General Information
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Version 1.2.1 of the demo has been released! The following has been adjusted:
Version 1.2.1 of the demo has been released! The following has been adjusted:
- Fixed a layering error that made the walls in level 4 invisible
- Fixed a programming error that prevented players from shooting straight up and down in midair
Find a bug? Let me know!
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TROUBLE IS BUILDING UP IN MILKY WAY CITY!!!
It was supposed to be another mundane day in the city, maybe also a trip to Dude's Coffee™ if you were lucky. But now, folk from all around the world are being kidnapped by millions of colored bricks that are falling from the sky at alarming rates!@defnotreal_ on Discord
TROUBLE IS BUILDING UP IN MILKY WAY CITY!!!
The question now: who could possibly save us from this predicament...?
...
Oh. Him? Really?
About
Screenshots
*psst* The demo's soundtrack is also available on YouTube!
Meet your hero: Mr. Shootem!
That's him!
Who is Mr. Shootem? Well... no one really knows. Many say he just came from nowhere one day and managed to blend with society regardless. He doesn't seem to live anywhere, he doesn't have a job, and where's his mouth at? Can he even eat or talk? Is Mr. Shootem even his real name? You don't think he's a... *gulp*... alien, do you?*psst* The demo's soundtrack is also available on YouTube!
Meet your hero: Mr. Shootem!
That's him!
I dig it! So, what's in the demo?
This demo contains the entirety of the game's first world: Milky Way City, though in very early form. Meaning, if we do a full game (we're still not sure yet!), the level layouts might change drastically, so don't get too comfortable!The playable world has four puzzle levels and one final level that we would rather you see for yourself!
Who made this thing?
Mr. Shootem is not a new concept. Many game projects starring the little guy have come and gone in the last 5-6 years, and this was the one that finally broke the mold. This demo was made by a group of friends, most of which have seen this game evolve from the very beginning, with some folks brought on from other channels to help. We're calling ourselves THE SHOOTEAM!Director, programmer, character designer, concept artist, yadda yadda yadda
defnotreal_
I'm Ryan! I do a lot of things with this game!
I created Mr. Shootem many many moons ago, probably when I was about sixteen years old, when I was fiddling around in Aseprite. After many attempts at doing a project involving him, it's very satisfying and exciting to finally have one come as far as this has. Teenage me would be so proud.
Artist, character designer
FishingCroagunk
I'm Croagunk, also known as Fishy. I've seen Ryan develop his various projects, so I was excited to work with him on Mr. Shootem. I helped to design various characters Mr. Shootem will run into. It's pretty cool seeing how characters develop from just a doodle into a whole character.
Artist, animator
jilloff
hi im jill https://jilloff.newgrounds.com/
Writer, Insurance Billboard Salesman
Mityr
I'm Jeremy. I wrote the game's story and dialogue! I've always had a deep love and passion for writing and I hope that passion will be felt as you enjoy the story that awaits.
Composers
Ironik
I'm Ironik.... and i made the City theme and boss theme for this KICK. ASS. GAME! play if you dare... face my evil scare...
wrathstetic
HYPE YOURSELF UP OR DIE!!! That's My Philosophy! So Sayeth I... THE STETIC... Shooteam Composer Extraordinaire... and extreme murder psycho... ENJOY THE GAME™️...\
Testers
Bagel
Wassup, I’m Bagel. I like video games and my steak cooked medium rare. Cuts of beef aside, Mr. Shootem has been a project I’ve seen development on and have helped with for the last few years, and seeing it have a release after so long is just incredible. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I have playtesting it!
Bones
Art by @UniversalFoxxos
Hi, I'm Bones. I'm a fan of something I would like to call "Spooky Spaghetti". However, I'm not just a fan of goofy games that will eventually take over my pc or horror games in general. I play almost all kinds of games. Mr. Shootem is one of those games I was interested in testing. I'm almost always interested in testing what my friends are making. From what I've played, I think you might like it. I also did a very small thing for the game and it would be very funny if you find it.
Cactus Companion
I am Cactus Companion and i dont know why im getting credited since i really havent done a lot but yeah im technically testing the game sometimes i guess, go wishlist Gimmiko on steam (Editor's note: He's a little shy. We brought him on as an emergency tester.)
defnotreal_
I'm Ryan! I do a lot of things with this game!
I created Mr. Shootem many many moons ago, probably when I was about sixteen years old, when I was fiddling around in Aseprite. After many attempts at doing a project involving him, it's very satisfying and exciting to finally have one come as far as this has. Teenage me would be so proud.
Artist, character designer
FishingCroagunk
I'm Croagunk, also known as Fishy. I've seen Ryan develop his various projects, so I was excited to work with him on Mr. Shootem. I helped to design various characters Mr. Shootem will run into. It's pretty cool seeing how characters develop from just a doodle into a whole character.
Artist, animator
jilloff
hi im jill https://jilloff.newgrounds.com/
Writer, Insurance Billboard Salesman
Mityr
I'm Jeremy. I wrote the game's story and dialogue! I've always had a deep love and passion for writing and I hope that passion will be felt as you enjoy the story that awaits.
Composers
Ironik
I'm Ironik.... and i made the City theme and boss theme for this KICK. ASS. GAME! play if you dare... face my evil scare...
wrathstetic
HYPE YOURSELF UP OR DIE!!! That's My Philosophy! So Sayeth I... THE STETIC... Shooteam Composer Extraordinaire... and extreme murder psycho... ENJOY THE GAME™️...\
Testers
Bagel
Wassup, I’m Bagel. I like video games and my steak cooked medium rare. Cuts of beef aside, Mr. Shootem has been a project I’ve seen development on and have helped with for the last few years, and seeing it have a release after so long is just incredible. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as I have playtesting it!
Bones
Art by @UniversalFoxxos
Hi, I'm Bones. I'm a fan of something I would like to call "Spooky Spaghetti". However, I'm not just a fan of goofy games that will eventually take over my pc or horror games in general. I play almost all kinds of games. Mr. Shootem is one of those games I was interested in testing. I'm almost always interested in testing what my friends are making. From what I've played, I think you might like it. I also did a very small thing for the game and it would be very funny if you find it.
Cactus Companion
I am Cactus Companion and i dont know why im getting credited since i really havent done a lot but yeah im technically testing the game sometimes i guess, go wishlist Gimmiko on steam (Editor's note: He's a little shy. We brought him on as an emergency tester.)
What's next after this?
First and foremost, a long, well-deserved break for everyone involved, to recoup the three months of free time we put towards this bad boy. After that, though, we're not sure! We might do a full game, and we might not! For many of us, this was our first big original project, and while most of us are super into the idea, at this time, we've yet to sit together and discuss whether or not a full game would be something we would all be comfortable doing, as we would have to commit a LOT of time and a LOT of money to it. All we can say is: stay tuned, folks.
You're gonna hate me for this, but there is actually a manual reload input that I forgot to mention in-game. You can do it by holding down and pressing your shoot button. Also as mentioned, yes, I am completely redoing the gunplay under a new codebase now, which includes full 360 aiming, and will also most likely include a standalone reload button. Hopefully we get to show it off soon!