Literal Space Race

A fast-paced two-player competitive arcade game, simulating a historical technological battle through pixelated and goofy space navigation. Players had to navigate an infinitely scrolling section of falling asteroids by dodging them, knocking them aside with tools (or even hilariously knocking the asteroids closer), or slowing the opponent through the use of propaganda. Originally run during Carnegie Mellon University's Spring Carnival 2017 for Astronomy Club Booth on controllers.

USSR Controls: Movement (WASD) "A Button" (V) "B Button" (C) Start (X) Select (U)

US Controls: Movement (Arrow Keys) "A Button" (P) "B Button" (O) Start (I) Select (Z)

Admin controls: SMAG and MAG on the left side control game speed (mag affects the time it takes to win the game, smag just affects how much asteroids slow the player down) [was only used as configuration during Carnival] Recommend setting MAG to 0.4 for a decent experience.

Increment/Decrement SMAG: Hold the B button, then press Select or Start to increment or decrement

Increment/Decrement MAG: Hold both the A and B buttons, then press Select or Start to increment or decrement