- Starr Mazer: DSP - July Update, "Shinegunner" - 2 August 2019
Into the SPACE GATE! Greetings, Pilots! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26028032%2F86c1ba3104f79aad2247f6cf5f2be0978095a330.png We're back! In your face and on your feeds, and this time we're coming with a whole new level draft for you to chunk and plunk your SHMUPPY minds at! Along with a number of upgrades, patches and bug-fixes, this time we're stepping out of Act I and into-- Act II: Cracking the Heavens, Shaking the Stars It's official! Not only are we continually upgrading our existing content and engine, we're beginning our monthly release of content new content! One level draft a month, until we're done with them. Then, all 9 levels done, we revise revise revise, pump them with juice, and release a tight, tweaks, amazing game experience to you. We're proud to give you an Early Access peek at-- ActII, Level 1 - "Reducto ad Absurdum" https://steamc…
- Starr Mazer: DSP - June Hotfix 01, "Dolarhyde" - 29 June 2019
A Fast-Fire Update Straight at Your Face! Greetings, Pilots! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26028032%2F658d792d9158d46881db7f6d02f9bf5d2407d64e.png We're coming in hot with a quick end of the month update! A few new features, a couple of re-jiggers and a bunch of bugs squashed for you. What's in it? Tons of new pilot character species! Fixed fatal crash referencing mouse clicks when the mouse wasn't being clicked Fixed crash during firing of the Refract Engine weapon Improved fluidity of logo animations at start of game Logo animations are now skippable with start/enter/escape Fixed fatal crash during credits sequence Improved credits sequence readability Added Digital Tribe Games logo to credits sequence Added “Made With GameMaker Studio” to credits sequence Several controls related bug fixes Build version is now displayed on all screens for easier bug…
- Starr Mazer: DSP is Back in Action! - 17 June 2019
Thrusters Engage! Greetings Pilots! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F26028032%2F2d6530959efd583b7b0b01d9e70787ad8bc4a29d.png Our new logo. It has WINGS MADE OUT OF GUNS! It's been a long and complicated interesting road, but Starr Mazer: DSP is back in action with a new and improved engine, new gameplay mechanics, new pilots, new ship parts, new enemy designs, new bosses and an overflowing trove of things to come! We've got a new dev team in SubPixel Studios, a new distribution partner in Digital Tribe, a new art team in DieMango, Valery Kim and domino99 and new music & sounds from SIXIXIX, Parker Luis Can't Lose and Hunter Jacob Pierce. And, of course, Imagos Softworks is in the pilot seat, pointing at aliens to shoot and space gates to blast through. Hitting the Ground, Punching the Sky https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F%25E2%2580%25A6
- Pixel Game Maker MV - Now on Weekly Sale - 30 October 2018
Hi Playism fans! We are happy to announce that this week, we'll be offering Pixel Game Maker MV - the latest entry in the Maker series, currently being distributed by Playism - at a 20% off discount for our Weekly Sale. https://store.steampowered.com/app/837510/Pixel_Game_Maker_MV__MV/ Pixel Game Maker MV allows you to create all sorts of original games without any programming ability required whatsoever. For example, you could even create your own version of La-Mulana 2! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F4097deb099abaff3caf4dbd8593059e570f6c4f5.jpg *This image features a boss battle created using Pixel Game Maker MV. Pixel Game Maker MV is currently in Early Access, and we're in the process of gathering feedback and requests from many of our players. Don't miss this opportunity to give the title a spin! We hope you enjoy Pixel Game Maker MV! Oth…
- Tokyo Game Show Sales and Announcements! - 20 September 2018
Tokyo Game Show has started! Playism is not only exhibiting some awesome games, but we are also joining up with Steam to hold some Tokyo Game Show Sales for everyone worldwide to join in! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F3eee776fe0e4ee8c08c44802f9b3fe3a10f3eb48.jpg Find the full list of Playism titles on Sale here! As well as a huge selection of games on Sale, Playism is also proud to present our upcoming games and projects! CINERIS SOMNIA CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world. Coming Soon to Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/752470/CINERIS_SOMNIA/ Star Sky 3 In the starry light of the sky above, a story is waiting to unfold. Explore the final chapter of the Blue Moon saga, coming soon to Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/933770/Star_Sky_3___3/ N1RV Ann-A (Japanese Only) Cyberpunk Ba…
- Weekly Sales have begun! - 17 July 2018
Hi All This week we have set a huge selection of Playism games on Sale! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F841006ca82f7adc7845d471903c488828be77bef.jpg Check out the full list of all the Playism titles that are currently on sale! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F6d304f0bfe4f5de30642199c90faf8cf5b32cc8d.png See sales on the Playism Publisher Page. See sales on the Playism Blog.
