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https://github.com/achie72/lina-witches-of-the-moon

A short but challanging horizontal shmup game made in the PICO-8 engine.
https://github.com/achie72/lina-witches-of-the-moon

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A short but challanging horizontal shmup game made in the PICO-8 engine.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/achie72/lina-witches-of-the-moon
Owner: Achie72
License: mit
Created: 2022-10-03T17:58:49.000Z (over 2 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2022-10-19T11:43:48.000Z (over 2 years ago)
Last Synced: 2024-05-21T00:55:34.841Z (9 months ago)
Topics: game, game-development, hacktoberfest, pico-8, retrogaming, shmup, stg
Language: Lua
Homepage:
Size: 9.56 MB
Stars: 2
Watchers: 2
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml

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        # Lina: Witches Of The Moon

A short but challanging horizontal shmup game made in the PICO-8 engine.

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1hZ2UvMTY4NzQ4My8xMDA4MzM3Mi5naWY=/347x500/n3600d.gif)

This project is an entry for Krystman's [Basic Shmup Showcase](https://itch.io/jam/basic-shmup) event, which revolves around the [amazing shmup tutorial series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81WM_cjp9fo) for the fantasy console: PICO-8.

[**Play in browser**](https://achie72.github.io/lina-witches-of-the-moon/)

[Itch page](https://achie.itch.io/lina-witches-of-the-moon)  

[Basic Shmup Showcase page](https://itch.io/jam/basic-shmup/rate/1687483)  

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# Controls

**Movement** -> WASD, Arrows, Joystick

**Shooting** -> C, PS X

**Frog Bombs** -> x, PS O

There is an Ingame tutorial to help you along! To exit it, return to the main Tutorial scene and fly forward!

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# Story:

Lina, among many others, is an avarage witch living in the forest. But one night everything changes as those who were once friends turned into enemies.

Fight through the horde of summons, beat hypnotized witches and figure out who is behind all this.

# Pickups:

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MTA4LnBuZw==/original/qFVttW.png)  

There are number of shooting patterns in the game, some focus on single target, some on whole screen dps, find what suits you best!

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MTUxLnBuZw==/original/V7N9Z5.png) - Health Potions will keep you safe along the journey.

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MTUyLnBuZw==/original/GwEhvC.png) - Super Star grants temporary invincibility and ramming powers!

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MTU0LnBuZw==/original/Bvg2Rs.png) - Force Shields grant you the ability to bounce enemy bullets back, but they don't offer melee protection!

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MTU1LnBuZw==/original/ORnLI8.png) - Frog Bombs help you clear the screen of enemy bullets and release a powerfull bullet wave!

# Sour Cream:  

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MzUwLnBuZw==/original/HVuq1I.png)  

Sour Cream will follow you along, lagging behind a bit and helping out with the pesky enemies. You attack patterns do not modify his, but with proper positioning he can be a helpful companion on the journey!

# Enemies:  

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1MjUxLmdpZg==/original/Qv6GVk.gif)  

Enemy minions attack in waves! Don't spare none of them, charge your Mana Burst and tear through the opposition! (Mana Bursts

You will encounter their respective witch master at every 6th level!

Some enemies use tricky patterns against you, be on your guard!

# Credits:

 

![alt text](https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzEwMTA1NDIwLnBuZw==/original/o6nnSY.png)  

Big shout-out to BeforeYouCloseYourMind for granting the project it's amazing soundtracks! You can check his other works here:

https://linktr.ee/bycym

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[![ko-fi](https://www.ko-fi.com/img/githubbutton_sm.svg)](https://ko-fi.com/L4L81GBPX)

**Social media:**  

Other social sites:  

🐦 [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Achie7240)  

📷 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/justanerdlife/)  

🎥 [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/achie7240)  

🎬 [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWXrvo-Pj7_KDv4w4q-4Kg)  

Games and devlogs i made:

⌨️ [GitHub repos](https://github.com/Achie72)  

🎮 [Itch.io](https://achie.itch.io/)  

🕹️ [Newgrounds](https://achie72.newgrounds.com/)  

All my links in one place:  

🌳 [Linktr.ee](https://linktr.ee/AchieGameDev)