Birdman's Shooter - PSP Homebrew Game

Welcome to Birdman's Shooter, a thrilling homebrew game for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), inspired by the classic arcade game Galaga. Developed in 2007 when I was a freshman in college, this game brings back the nostalgic arcade shoot-'em-up experience directly to your PSP!

New release version 1.3 was submitted to the PSP-Hacks Homebrew Competition 2008.

Birdman.s.Shooter.v1.4.Survival.Mode.mp4

Game Description

Birdman's Shooter is an action-packed space shooter game where you pilot a spaceship and fend off waves of alien enemies. With smooth graphics, engaging gameplay, and multiple levels, this game promises hours of fun and excitement.

Features

• Classic Arcade Action: Enjoy a gameplay experience reminiscent of the classic Galaga game, with modern improvements.
• Multiple Levels: Progress through various levels, each with increasing difficulty and unique challenges.
• Power-Ups: Collect power-ups to enhance your spaceship's abilities and increase your chances of survival.
• Boss Battles: Face off against formidable bosses at the end of certain levels, testing your skills and strategy.
• High Scores: Compete for the highest scores and aim to beat your personal bests.

How to Play on a PSP Emulator

1. Download a PSP Emulator: Install a PSP emulator like PPSSPP from here.
2. Download the Game: Clone or download the game files from this repository.
3. Extract the Game Files: Extract the downloaded files to a directory on your computer.
4. Configure the Emulator:
   • Open the PPSSPP emulator.
   • Go to File > Open... and navigate to the directory where you extracted the game files.
   • Select the game file (EBOOT.PBP).
5. Enable Software Rendering:
   • In the PPSSPP emulator, go to Settings > Graphics.
   • Scroll down to the Rendering Mode section.
   • Select Software rendering (slow) to enable software rendering. This fixes the text display issues in the game.
6. Launch the Game: The game should now appear in the PPSSPP menu. Select it to start playing.

Controls

• D-Pad/Analog Stick: Move your spaceship
• X Button: Shoot
• O Button: Alternative shoot (if available)
• Start Button: Pause the game

WayBack Links

https://web.archive.org/web/20110310045916/http://www.psp-hacks.com:80/file/1335

Publications

Release 1.0 Announcement (psp-hacks.com)

Release 1.2 Announcement (psp-hacks.com)

QuickJump Articles

Release 1.0

Release 1.2

Credits

Developed by Anthony Casagrande in 2007.

Enjoy the game and have fun!