- Steam Summer Sales! - 22 June 2018
The Steam Summer Sales have begun! Start this summer with a splash by grabbing some exciting indie games from Playism! See all the exciting Playism titles on Sale Today we have set Starr Mazer: DSP on sale for 30% off! Fifteen years after humanity’s glorious victory over the pacifist G’ell, the aliens have returned with a fleet and the unabashed hatred for humans they need to use it. Lock and load with the last remnants of mankind’s resistance in DSP, a retro-sexy, roguelike SHMUP set in the Starr Mazer universe! https://store.steampowered.com/app/462100 Check out all the Playism titles on sale here: Steam Summer Sales 2018 feat. Playism Join our Steam Publisher Page for all our latest updates: Playism Publisher Page
- Starr Mazer: DSP Joins the Holiday Sales! - 22 December 2017
The holiday sales have kicked off on Steam, and we have added Starr Mazer: DSP to the festive activities! Fifteen years after humanity’s glorious victory over the pacifist G’ell, the aliens have returned with a fleet and the unabashed hatred for humans they need to use it. Lock and load with the last remnants of mankind’s resistance in DSP, a retro-sexy, roguelike SHMUP set in the Starr Mazer universe! Grab Starr Mazer: DSP now for 30% off! http://store.steampowered.com/app/462100/Starr_Mazer_DSP/ For more sales, check out the Playism blog! Vote for your favourite 2017 Playism release now!
- Starr Mazer: DSP Joins the Holiday Sales! - 22 December 2017
The holiday sales have kicked off on Steam, and we have added Starr Mazer: DSP to the festive activities! Fifteen years after humanity’s glorious victory over the pacifist G’ell, the aliens have returned with a fleet and the unabashed hatred for humans they need to use it. Lock and load with the last remnants of mankind’s resistance in DSP, a retro-sexy, roguelike SHMUP set in the Starr Mazer universe! Grab Starr Mazer: DSP now for 30% off! http://store.steampowered.com/app/462100/Starr_Mazer_DSP/ For more sales, check out the Playism blog! Vote for your favourite 2017 Playism release now!
- DSP is back! - 11 July 2017
We will post more detailed info soon, but the long and short of it is this: STARR MAZER: DSP is finally available on Steam again! GET BACK MEOWT THERE PILOTS!
- DSP is back! - 11 July 2017
We will post more detailed info soon, but the long and short of it is this: STARR MAZER: DSP is finally available on Steam again! GET BACK MEOWT THERE PILOTS!
- Regarding Starr Mazer: DSP - 23 February 2017
The game is currently unavailable due to a copyright infringement claim of assets reported towards Imagos Softworks, the copyright holder / developer of Starr Mazer: DSP. We are confirming the situation with Imagos Softworks, then will update everyone as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize to all the users who had trouble and was worried about the sudden closing of the store page. PLAYISM
- Regarding Starr Mazer: DSP - 23 February 2017
The game is currently unavailable due to a copyright infringement claim of assets reported towards Imagos Softworks, the copyright holder / developer of Starr Mazer: DSP. We are confirming the situation with Imagos Softworks, then will update everyone as soon as possible. We sincerely apologize to all the users who had trouble and was worried about the sudden closing of the store page. PLAYISM
- Major Update For Levels 4 and 5 in the BETA Branch! - 18 November 2016
Ahoy Mazers, We've been working hard on some serious level 4 and 5 updates, which you can now test in the BETA branch. You can jump right to those levels by pressing 4 or 5 from the title screen. Keep in mind all graphics are placeholder, and there are no new sound effects either. This is just a gameplay prototype. More animations, sfx and polish are in the works. Let us know what you think in the forums!
- Major Update For Levels 4 and 5 in the BETA Branch! - 18 November 2016
Ahoy Mazers, We've been working hard on some serious level 4 and 5 updates, which you can now test in the BETA branch. You can jump right to those levels by pressing 4 or 5 from the title screen. Keep in mind all graphics are placeholder, and there are no new sound effects either. This is just a gameplay prototype. More animations, sfx and polish are in the works. Let us know what you think in the forums!
