Description

NavPoint – A Tactical Twist on the Arcade Space Shooter

Plan. Execute. Survive the void.

In NavPoint, you’re not just piloting a ship, you’re orchestrating a strategy in the silence of space. Inspired by the classic chaos of Asteroids and the calculated elegance of Transistor, NavPoint blends arcade reflexes with turn-based planning in a unique and cerebral take on the top-down space shooter.

How It Works

The action unfolds in two phases:

• Plot Your Course: Time freezes. You draw your ship’s path through a deadly field of asteroids and enemy fire, setting your maneuvers and weapon trajectory in advance.
• Execute the Plan: With a single click, time resumes. Your ship springs to life, dancing through space on your pre-charted path-dodging danger, firing back, and surviving (or not) based entirely on your foresight.

The twist? Every enemy keeps moving too, and their patterns are predictable if you’re clever enough to read them.

Core Features

• Turn-based Navigation: Tactical route-planning in a real-time environment.
• Arcade-Style Combat: Fast-paced space action with blasters, hazards, and precision dodging.
• Minimalist Visuals: Clean, readable design that emphasizes clarity and control.
• Short and Focused: Perfect for bite-sized gameplay bursts or high-score marathons.

Built With Love in GameMaker Studio 2

This project is part of an evolving portfolio, created by a solo developer aiming to combine classic game feel with modern design sensibilities. If you enjoy games that reward planning over reflex, and strategy over speed, then NavPoint is made just for you.

Controls:

Left Mouse Button - Fire Projectiles to destroy enemy ships

Right Mouse Button - Begin Movement / Plan Movement

Space - End Planning Phase Early

Escape - Clear current plan route

R - Return to Home Screen