Jetpac
A downloadable game
Program by Steve Watson and Gordon King
Sprites and Graphics by Ric Lumb
Based on "Jetpac" from the ZX Spectrum.
Copyright (c) 1983 A.C.G./Ultimate Play the Game Ltd
This remake Copyright (c) Space-Time Productions 2024
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The Aim
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The 'Acme Interstellar Transport Company' is delivering spaceship kits to various planets in the solar system throughout the Galaxy; and as chief test pilot, all you have to do is assemble the Rockets, and thrust on to your next destination.
As you don't often get the chance of a free trip across the Galaxy, this is a great opportunity to get rich! Stop off on several planets on your journey, collect the odd sack of precious gems, elements or gold, and take them back with you.
Sounds simple doesn't it?!
But before you make yourself the richest person in the whole Universe, remember to refuel your Spaceship - with 6 fuel pods - every time you land on a planet. Any other goodies you collect are yours to keep.
Upon landing, you will find yourself equipped with the very latest Hydrovac Jet Pac, which can automatically air lift almost any rocket stage, fuel pod or valuables that you care to land upon, and release them over the rocket ship base. Don't forget your mega powerful, Quad Photon Laser Phasers can blast any nasty, mean aliens who might object to your visit.
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I feel like the game is starting off too difficult. Possibly slow down the meteorites?
after shooting the initial fluffy dudes on level 2, they tend to diminish to just 1 hostile, and then to none. Not sure if this is just a v2 thing, or if it was like this in v1.20 as well. Just noticed it now. Also on level 3, the objects that drop from the top began to get stuck at the top of the screen.
Thank you, I will look into this 👍 - Steve
Fixed! - Steve
Level 3 is okay now, but level 2 still has the aliens not respawning after shooting them a few times, leaving the battlefield empty while you fuel up. Also Level 4 after losing a life, jetman doesn't respawn to continue playing. Also on the main menu now, option 2 also starts the game. On the game over screen (when I died before lvl 4) it would not return to the menu. Nice work on adding the controller support, if you choose no however, it still enables controller, and keyboard doesn't work. I noticed your comment about not wanting to tinker with it to much, as it may break. Seems it might have a little bit. 👍
Haha, I think I might just get you to big test the entire game for me.,.seems that it needs it!
Very odd about the lack of respawning as it seemed to work after I'd made some adjustments.
I'll have another play around with it later. - Steve
Ok, pretty sure I've sorted it...plus a few other bits....(no music on Level 4 either)... - Steve
Can you add joystick support?
I will try at some point. This is a revamp of a very old remake and if I tinker with things too much it might break it completely! - Steve
Hi, I have now added controller support. You get the option to use a controller at the start of each new game. Hope this helps! - Steve
Thanks! It makes the game more playable.