Gray, Cortez Curtis2021-08-132021-08-132021https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41657This paper presents an implementation for an idea within the shoot’em up (SHMUP) genre of games. It was developed to try and present a unique take on the genre. So, this paper provides a solution which is focused on designing gameplay which is as fast paced as possible while implementing some original mechanics. To do so we evaluate other games within the genre and how they could be innovated upon. We also go over the design of the game itself and how its performance metrics were evaluated. The implementation specified uses the game engine Game Maker Studio 2 to deliver on its premise.en-US© the author. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Shoot-em-upGame Maker Studio 2Video gameZenith of LeadGame designReport