Greetings!

If you like calm, space-themed games, check out Weird Galaxy!
Explore a static, randomly generated universe with no bounds.
Enjoy!

~NinjaNic

Game:
http://www.kongregate.com/games/NinjaNic/weird-galaxy

Short Video: (Warning: Extremely High Quality.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH3D-QNEqS4

Well it looks nice so far, but it'd be cool if you added at least one more thing besides flying. And maybe sound?

Is it a WIP or is this it?

As always, it's fun to see your games pop up!

I love the visual depth of the game. I also love how the planet names fade in and out. I am a little disappointed that you can't crash into the planets, though. If I can't shoot aliens or something, I at least want to be able to commit suicide in grand fashion.

All is all, another fun little game, another learning experience for you on your way to being a world-class programmer!

Many people have told me that the rocket needs to be able to crash into planets. In that case, this might still be a WIP. But for now, this is what you get. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the game, even if it only was for a minute or two. And thanks a lot for the feedback!

Sorry for the bump but I added a small update. Basically I just found a music track that suited it perfectly. In my opinion. Hope you like it!

ok. So the new music is great. A couple questions though:

1. Are the planet names from a predetermined array of names or are they randomly generated?

(and if they're randomly generated),

2. Are you using the same random name generator code from your map random name generator that you used in several of your maps?

also, is this map infinite, random off-screen generation, or a predefined wrap around map?

Well you were right about the music. It was a perfect fit.

This is a nice little game. Being a player who needs an objective, however, I quickly got bored. Are you planning to add anything else in the future?

Are the planet names from a predetermined array of names or are they randomly generated?

They are randomly generated.

Are you using the same random name generator code from your map random name generator that you used in several of your maps?

Good guess. Yes, it's pretty much the same thing.

is this map infinite, random off-screen generation, or a predefined wrap around map?

It's a continuous off-screen generation, but if planets become extremely far from the center, I delete them just to keep the game running smoothly.

Well you were right about the music. It was a perfect fit.

Thanks!

Are you planning to add anything else in the future?

Yes, I really want to add more stuff to this game, but I'm not sure exactly what. One of my ideas was adding an inventory system; you can find items on planets to trade with other planets. If you guys have any ideas, I'd appreciate to hear them!

Thanks all for the nice feedback.

Not exactly the same genre, but if you're looking for an interesting trade mechanic for a game, you may want to check out Caravaneer 2 (http://www.kongregate.com/games/sugarfreegames/caravaneer-2 or http://www.gamesofhonor.com/caravaneer-2).

You can now purchase planets with a currency called influence. (Gained by landing on new planets.) I changed my path from trade, to more of a "resources gathering" kind of game. Later, I will make planets that you purchased give off materials or elements that you can use to buy stuff. Not really sure where I will go after that.