A new update is now here! This update adds 2 new Weapons to the game as well as giving Controller users the ability to remap their Controller config with a new Controller Setup option popup. Want to use the d-pad to fire weapons? Want to switch which button slows down your ship or which fires the Bombs? You can now fully do it!
The first new weapon is called Dual Rockets, which actually once existed in the game during the early Playtest version of the game before being replaced by the Bubble Blaster. This new version fires multiple rockets in dual pairs. As you apply extra Dual Rocket upgrades to your ship, your rockets will multiply and become more powerful.
The second new weapon is a new bomb type called Rocket Bomb. As the name suggested, when this goes off it will shoot off a bunch of rockets all around it. Similar to the other two bomb types, this bomb can be upgraded and will become more powerful sending off more rockets in all directions.
Lastly, with these new weapons comes a new change to the Space Station where you upgrade your ship. You are only allowed 4 weapons and 2 bombs at a time. On the left side of the screen you can change which weapon / bomb you would like equipped. Any weapon that is equipped but not actually upgraded on the right side will be greyed out to help visualize that you won't be able to use it. The same will apply for the right side if a weapon is upgraded but you didn't actually equip it on the left side. So choose wisely which weapons and bombs you would like to use!
What's Next?
Survive Mode - This will be similar to Arcade Mode, you start with nothing. Here you are given limited resources & no rocket regen. You will need to survive X amount of time in each level to advance to the next level. Every time you survive a level, you will be given a popup allowing you to choose 1 of 3 Ship Upgrade options. Each new Level takes a little more time and your rockets will be refilled. Don't have to defeat all the enemies or asteroids here, just need to survive and get out of harms way long enough to advance to the next level. This should make for some fun challenging gameplay. Expect to be able to play this new game mode sometime by May or June.
New Ship Upgrades - You can expect several new fun Ship Upgrades to come to the game in the next few months. These will be sprinkled throughout the various weekly updates to the game. Here are some of the various new upgrades in the works:
- Shield - A protective upgrade that temporarily prevents you from taking damage
- Score Multiplier - An upgrade that will increase the Score you get in the game at the cost of having the game be harder.
- New Weapon Options - Need I say more?
Fun Visual Mode Unlock - A fun new retro visual look is in the works for the game that can be unlocked. This will make the game look and feel like a classic game from the 70s & 80s.
Rocket is a Bullet Hell, High Stakes Arcade Shooter & Score Chaser. Use your skills to survive the onslaught of asteroids, enemies, black holes and the chaos of rockets and bombs everywhere. Upgrade your ship over time and enjoy the challenge. How high can you score?
Rocket is now available on Steam!
