Sol Defender: Zero Day

This is an entry into NES Jam 2024 using 256x240 resolution. Use the button in the bottom right corner of the embedded player to go full-screen! We hope you enjoy the game and look forward to your feedback.

Known Issues

• Scores may not save correctly playing via browser.

These issues have been addressed in a new version that will be uploaded after the voting period ends. 

Story

The moons of Mars have shattered, and aliens are emerging from within the moons! Active the remotely controller mining ships and defend the Sol star!

Controls

Player 2 is controlled via connected game controller.

A / Space | Confirm, Fire
B / B Key - Go Back, Dive
Up - Fire
Down - Dive
Right / Left - Move
Start / Enter -Pause
Select / Shift - Retreat & Save Score

Credits

Programming: solaceowl
Art: Brock Koonce
Design: Brock Koonce
Music/SFX: Kaylie Morgan

Downloads

Do you miss buying physical games with manuals? Well, we can't offer a case, but we did make a booklet for the game you can print and fold. It contains information about the players, enemies, and story of the game.

Also, you'll find sheet music for the theme song by Kaylie Morgan, art from the story, and a tiny code snippet from solaceowl used for the debug cheat that increases the score!

Outside

Inside