see if I can implement fixes for the next time I update it (although that might be a little while away right now).
Thanks for all the useful info! I'm glad you're enjoying the game! If you got hold of this game in the mega bundle then you will also have access to one of my other games, Ghost Grab 3000. Enjoy!
Just wanted to revive this old post to let you know that I've uploaded a patch here on itch which hopefully addresses both of these issues. If you have a moment to give it a try I'd really appreciate some feedback.
The new patch is available as a .tar.gz file. I've also updated the project to a much more recent version of Unity which I'm hoping fixes the white screen issue. I can't be certain though since I haven't experienced it myself.
The new version is 1.3.5. The old version is still available too, in case this one breaks anything.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🙂
Hello. I bought XMAS Itchio Mega Bundle and didn't get a steam key for Switch 'N' Shoot. There are no keys available at this time, try again later. Restoke keys please
Thank you so much for the double purchase and for your kind words! It really means a lot to me! 😊 And I'm really happy that you and your boy are enjoying the game!!
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not working on macos catalina :( I want to play it
Ah sorry about that! Any more details you could give would be helpful.
Usually these issues are simply down to Unity, and updating the project to a newer version of Unity will fix them.
I'll give that a try when I have some free time so please keep an eye out for patches in the DevLogs (if you follow me on itch you should see it in your feed).
looks like it's compiled in 32-bit? MacOS Catalina only runs 64-bit
Huh... That's weird. As of version 1.3.1, I changed all builds to be 64-bit.
When you say "looks like it's compiled in 32-bit", is that based on some analysis of the actual build files, or looking at the file name, or something else? I don't have a Mac to test on so I can't verify it myself, but I was fairly sure I'd built for 64-bit. I can make a new build to test if you like.
Hi again! Another OSX player found a solution to what we believe may be the same issue. Please could you try the top-voted solution in this thread? https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/181031
It involves using the terminal to change the app to be executable. Not sure why this is not being set by Unity when I build it but here we are.
I'm fairly certain the game was built for 64-bit OSX too, since 32-bit is deprecated in Unity nowadays.
Please let me know whether or not that works. Thanks, and sorry!
Super addictive highscore game controlled with just one button that steers the ship left and right. If I wouldnt try to play more of these games I would easily fall down this rabbit hole. I wish it had more of everything, even just unlocks for the ship graphics, side panels/skins whatever to fully satiate my neverending highscore hunger, but still a great game. My record is 46, beat me. 4/5
More Racial Justice bundle impressions and ranking: https://itch.io/c/915453/quick-impressions-bundle-for-racial-justice
This game is sooo awesome! I installed it on my phone it's soo cool !
Ah, what a gem! Great find in the big bundle. One question: does the game "loop" after Sector 4? Or is there a bigger badder boss of some sort in a later sector? (I regularly manage to clear Sector 4, but 5+ have thus far been beyond my grasp...)
Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it! 😀
The game does loop, yes. The bosses get harder and the regular aliens spawn faster, but apart from that it's the same loop.
Around sector 6 and 7 it gets preeeeetty challenging.
It feels like a arcade game with the design philosophy of Downwell. Love it!
Hello there. I own this game on switch as well, but I had a question. The "tate" mode on pc switches between two different vertical modes, clockwise flip and counterclockwise, however, on switch, theres only clockwise (The one direction that my monitor can't flip to T_T . I can only flip it 180 degrees, meaning that every single degree of rotation makes the game either sideways or upside down.) Is there a reason the switch version only flips clockwise?
Hi!
Originally I designed the TATE Mode on Switch for the FlipGrip addon, which only supports one orientation. I later added support for both modes in a PC-only update.
I've been hoping to release a patch for the Switch version to bring it up to date and add some other improvements, but unfortunately I just haven't had the time since then due to about a billion other commitments.
The code to support both orientations now exists in the project though, so if and when I do get round to updating the Switch version it will be included.
Sorry for the inconvenience there, and thanks for buying the game multiple times!
Thanks for replying so quickly, I didn't expect that. I wasn't aware that that was how it worked. Don't worry about having "inconvenienced" me, cause I was just curious about it. (Also, I didn't technically buy the game multiple times. I bought the game on switch, and the pc version just happened to also be in the "bundle for racial justice and equality.")
