Clara Gale ✈️ NS 0.4.0 out now!

A quick look at the new collateral damage system, for when you're making air strikes in the city streets and you, uh...miss slightly.
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday #NovaSquadron

#NovaSquadron Alpha Demo 0.4.0 just released NOW on Steam! Take the Valkyrie for a spin through two brand-new urban combat missions, both above and below a vast floating cityship in the skies of Jupiter.
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Blow stuff up here: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...

reposting so everyone knows whose fault this is

A screenshot of the end of Nova Squadron's most recent patch notes, reading: "So what's next? 0.4.0 finishes setting up most of the systems needed to make Nova Squadron a solid gameplay proof-of-concept - mission generation, aircraft choices and upgrades, ground combat, and so on. From here on, then, it's time to move away from the core gameplay loop and start making Nova Squadron more of a fully-fledged, detailed game in 0.5.0: - Better progression between missions - More sophisticated options and decision-making - Embedded lore and narrative - Characters you can talk to and build relationships with! For now though, we hope you enjoy flying the Valkyrie, experimenting with its weapons, and weaving between skyscrapers in Alpha Demo 0.4.0!"

After each update, I start working on the biggest features for the next one - there's a lot of setup to do, so there won't be any new gameplay vids for a few weeks.

Here's a peek at what I'm working on, from the 0.4.0 patch notes: (store.steampowered.com/news/app/182...)
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stuff about aggressors

Indie Highlight 002: Aggressors F.A.C., Modern Jet Fighters Online The second post in our newest series is the start of collaboration with Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen.

Our next entry of the Indie Highlight Series is here! Interviews with the devs of Aggressors F.A.C. and Modern Jet Fighters Online with the formal introduction of 'FlyAwayNow'. #indiegame #flightsim

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You might have spotted in the #NovaSquadron 0.4.0 trailer that I managed to get some better cityship models crammed in there right before release! Here's a better look at them.
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Speaking of 0.4.0, you can play it here: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...

Just did a quick run on this and yeah, this is good times.

Also, shooting the bulkhead targets activated my neurons like nothing else this week.

Usually holds stable at 45-50 fps docked on mine! (A bit lower in the new city missions but I’m working on it)

Thanks! It’s a modified version of the Horizon Zero cloud tech ( advances.realtimerendering.com/s2015/The%20... )

Basically it’s a 100% density cloud layer with wispy bits that move in two directions at once (like scrolling water effects)

Can't wait for the #ProjectRedSun demo? Play Nova Squadron now and quench your thirst for going fast and kicking ass today!

Nova Squadron - 0.4.0 - The Ride of the Valkyrie - Steam News Take the brand-new aircraft for a spin through ground-attack missions new and old!

Read the patch notes: store.steampowered.com/news/app/182...

Watch the trailer with more pixels: youtu.be/NYRS6e0EMnk

#NovaSquadron Alpha Demo 0.4.0 just released NOW on Steam! Take the Valkyrie for a spin through two brand-new urban combat missions, both above and below a vast floating cityship in the skies of Jupiter.
#gamedev #indiedev

Blow stuff up here: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...

there's a long-running gag where every time I rig a mecha for any reason, I have to make it do a terrible dance before it can go into the game
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Blooper time!

When I was adding in ground unit movement for last week's #NovaSquadron Screenshot Saturday, I made a, uh, tiny mistake with the code they use to turn corners and face targets.

It caused this.
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Revisiting the way enemy planes get fatigued. They'll still start to make shallower turns over time, but should be able to keep avoiding the floating islands a bit better now #gamedev #flightsim

Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen Joins Indie Highlight Flight Game Series Producer and co-writer of Project Wingman turned indie flight game producer joins the Indie Highlight Series.

Project Wingman producer turned indie flight game producer Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen (@flyawaynow.bsky.social) joins up with SkywardFM to expand indie flight game series with exclusive content. #indiegame #flightsim ‬

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Nova Squadron on Steam Dive straight into Jupiter's atmosphere and take down vast flying fortresses from within in fast-paced, arcade flight combat. Losing your plane is just a setback - return with an upgraded replacement ...

(specifically this store page: store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...)

New box art for #NovaSquadron 0.4.0, coming soon to a store page near you!
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Nova Squadron on Steam Dive straight into Jupiter's atmosphere and take down vast flying fortresses from within in fast-paced, arcade flight combat. Losing your plane is just a setback - return with an upgraded replacement ...

Wishlist Nova Squadron on Steam to try this out when 0.4.0 launches in a week's time!
store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...

I wasn't happy with the way Hover Mode felt in #NovaSquadron 's city missions, so I made some quick changes that made it feel like a whole other game:
- Movement is now camera-relative
- R3 to lock on
- Right stick switches targets while locked on
#gamedev #indiedev #screenshotsaturday

We're less than a couple of weeks away from 0.4.0 releasing now, so it's really important that I keep any changes I make small and self-contained to reduce the chance of bugs sneaking in.

...changing the way the entire UI navigation system works counts, right?
yeah it'll be fiiiiiine

is it able to carry strange A-10/Tornado hybrids? asking for a friend

what if instead of the harrier it was called the carrier and instead of having gunpods it had fun pods (it picks you up and throws you)

geez, look at the absolute state of that A-10 on the right, who in their right mind would make something like that

We have been cooking with @flyawaynow.bsky.social to prepare something nice for you. Be on the lookout, more details on July 21st~! #flightsim

Replays are done.

TRUE

Nova Squadron on Steam Dive straight into Jupiter's atmosphere and take down vast flying fortresses from within in fast-paced, arcade flight combat. Losing your plane is just a setback - return with an upgraded replacement ...

wishlist nova squadron on steam if you want more gameplay with your plane game devlogs

follow my writer on bluesky if you want more terrible jokes with your plane game devlogs
store.steampowered.com/app/1826830/...

I'm very proud to present @crowwmonarch.bsky.social's first writing work for #NovaSquadron, the Urban Defense briefing! This is one of the two new city missions coming to 0.4.0.
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