Controls:

Game BoyActionKeyboard
StartStart gameEnter
D-PadMenu selection, cursor movementW,A,S,D or Arrow Keys
Confirm selectionZ, J or Alt
BCancel selectionX, K or Ctrl
SelectSave gameShift

Space Shipper is a short prototype about trading water in space. Water is both your fuel and your cargo. This Space Shipper prototype was made in GB Studio 3.1.0 for GBJam11, the theme being "Space". 

Fly from station to station, buying and selling water for profit. Upgrade your ship to increase your range and water capacity. Finish the game by buying a travel licence at West Field Canyon.

Artwork made in GIMP and Tiled. Music made in GB Studio.

StatusPrototype
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(3 total ratings)
AuthorRobert Doman
GenreStrategy
Made withGB Studio, Tiled, GIMP
Tags2D, Game Boy, Homebrew, Indie, Pixel Art, Retro, Sci-fi, Short, Singleplayer, Space
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Touchscreen
AccessibilitySubtitles

Download

Download
SpaceShipper.pocket 256 kB
Download
SpaceShipper.gb 256 kB

Install instructions

This game is not an executable. It is a Game Boy ROM to be played on a Game Boy or with an emulator. Using the .pocket file, you can also more easily play it on your Analogue Pocket!

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I love the hyperspace jump. Great art and nice feel to it. Got all the core elements to be expanded on.

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Yeah the hyper jump came out great! I definitely want to expand of these ideas!

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A really satisfying experience! Like a delicious little video game hors d'oeuvre, a tiny sample of a really fun concept. Well done!

Thank you so much for playing! I'm glad you liked this little sample!