#captainhelix

[captainhelix]

Transmission 012

From: CNL

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So, if any of you had read the previous Transmission, I announced a game that will be released sometime after Captain Helix. This game is known as Wing Warrior, and features the rest of Captain Helix’s crew. The game is designed to be like the cancelled Star Fox 2 for the Super Nintendo, with a heavy emphasis on strategy. Let’s talk about the characters first.

First off is Scavenge, a robot that actually predates Captain Helix. While Helix has a 500 TB Hard Drive (In universe, the minimum for emulating brain activity), Scavenge gets by with a 300 TB. As such, he’s more prone to errors in calculations. He pilots a NEXUS-2Y “Blitz” model ship, a craft built for stronger attacks.

Second is Mainframe, who uses the brain activity of the man who designed Helix. A master engineer and pilot, his presence is a valuable asset to the team. He pilots the NEXUS-3X “Swift” model ship, designed with speed in mind.

Last, we have Dropshot, a modified “Heavy Harold” with the brain activity of Sergeant Saurus, the toughest sergeant in the Nereid Sector. His body was built to take a lot of damage, and he’s seen many battles won. He pilots the NEXUS-X7 “Guard” model ship, which has a thicker hull for more defense.

I look forward to developing this game later. For now, I need to work on Captain Helix. Until next time.

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[captainhelix]

Transmission 011

From: Scavenge

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Scavenge here. I’m Captain Helix’s closest ally and head of the Wing Warrior squadron. While Captain Helix is off fighting the Ancients, a second threat is approaching the Nereid Sector.

They call themselves the Zodiac. Their leader, Gemini, has been in a galactic war with the Ancients for control of the galaxy. However, they’ll be nothing but scrap metal when we’re done with them.

Enter Wing Warrior, the companion game to Captain Helix. Me, Dropshot, and Mainframe are leading the battle against the Zodiac in an all-out aerial offensive. Since Helix is preoccupied, only we have the firepower to stop the Zodiac. I’ll see you when this game launches sometime next year.

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[captainhelix]

Transmission 009

From: CNL

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Hello, everyone. I am here to announce something.

Captain Helix is getting a MAJOR overhaul to the engine of the game. 

This is due to the old engine’s aspect ratio being that of a smartphone (5:3), as opposed to the standard 16:9 used by most televisions and monitors. However, it’s not as simple as increasing the ratio, as I also have to make the sprites bigger to make them easier to see on a modern TV. 

Expect news in the coming weeks. I’ll still make a demo of what I have on the old engine, although that will come later. For now, I’ll see you later.

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[spectrumgames]

Upcoming Project Details

Welcome back to Spectrum Games! Today, we’re proud to announce 3 games that are soon to be in development.

The first, obviously, is Captain Helix. While development may have slowed, the game is still in development. Visit @captainhelix for more information.

The second is known as GRENADE. GRENADE is a mix between rogue-like dungeon crawls and Bomberman, with some significant differences from both examples. This game will also have a big focus on competitive multiplayer, with a targeted 16 maps. Expect to hear more about this in the future.

Finally, we have Curry & Masa, which is actually the name of 2 separate projects. The one targeted for PC and consoles is a platformer with a MAJOR emphasis on Cooperation. If only one person is available, he can still control both characters. The other, targeted for iOS and Android, is a score-attack platformer with simple controls and random levels.

That’s all we have to announce now. If you have any questions, let me know. Until next time.

~CNL

[captainhelix]

Transmission 008

From: CNL

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Hey. Remember that level I showed off in the first video I posted for the game? Well, that level is finally finished, and it has new graphics, a new enemy, and new objects scattered about. So, because I finished up that level, I’m announcing a playable alpha demo release.

Sometime in the near future, I’ll release a demo of Captain Helix_ to the public, which will feature the intro stage and the 3 weapons in that video. Remember, the game’s still in development, so graphics and level design aren’t final. Some things I forgot to mention:

-The game supports the XBOX ONE and PlayStation 4 controllers, so if you have those, you can use them.

-The multiplayer mode, first mentioned in a previous Transmission, has not been programmed at all. I have had no one to test it, as my friends are always busy. If I can get someone to help test it, that would be great.

-Finally, I may need to push the release back to FALL of 2016. Things aren’t going as fast in development as I thought, so a delay might happen. I’ll keep you posted on that.

The demo SHOULD be up by the 5th, so I’ll see you then. Until next time.

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[captainhelix]

Transmission 007

From: Epsilon

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So, it seems this adventure is a video game... which would make me the Penultimate Boss... Well, players, let me shed some light on how hard this quest will be for you...

Imagine playing a Mega Man X game... with one life, and health that carries over from level to level. Imagine the spikes taking at least 10 HP a second, ultimately destroying those not quick enough to leave. Imagine all of the enemies taking 5 or more hits to destroy, each attack from them dealing 3 damage or more. This is how hard Captain Helix will be.

There is hope for you, player. Scattered across the levels of your pathetic quest are the weapons we rightfully stole, allowing you to defeat the other bosses and gain the armor parts for the Helix Model 2. However, even WITH all that help, you’ll still need to beat the Griik Station’s levels IN ONE SITTING.

Good luck, players. I have a feeling you’ll need it. Epsilon, OUT!

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[captainhelix]

Transmission 006

From: CNL

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Hey, it’s CNL. This is a view of the first level, Nereid Lab, in the Room Editor view. Those strange structures in the background do look strange... and strangely familiar. Why, you ask?

Here’s why. The intro stage’s background props are all inspired by Mega Man 1′s hilariously awful box art. It’s just something I wanted to put into the game, as a nod to one of gaming’s biggest blunders. (the box, not the game!)

Oh, and before anyone asks, I am using GameMaker:Studio to make Captain Helix. Lots of games today use it, such as Hotline Miami and Undertale. Well, I gotta go. This game’s got a lot of work ahead of it. Until next time.

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[captainhelix]

Message about any questions.

From: Captain Helix, CNL

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Hey there. Captain Helix here. I just wanted to say thanks to the people that followed me in the past week. Means a lot to me. CNL, the lead programmer and head of production on my game wanted me to say that, if anyone has any questions about the game, just message him. 

(CNL here. I’m thrilled that people are taking note of my game! It may not be my first game ever, but it IS the first one I will actually RELEASE. Again, message me if you have any questions. Until next time.)

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