As a better FTP test for the competition, I have uploaded the current version of Vectored! to the FTP site so people can give it a whirl if they wish (Win32 only!!). You need 7z to unpack it (creates a folder, no install necessary).

See the "paul_nicholls - vectored! - early test.7z" file (1.94 MB)

NOTE: it is only a test at the moment, and nowhere near the final thing

You can destroy asteroids and get destroyed by asteroids, but it has some sound effects now...yay (they were created using sfxr).

It still needs optimizing to improve the frame rate at times

Shoot = (quick tap for normal fire, hold down for 1 second or more to fire misslle)
move left/right = left/right cursor keys
Exit game = Escape

Asteroids need 4 shots of normal fire to explode, but only 1 missile shot...

cheers,
Paul