It's been a couple of months, but we're happy to report that theb1rdm4n has finally released an update to his homebrew game known as Birdman's Shooter, bringing the version number up to v1.3

For those who don't remember what Birdman's Shooter v1.3 is all about, here's a quick recap. Birdman's Shooter is essentially a clone of space shooter Galaga, with your lone ship taking on a horde of enemies that are placed in specific battle formations. Naturally, you have to shoot them down while avoiding enemy fire.

In any event, below are the changes made to the program. Feel free to try the game out, and enjoy!

Changes:

* A sleek new interface
* Gameover screen changed
* New options screen
* Options and high scores are saved
* 10 backgrounds, 5 bullet colors, and 11 player's ship colors
* Fixed some glitches with the powerups
* Next level doesn't come until all bullets are gone
* Ability to end game when paused
* Ability to quit from main menu
* Best high score is displayed on titlebar (instead of level)
* Personal best (ignores preset scores) is shown on main menu
* New high score table that displays: score, level, and accuracy for top 10
* 10 preset high scores to try to beat
* New bonus level with stats screen
* Increased enemy speeds for beginning levels
* Slightly decreased enemy bullet speed
* Increased player's bullet speed
* Changed powerup texture
* Powerup falls a little less often
* Completly revamped scoring system
* Scores are slightly based off of accuracy
* New loading screen with loading bar
* Paused text, level intro, and 3,2,1 are now images
* Level intro is now displayed in realtime
* No more 3,2,1 at level begin (only when you die)
* Spare lives are displayed on titlebar instead of total
* Scores now use commas for thousands
* Fixed a glitch with 3,2,1 when dying on last enemy bullet
* Enemy bullets come directly out of the tip of the enemy
* Bullets from top row enemies are shown underneath the front row enemies
* You can now fire using the O button or R trigger
* New powerup that slows enemies for a few seconds
* Fixed a glitch when having no score or no accuracy at game over
* Fixed some glitches with the player's bullets
* Enemies are less likely to fire multiple rounds in a row