🚀 Beta Testers Wanted for Asteroids: Trade Wars Edition! 🚀
Greetings, space adventurers! We're excited to unveil
Asteroids: Trade Wars Edition, a thrilling spin on the classic arcade shooter, blending asteroid-blasting action with interstellar trading and upgrades. We need
beta testers to dive in, test the game, and help us polish it into a galactic masterpiece. Ready to explore the cosmos? Read on!
What is Asteroids: Trade Wars Edition?
This game combines the fast-paced action of Asteroids with strategic trading and ship customization. Here's what's in store:
Blast Asteroids: Shoot asteroids to break them into smaller pieces and earn points.
Trade for Profit: Collect commodities (Ore, Equipment, Organics) from destroyed asteroids and trade them at ports or stardocks to earn credits.
Upgrade Your Ship: Spend credits to upgrade your ship’s level, fuel tank, cargo space, shields, or buy weapons like photon torpedoes, mines, or a cloaking device.
Face Enemies: Battle aliens and pirates, dodge their bullets, and watch out for black holes that pull you in.
High Score Leaderboard: Compete to get your 3-letter initials on the global high score list!
The game sports a retro green-glow aesthetic and runs in your browser, delivering arcade fun with a modern twist. (
NOT FOR MOBILE)
Current State: Work-in-Progress (Bugs Ahead!)
This is a
beta version, so expect some rough patches. You might run into:
Glitches when colliding with asteroids or enemies.
Issues with trading or docking at ports/stardocks.
Problems with the high score submission or display.
Occasional slowdowns or visual quirks.
We’re working hard to squash these bugs, but we need your help to spot them and suggest improvements. Your feedback will make the game shine!
How to Play
Controls:
W / Up Arrow: Thrust forward (uses fuel).
A / Left Arrow: Rotate left.
D / Right Arrow: Rotate right.
Space: Fire standard bullets.
X: Launch a photon torpedo (if purchased, deals more damage).
C: Drop a mine (if purchased, it explodes in a wide radius).
V: Activate cloaking device (if purchased, makes you invisible for a short time).
Gameplay Basics:
Objective: Destroy asteroids to earn points and collect commodities. Trade these at ports (marked “P”) or stardocks (marked “S”) to gain credits. Use credits to buy upgrades and fuel to keep exploring.
Fuel Management: Your ship consumes fuel when thrusting. If you run out, you’ll be towed to the nearest port for 100 credits (if you can afford it). No credits? It’s game over!
Shields: You start with one shield. Collisions with asteroids or enemies reduce shields. If shields hit zero, it’s game over.
Trading: Dock at ports/stardocks to buy or sell commodities. Prices vary, so buy low and sell high to maximize profits.
Upgrades: At stardocks, spend credits on better ships, bigger fuel tanks, more cargo space, extra shields, or special weapons.
Enemies and Hazards: Aliens chase you, pirates steal commodities, and black holes pull everything toward them. Stay sharp!
Scoring: Earn points by destroying asteroids (20-100 points based on size), enemies (250 points), or collecting items (10 points). Submit your score with a 3-letter name at game over.
What Happens When...
Out of Fuel: Your ship stops moving, and a tow ship is called (costs 100 credits). It pulls you to a nearby port or stardock. If you can’t pay, the game ends.
Shields Depleted: Collisions with asteroids, enemies, or their bullets reduce your shields. When shields reach zero, the game ends, and you can submit your score.
Docking: Fly into a port or stardock to trade or upgrade. You’re safe while docked, but ports/stardocks vanish after a while, so plan your visits.
Game Over: Enter your 3-letter initials to save your score to the leaderboard, then return to the start screen to try again.
Join the Beta Test!
Play the Game: Visit
Asteroids: TW Edition in a modern browser to jump in.
Report Bugs: Notice something off? Post here with details—what happened, what you were doing, and any errors. Screenshots are a huge help!
Share Feedback: Love the trading system? Want more enemies? Tell us how to make the game better.
Compete: Aim for the top of the leaderboard and brag about your high score!
Why Test With Us?
By joining the beta, you’ll:
Experience a unique mix of arcade shooting and trading strategy.
Help shape a game that could become a community hit.
Get your initials on the leaderboard for all to see!
Hop aboard, beta testers! Let’s blast asteroids, trade smart, and conquer the stars together. Reply below to sign up or share your feedback.
Launch into the void! 🌌
