picosonic / js13k-2021

JS13KGames entry for 2021

js13k-2021

JS13KGames entry for 2021, theme is "SPACE".

Airspace Alpha Zulu

You are a test pilot in the navy and are out on operations testing an experimental new jet, callsign Alpha Zulu. Your task is to launch from the aircraft carrier, fly around and then safely land back on the carrier. Use cursor keys/WASD/gamepad to fly, Q/E lateral adjustments, PageUp/PageDown throttle. Speed is shown on the HUD on the left in knots, altitude on the right in feet, compass at the top. Slow to about 60 knots, then make your landing approach. Good luck.

Stuff I managed to add

Tools used

• Ubuntu OS
• vim text editor (also gedit a bit)
• Visual Studio Code
• meld visual diff/merge
• MeshLab 3D model viewer
• YUI Compressor JS/CSS compressor
• Google closure compiler JS minifier
• advzip (uses 7-Zip deflate to compress further)

Stuff I'd have done with more time

• Intro and cutscene animation sequences
• Top Gun inspired SVG font
• Increase the size of the game world
• Add procgen clouds
• Add the sun with lens flare
• Wheels
• Flaps/ailerons
• Fix 3D engine, still showing some clipping and Z order issues
• Missions to do whilst airbourne
• Fix jet pitch
• 1st person mode
• Collision detection
• Weapons
• Dog fighting