Captain Fluffles and the Canid Invasion

My entry into the Always Learning Jam #1. I'd always wanted to learn how to make an on-rails 3D shooter a la Star Fox and, to a lesser extent, Galaxy Force. I did learn how the core mechanics are implemented but also went down a few rabbit holes that put me behind on some days.

Shields are shown on the left side. Once they reach zero it's game over. Weapon energy is on the right in green. It will recharge over time.

I ran out of time before I could really flesh out more of this, including better enemy AI. It does contain the skeleton of a level, with a beginning, middle, and end.

Controls

You can use the keyboard or a modern game controller. Tested and working with XBox and PS controllers.

Keyboard

Move left: Left arrow, keypad 4

Move right: Right arrow, keypad 6

Move up: Up arrow, keypad 8

Move down: Down arrow, keypad 2

Fire: Space bar

Thrusters: Shift

Controllers

You can use the left analog stick or the d-pad to move the ship.

Fire: XBox A, PS Plus button

Thrusters: XBox B, PS Circle button, or Right Trigger

Credits

Crosshair: Pura - 64 Crosshairs Pack

Sound Effects:

Laser fire by JC Sounds: JC Sounds Sci-Fi Pack Vol. 1
Shield sound by Bart - Space Ship Shield Sounds
Explosion and UI sound effects by me

Music:

Jan125 - Stereotypical 90s Space Shooter Music

Models: Me