Welcome to Rock 'N Roll version 1.95 for which I will be offering a whopping 84% discount for a full two weeks (Jan 15 until Jan 29) which means you can land this new updated version of Rock 'N Roll for less than a dollar! (..Just 95 cents in USD!)
"Zaxpoleon Dynamite" is in NOW! Watch how it works in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9qnyjZ3idcThis is an early version of the upcoming version 2.0 and now has the implemenation of both "Zaxpoleon Dynamite" and end level bosses who will try and destroy you to steal your valuable resources that you've collected!
I fully expect that there will be many balance changes and a few bugs to fix before I release version 2.0. Not in yet, but still in the works is a full featured Tutorial mode to walk new players into the game as it will showcase all the features. power-ups, and 'how to survive' in the game.
With this release, I have reset all high scores for the normal Rock 'N Roll game mode. (The global high score list for Hard Rock mode is left as is) and I want to let everyone know that with balance changes expected before I release version 2.0, the high scores for the main game mode will VERY LIKELY BE RESET AGAIN. It doesn't make any sense to keep a high score list for an obsolete version of the game where so many major scoring changes and the entire balance of the game has changed so much.
The big scoring change with version 1.95 is a massive reduction in points scored for saving the Earth with a G.E.O.S. gem at the end of the game. Previously, the scoring was 100 million points multiplied by the difficulty you chose at the start of the game. This has now been changed to 250,000 points multiplied by the difficulty chosen. With this change, it should now be possible to set a top high score without 'needing' to hit the jackpot at the end of the game. I think this is a much better way to score saving the Earth and won't make players feel quite so doomed for playing really well but just not getting lucky with their G.E.O.S. gem selections.
"Zaxpoleon Dynamite" is now in and can spawn during waves of asteroids just like any other power-up. If collected, you'll earn a +1 counter on your dynamite which is displayed in the upper left UI just to the right of your score. To place a dynamite, simply press either your X controller button or your TAB button on your keyboard. The placed dynamite will be reflected by a spinning star and you'll hear the tick down until it explodes. Be careful that you avoid the area when it does explode or you'll lose a life! (Note that even MESA shield protection will NOT prevent you from blowing yourself up with your own dynamite!)
Zaxpoleon Dynamite can also be purchased with earned cash at the Galactic Upgrade Station between levels.
End level bosses will now spawn once you destroy the last asteroid on each wave and will look to destroy you. You can use dynamite or shots to try and destroy the boss ships and if you have an A55 kicker at the end of a level, it will also help you as long as it is within shooting range of the boss ship! Pay attention to the indicator shown on the Boss Health at the top middle UI as the bar will show you which side of the boss ship is most vulnerable to your attacks. This vulnerable side will likely change many times during your battle. The boss will also make a low 'chug' sound before it shoots a ball of lightning at you, so you can use this as a warning to get out of harms way!
Other changes include a new layout to show all keyboard and controller controls in the "Game Controls" screen and a big increase to rotation speed with the purchase of Rotation Speed upgrades at the Galactic Upgrade Station. Note that rotation speed has already been drastically increased by in version 1.50. Adding additional rotation boost with rotation speed upgrades should really help players whip around at lightning speeds, especially if they choose to invest in it at the Galactic Upgrade Station.
Please post all your bugs, suggestions, and feedback either here or in the forums as your feedback is very valuable and will help me make a better and more enjoyable game for everyone who plays Rock 'N Roll!
I hope you enjoy the changes and additions to this game as well as the two week sale price to snag Rock 'N Roll for under a buck!
Thanks for reading, and thanks for playing.. Now get out there and show us how well YOU can "Rock 'N Roll"! :-)