- Contest #2 : Halloween Boss Rush! - 25 October 2016
Ahoy Mazers, There's a new contest to sink your claws into - HALLOWEEN BOSS RUSH! Make sure you have the latest version - 0.396 and type TRICKS on the title screen to unlock it. Here is the low down: Starr Mazer: DSP Halloween Boss Rush Contest - October 24th - 31st 2016 The G’ell are sending their biggest and baddest vessels to take down Thearsa CP-IX! Command your DSP Squadron and blast them out of the sky! Play Starr Mazer: DSP on Steam and type in the code “tricks” at the title screen to start the special Halloween Boss Rush mode! Assemble your squad and compete against your friends and the world for the fastest time! Beware! Losing pilots will penalize your time! Your best run will automatically be entered onto the Steam Leaderboards. http://steamcommunity.com/stats/462100/leaderboards/1489194/ The top three pilots will win prizes! What are you waiting for? Get out there and make t…
- Contest #2 : Halloween Boss Rush! - 25 October 2016
Ahoy Mazers, There's a new contest to sink your claws into - HALLOWEEN BOSS RUSH! Make sure you have the latest version - 0.396 and type TRICKS on the title screen to unlock it. Here is the low down: Starr Mazer: DSP Halloween Boss Rush Contest - October 24th - 31st 2016 The G’ell are sending their biggest and baddest vessels to take down Thearsa CP-IX! Command your DSP Squadron and blast them out of the sky! Play Starr Mazer: DSP on Steam and type in the code “tricks” at the title screen to start the special Halloween Boss Rush mode! Assemble your squad and compete against your friends and the world for the fastest time! Beware! Losing pilots will penalize your time! Your best run will automatically be entered onto the Steam Leaderboards. http://steamcommunity.com/stats/462100/leaderboards/1489194/ The top three pilots will win prizes! What are you waiting for? Get out there and make t…
- Contest #1 : SKORE ATTACK! - 4 October 2016
Hello Mazers, Announcing the first official DSP contest: SKORE ATTACK! With the latest update we also snuck in a special beefed up version of level 1 for you to test your skills on. Official rules and prizes are here : starrmazer.com/contest Here are the basics: 1. Open Starr Mazer: DSP on Steam - make sure you are on the latest default branch (version 0.382 or above) 2. At the title screen type in the code: topdog 3. Enlist your squad and battle the G’ell. Unused SK:ORE will be added to your total end SK:ORE. 4. High SK:OREs are registered on the Steam Leaderboard automatically when you finish either by completing the level or losing all of your pilots Feel free to try multiple times for the highest SK:ORE. High SK:OREs must be be submitted before October 14th at 5pm PDT to be eligible to win. Here is the official leaderboard: http://steamcommunity.com/stats/462100/leaderboards/1463981…
- Contest #1 : SKORE ATTACK! - 4 October 2016
Hello Mazers, Announcing the first official DSP contest: SKORE ATTACK! With the latest update we also snuck in a special beefed up version of level 1 for you to test your skills on. Official rules and prizes are here : starrmazer.com/contest Here are the basics: 1. Open Starr Mazer: DSP on Steam - make sure you are on the latest default branch (version 0.382 or above) 2. At the title screen type in the code: topdog 3. Enlist your squad and battle the G’ell. Unused SK:ORE will be added to your total end SK:ORE. 4. High SK:OREs are registered on the Steam Leaderboard automatically when you finish either by completing the level or losing all of your pilots Feel free to try multiple times for the highest SK:ORE. High SK:OREs must be be submitted before October 14th at 5pm PDT to be eligible to win. Here is the official leaderboard: http://steamcommunity.com/stats/462100/leaderboards/1463981…
- Update - V. 0.3.8 - Now Live in BETA Branch - 21 September 2016
Greetings Pilots, Apologies for the delay in updates - we needed a little bit of downtime from the crazy crunch leading up to launch, but we're back on it and shaping things up. So, we just pushed version 0.3.8 to the BETA branch. This is officially "ACT 1 Polish, Round 1". Here is what has changed: updated default bullets fix sniper graphics, fire less frequent, slight reduction in power remove crumbles from asteroid graphics giant enemy plasma balls should not be destroyable adjusted intro timing return kamikaze raiders to original color more warning time on huge asteroids reduce death blossom power - it’s OP big cyclone drone should shoot plasma balls more attention brought to warnings more enemy events for 1-1 more enemy events for 1-2 more enemy events for 1-3 updated grid background in options screen speed fx when passing through space gate rings weapon previews in the shop cannon…
