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{{Infobox video game
|title = SketchFighter 4000 Alpha
| title = SketchFighter 4000 Alpha
|image =
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|developer = [[Lost Minds]]<br />[[Ambrosia Software]]
| developer = Lost Minds
|publisher = [[Ambrosia Software]]
| publisher = [[Ambrosia Software]]<br>Lost Minds (Revival)
|designer = Lars Gäfvert
| designer = Lars Gäfvert
|engine =
| engine =
|released = 2006-12-01
| released = November 30, 2006
|genre = [[Shoot 'em up#Scrolling shooters|scrolling shooter]]
| genre = [[Scrolling shooter]], [[Metroidvania]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|modes = single and multiplayer modes
|platforms = [[Mac OS X]]
| platforms = [[Mac OS X]]
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'''''SketchFighter 4000 Alpha''''' is a [[Shoot 'em up#Scrolling shooters|scrolling shooter]] with a focus on exploration for [[Mac OS X]]. The game was created by [[Lost Minds]] together with [[Ambrosia Software]]. ''SketchFighter'' uses [[OpenGL]] and a custom [[game engine]] to create visuals for all elements of the game reminiscent of hand drawn sketches.
'''''SketchFighter 4000 Alpha''''' is a 2006 [[Metroidvania]] [[Shoot 'em up#Scrolling shooters|scrolling shooter]] [[video game]] developed by Lost Minds and originally published by [[Ambrosia Software]] for [[Mac OS X]]. ''SketchFighter'' uses [[OpenGL]] and a custom [[game engine]] to create visuals for all elements of the game reminiscent of hand-drawn sketches.


''SketchFighter'' is distributed as [[shareware]]; specifically, [[crippleware]] as only a subset of the game is playable prior to registration.
''SketchFighter'' was originally released on November 30, 2006 as [[shareware]]; specifically, [[crippleware]] as only a subset of the game is playable prior to registration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Games |url=http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304140903/http://www.ambrosiasw.com/games/ |archive-date=2007-03-04 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=Ambrosia Software}}</ref>


In 2020, ''SketchFighter'' was re-released for the [[Mac App Store]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sketchfighter-4000-alpha/id1510323563?mt=12|title = SketchFighter 4000 Alpha}}</ref>
In 2020, ''SketchFighter'' was re-released for the [[Mac App Store]] by Lost Minds after Ambrosia closed its doors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/au/app/sketchfighter-4000-alpha/id1510323563?mt=12|title = SketchFighter 4000 Alpha| date=July 18, 2022 }}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''SketchFighter''<nowiki/>'s game play consists of using the ship to explore different zones in the game. Players must fight a variety of enemies as they explore. Players acquire different power-up items in the game, such as different weapon types, different colors of weapons, improved shields, and faster and stronger engines. Some of these power-ups require defeating a boss; others are offered for exploring new areas of the map, including areas that can be unlocked by the player through the use of the newly acquired power-up (one of many.)
''SketchFighter''<nowiki/>'s gameplay consists of using the ship to explore different "zones" or areas in the game. Players must fight a variety of enemies as they explore and progress through the game. Players acquire different power-up items in the game, such as different weapon types, different colors of weapons, improved shields, and faster and stronger engines. Some of these power-ups require defeating a boss; others are offered for exploring new areas of the map, including areas that can be unlocked by the player through the use of newly acquired power-ups.


The ship can navigate forward and backward and rotate. Strafing is not supported; the ship fires the direction it is facing (within a random margin of error).
The ship can navigate forward and backward and rotate. Strafing is not supported; the ship fires in the direction it is facing (within a random margin of error).


''SketchFighter'' offers two player cooperative and competitive modes, and it includes an Internet-based high score board.
''SketchFighter'' offers two-player cooperative and competitive modes, and it includes a Web-based high score board.


''SketchFighter'' also includes a custom level generator that the player can use to create their own levels.
''SketchFighter'' also includes a custom level generator that the player can use to create their own levels.
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Latest revision as of 08:15, 28 May 2024


SketchFighter 4000 Alpha
Developer(s)Lost Minds
Publisher(s)Ambrosia Software
Lost Minds (Revival)
Designer(s)Lars Gäfvert
Platform(s)Mac OS X
ReleaseNovember 30, 2006
Genre(s)Scrolling shooter, Metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

SketchFighter 4000 Alpha is a 2006 Metroidvania scrolling shooter video game developed by Lost Minds and originally published by Ambrosia Software for Mac OS X. SketchFighter uses OpenGL and a custom game engine to create visuals for all elements of the game reminiscent of hand-drawn sketches.

SketchFighter was originally released on November 30, 2006 as shareware; specifically, crippleware as only a subset of the game is playable prior to registration.[1]

In 2020, SketchFighter was re-released for the Mac App Store by Lost Minds after Ambrosia closed its doors.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

SketchFighter's gameplay consists of using the ship to explore different "zones" or areas in the game. Players must fight a variety of enemies as they explore and progress through the game. Players acquire different power-up items in the game, such as different weapon types, different colors of weapons, improved shields, and faster and stronger engines. Some of these power-ups require defeating a boss; others are offered for exploring new areas of the map, including areas that can be unlocked by the player through the use of newly acquired power-ups.

The ship can navigate forward and backward and rotate. Strafing is not supported; the ship fires in the direction it is facing (within a random margin of error).

SketchFighter offers two-player cooperative and competitive modes, and it includes a Web-based high score board.

SketchFighter also includes a custom level generator that the player can use to create their own levels.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Games". Ambrosia Software. Archived from the original on March 4, 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "SketchFighter 4000 Alpha". July 18, 2022.

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