Game:Initialize (reposted)

Like many other groups we drew inspiration for our small game from the myriad of those that have come before. We wanted something that would be unique, a challenge, and yet something doable and that others would find fun. So it was proposed that an attempt be made at a scrolling shooter style game by myself, and Nate allowed himself to be talked into it. I pledged to create an entertaining storyline which would provide a humorous backdrop to the game's otherwise familiar mechanics, and we both agreed to split the rest of the work down the middle (and then skewed the load towards our own strengths).