Pop pop (Playdate)

Devlog

• Playdate OS 2.0 version
  May 06, 2023 by therussianbeargame

  There is a new OS version of the Playdate out (OS 2.0) and in order to run Pop-Pop on OS 2.0 you have to upgrade to the 1.11 version. Happy popping :)... Continue reading
• It's beginning to look like Christmas!
  November 27, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  And so the christmas season is upon us again, I thought I'd brighten the mood of my lovely "Pop pop" players out there with a winter theme! We've gotten a lot of snow here in Stockholm where I live, h... Continue reading

  
• Blowfish boss added!
  September 20, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  The blowfish boss has finally been added! You will encounter him if you can live through 5 waves. The blowfish shoots spikes at you and has a pounce attack mode (the blowfish starts blinking when this... Continue reading

  
• Handdrawn background now available!
  September 12, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  The new background is available in version 1.8! I'm very happy to give the game a more polished look, hope you enjoy the new look as well!... Continue reading

  
• New handdrawn background!
  September 11, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  We've got a new handdrawn background! I'm gonna release it in a an update real soon!... Continue reading

  
• Blowfish like a boss!
  September 09, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Working on the first boss for the game - a magnificent blowfish! I got some ideas for it myself but I'd be super happy to hear what you guys have to say as well... Continue reading

  
• The dopefish lives!
  August 27, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Hooray - an easter egg has been added! If you start the game on the 15th december, you'll get to play a version with the dopefish (you can manually change the date on your play date console). So what... Continue reading

  
• Online Leaderboard!
  July 29, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Hooray, we got ourselves an online leaderboard! That means you can now post your highscores to the webpage using a simple QR-code and a code generated by the game to upload your scores and let the wor... Continue reading

  
• How hard do you want it?
  July 24, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  A small but welcome addition - choosing the difficulty level! So what is the difference between the difficulty levels? * Number of enemies spawned initially * Number of enemies added once a level is c... Continue reading

  
• Mesmerizing menu added!
  June 26, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  We desperately needed a proper main menu. I find this "surfing title" quite soothing - enjoy! I'm probably gonna try and work on some sort of a boss for the next update so keep your eyes open for that... Continue reading

  
• Evil snakey-eely guy!
  June 18, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Today I've added a snake (or eel... or worm :) He is quite slow moving but can show up in the worst time forcing you to move when your already in a tough spot!... Continue reading

  
• Water snake/eel/worm enemy :)
  June 17, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Working on adding a snake, or an eel... Or is it a worm? :) Any ways, this guy will crawl round the circle forcing you to avoid him. Think it could be a nice little addition to the fauna of enemies!... Continue reading

  
• Squids and bouncing shots!
  June 12, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  We now got squids and an additional weapon - bouncing projectiles! Pop pop away :)... Continue reading

  
• Send in the squids!
  June 10, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  Everyone loves a squid - right? I always thought their floaty motion was soothing. The squids will probably show up in a build real soon :)... Continue reading

  
• Rocket and bonus items released!
  June 09, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  There is now a version (Latest version) that features the rocket weapon Rockets are given in bonus items like this one: They give you either the rocket, an extra life or some extra score. I've also up... Continue reading

  
• Bonus items and super weapons!
  June 08, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  I'm working on implementing a rocket, its almost there! I'm also working on adding bonus items that will appear at random that you can collect to get super weapons, extra lifes and score boosters as w... Continue reading

  
• Highscore and a proper splash screen!
  June 07, 2022 by therussianbeargame

  We've finally got a proper start up splash screen, menu icons! Looks a lot nicer dose'nt it? I've also added support for saving your highscore, so now you know what to aim for next time you play! I mu... Continue reading

  
• Bossa nova gets cranking on the playdate :)
  June 06, 2022 by therussianbeargame#playdate, #1-bit, #monochrome

  A proper update! Fishes are now able to chase you so watch out :) There is also a casual bossa nova music track to go along! And of course, you can now control the player using the crank! Enjoy and ha... Continue reading