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Too many pointless firework effects cluttering the screen obscuring where you are firing made it a game of eye-strain.
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It seems as there is no "low" particle level... And it's too much for my computer handle right now. I can't keep up with the four inner sun-guards due to lag. I'd love a "Particle level: off"-option :D
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I remember playing this back in 2008 and it was really hard. was super easy this time. but that could also have to do with the fact i played it on a laptop back then.
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This was a really fun game, it's fast paced and I curse whenever I see "the enemy has upgraded" or "the space station is receiving heavy damage". I don't curse unless I feel involved, and this game kept me involved. I also loved chasing down the gold orbs xD
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Why do they keep doing BotD's on games that are old? "Badge of the day for Sept, 2014? Make it a game from Sept 2008." Not that I don't appreciate when it's a GOOD game like this one lol 5/5
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This game is awful. Zoom out and get some graphics. Oh know the gradient balls are attacking. Don't even want the badge. You die some times, then you loose, what?
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i dont know if it is just me, but the game became easier after my allies stopped spawning
maybe cause now i actually got ether
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Faster but riskier: Seems ally kills=no ether; Move closer to enemy, keep at least 2 on your screen at all times (stay away from gold suns). Upgrade Cannon 2x, then Smart Missile. You should get Smart Missile before enemy upgrades or right after. If you're good at controls, you can start killing golds. Upgrade Shield 1, Cannon 1, Triple Shot as you get enough ether. Kill outer golds: get close to one and try to keep gold between you and the other enemies (this way, Smart missiles hit gold and main weapon can kill other enemies). Stay close to gold until you kill it. Next upgrades: max Cannon, Engine 1, Secondary. Middle golds are trickiest so you can farm upgrades until confident or kill them by 1st getting close and try to stay close as long as you can. Focus fire until it dies. Clear other enemies afterwards (many will be trailing behind you).
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I think my one complaint would be the lack of station health meter. Ok, it's taking heavy damage, that's great but 1. where and 2. how much can it take? Also, making it more clear that you can lose station parts would be helpful. I didn't realize that until I had lost 2 cannons.
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@bloodbasher and of use to Terenes The best use of your early points is upgrading your allies. It's your allies that keep your base cannons and base alive, not you. With the first two Ally upgrades in place you can ignore them for a while, just make your third Ally upgrade before they do.
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GUIDE: You definitely need triple shot and maxed cannon to win, and as for other upgrades, get them based on your needs. If you're dying too fast, buy shield shield. If you can't keep up with the oranges, get engines. as one comment said, try to stay in between the mother and the base if you are trying to collect ether. I got the badge with full cannon, full shields, triple shot, without ever having to upgrade the allies or the base, and less than full engine, but your needs may differ. Finally just remember that when the enemy upgrades, that means more things to shoot for ether. Hope this helps!!
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@kenmendor512 I thought the same thing at first, but the problem was I was moving and so are the enemies (of course), making them move to fast to hit. Basically no kills = no ether = loss. Staying in one place between the space station and the mother ship made it much easier. Concentrate on upgrading your allies and your cannon first and the game really isn't that difficult, it just takes a while.