My new game, Lots of Tanks 3D is a retro first-person shooter based on my previous Lots of Tanks games. (You don't have to play them.) The goal of each level is to destroy a bunch of enemies (and three bosses) designed to be distinct, unique, and memorable.

One enemy I'm really proud of is the turret. Unlike tanks, turrets are hitscan enemies, meaning when they shoot you, their bullets hit you instantly and you can't dodge them. In some games hitscan enemies can feel unfair and like the game is taking away health for no reason. This is usually fixed by regenerating the player's health over time. This leads to the player always being at max health, which stops the player from making many interesting decisions (eg. the "Explosive Medkits" upgrade in Lots of Tanks 3D). To solve this problem, I simply made turrets drop a small medkit. This replenishes the health of a single turret hit, so turrets are like a mini timing challenge, making you prioritize destroying them as quickly as possible. You can even shoot turrets that haven't spotted you yet for a small health boost!

Another cool design decision is the inclusion of difficulty modes. Difficulty modes are shortcuts that start you in later worlds, skipping levels but also helpful shops that make the game easier. There are three worlds and three difficulty modes. They are unlocked one after the other, so you have to experience the full game first. Each one you beat adds a star to the main menu!

Have fun playing Lots of Tanks 3D!