Chronoblazer

What is it?

Chronoblazer is a 2D, side scrolling shoot-em-up with an upgradeable ship, set in a time loop. Collect resources and defeat deadly foes, all while outrunning a cataclysmic blast.

Chronoblazer blends the fast paced action of an arcade shooter, the exploration and gated progression of a Metroidvania, and the run-based, upgrade focused experience of a rogue-lite.

Explore a hand crafted world as you upgrade your ship, and your own skills, to increase your chances of survival. The game is being designed to support different play styles and skill levels, with an open ended approach to progression.

How far along is it?

Chronoblazer has been in development since early 2022 using Game Maker. It is primarily a solo effort by Adam McDonald (https://adammcd.com) with music and sound effects by Juan Santana. All elements of the game are pre-alpha and subject to change. This is a hobby project for the time being, worked on in the spare moments of our busy lives. If all goes well, it will be released commercially in some form.

Currently, we are targeting a playable vertical slice demo by the end of 2024.

Does it have a story?

Yes! Details on the story will be shared in future updates. The journey of the player character and the state of the world are important parts of the game.