Well then thank you for buying it once but playing it twice! 😃
For such a simple, straight-forward concept, this game is very fun and addicting. The action this game provides is complemented by a combination of quality spritework, screenshake, and banger sound. For the experience it aims to accomplish, this product fulfills tenfold.
Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated!
My favorite game from the Racial Equality bundle so far. I can't try other games because I keep coming back to it! High score is only 196 right now but I will get better!
Wow! Thanks so much!! High praise indeed!
Where is the steam key? (Fun game btw)
Thanks!
Did you acquire this game through the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality? If so, Steam keys aren't included I'm afraid.
Quote from the bundle page:
"Please note: No Steam (or other external keys) will be given for bundle purchases. Only direct downloads will be available on the itch.io page."
I did notice that, I just didn't know those were related (I was tired). Thanks for responding and great job on the game!
I can sympathise with that sentiment. 😂
You're welcome, and thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it! 😁
Really love this, it's so elegant. I'd love an iOS version at some point (though I know Apple fees are nasty)!
Thank you! I don't have any solid plans at this stage but I'd never say never. Glad you're enjoying it either way! 🙏
Thank you for subscribing! I'll be posting some big news pretty soon so keep your eyes peeled. 😁
Loaded on my Pixel 3 no problem, fun game for a few minutes to kill. Quite challenging and exactly what I look for in a game on my phone.
Awesome, glad to hear it! Thanks for the kind words!
This game is awesome! Thanks, you made my day.
Thank you!! I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying it! 🙂
Hello! I was looking forward to trying out your game, seeing that it had Linux support. Unfortunately, I ran into a few issues:
1.) Zip files don't preserve file permissions by default with Linux. While not that big of an issue, it means that users have to run "chmod +x" on the game to make the files executable. An easy way around that would be to package the files as a .tar.gz archive, which maintains Linux file permissions :)
2.) The game actually starts as a full-screen white screen on Linux, not running at all! D: While I'm not sure why this happens, I found a Steam thread discussing this issue with a different game. I used their same fix, adding "-screen-fullscreen 0" at the end of my launch command, and now it runs perfectly!
Thank you for supporting Linux gamers, I'm loving the game so far! Can't wait to check out your other games. Keep up the great work!
Hey! Sorry to hear about the issues you had, but I'm glad you found a way to get round them. I'll see if I can implement fixes for the next time I update it (although that might be a little while away right now).
Thanks for all the useful info! I'm glad you're enjoying the game! If you got hold of this game in the mega bundle then you will also have access to one of my other games, Ghost Grab 3000. Enjoy!
Hello again!
Just wanted to revive this old post to let you know that I've uploaded a patch here on itch which hopefully addresses both of these issues. If you have a moment to give it a try I'd really appreciate some feedback.
The new patch is available as a .tar.gz file. I've also updated the project to a much more recent version of Unity which I'm hoping fixes the white screen issue. I can't be certain though since I haven't experienced it myself.
The new version is 1.3.5. The old version is still available too, in case this one breaks anything.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🙂
Hello. I bought XMAS Itchio Mega Bundle and didn't get a steam key for Switch 'N' Shoot. There are no keys available at this time, try again later. Restoke keys please
Hello! I've just loaded in some more Steam keys so you should be able to claim one now. Sorry about that! And thanks for your support :)
Just been browsing through recent releases on Switch and this game caught my eye.
My lad is playing it right now on Switch, loving it and I thought I'd check out which other platforms it was available on.
So, just HAD to repurchase for PC/Steam.
This is a real gem of a game. Simple design, but perfectly executed. The music is perfect for the game too.
Great work, Matt.
Thank you so much for the double purchase and for your kind words! It really means a lot to me! 😊 And I'm really happy that you and your boy are enjoying the game!!
Great game! Perfect on mobile ^_^
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it! 🙂
Reminds me of Super Crate Box. Same single-minded, addictive score chasing.
Overloading the single button makes the action feel super slippery and chaotic, same as in Flywrench.
And it's the same ridiculous value proposition as Downwell. I even love the cabinet graphics on the sides. So, like, play this.
I've been spending a bit too much time on this game... It's super addictive.
Here's an interview that I did with the developer: https://youtu.be/XGA9YYhcvUw
Super fun and wonderfully designed space shooter. Highly recommended!