ORBITAL VANGUARD, a vertical arcade shooter built for an AI game jam

PHAZE@PHAZE_001

I built a game to bring back the feeling of our childhood arcade days.

Introducing ORBITAL VANGUARD: UFO DEFENSE 🚀

Remember when arcade games could keep us hooked for an entire evening? The glowing screens, laser sounds, intense gameplay, and friendly competition to beat the highest score. Those were the days when gaming was simple, exciting, and unforgettable.

I wanted to bring that nostalgic feeling back, so I created ORBITAL VANGUARD, my entry for the @loadoutprotocol AI Game Competition.

It’s a fast-paced vertical arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter jet against waves of UFOs, incoming asteroids, and relentless enemy fire.

Dodge attacks, fire back, collect power-ups, build combos, defeat challenging bosses, and climb the leaderboard.

You can also customize your experience by choosing your jet, selecting your preferred color, and entering your name before the battle begins.

No complicated tutorials. No unnecessary distractions. Just pure arcade action and the thrill of saying, “One more round.”

I built this game for everyone who misses those classic arcade moments and for anyone ready to experience the fun for the first time.

Think you can beat my high score?

Jump in and give it a shot.

⛓️‍💥 Link 👇