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| contributor = Julian Mathonet, @KenneyWings, JoostinOnline
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| contributor = Julian Mathonet, @KenneyWings, Mr. Reaper, JoostinOnline
 
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| version    = 2.98
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| version    = 3
 
| licence    =  
 
| licence    =  
 
| download    = http://owensoft.net/project/newogame/dl/NewoAsteroids.zip
 
| download    = http://owensoft.net/project/newogame/dl/NewoAsteroids.zip
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'''Newo Asteroids''' is a game made in the style of classic Asteroids.  In 2064 on a Wednesday, aliens disturb the asteroid belt sending asteroids hurdling towards the earth.  It is your job to destroy every last asteroid in the solar system and bring peace to the galaxy.
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'''Newo Asteroids''' is a single player game made in the style of classic Asteroids.   
    
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
* Use your little ship to destroy asteroids threatening the earth while UFOs try to stop you.
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* Use your little ship to destroy asteroids and enemies trying to stop you.
 
* Large free space environment filled with asteroids.
 
* Large free space environment filled with asteroids.
 
* Power-ups, custom colours and alternate fire (focused or spread)
 
* Power-ups, custom colours and alternate fire (focused or spread)
* Game modes; Easy, Normal, Hard and Classic.  Speed run options: 3, 5 and 10 minutes.
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* Game modes; Dogfight, Easy, Normal, Hard and Classic.  Speed run options: 3, 5 and 10 minutes.
 
* Online Leaderboard
 
* Online Leaderboard
 
* Achievements
 
* Achievements
* Customizable colours and 3d graphics in Textured, Flat, Cellshaded and Wireframe mode.
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* 3d graphics in Textured, Flat, Cellshaded and Wireframe mode.
* Customizable controls schemes; Tank, Wii pointer (with nunchuk), Dual Analog, wiimote sideways and Eightway
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* Customizable controls schemes; wiimote sideways (default), Tank, Wii pointer (with nunchuk), Dual Analog, classic, and gamecube controller support.
* Customizable camera views.  
   
* Title screen and Menu Sound effects designed by [http://www.Kenney.nl kenney.nl] @kenneywings
 
* Title screen and Menu Sound effects designed by [http://www.Kenney.nl kenney.nl] @kenneywings
* Background music; [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Nida/ Flesheaters by Matt Nida] from [http://freemusicarchive.org freemusicarchive]
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* Background music; [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Nida/ Matt_Nida] and [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ Chad_Crouch]
* 3d models by Julian
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* 3d models by Julian Mathonet
* PowerUp Textures by JoostinOnline
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* In Game Story by [[User:Mr. Reaper|Mr. Reaper]] (@tinyvast)
 
* Auto-Updates when new versions are released
 
* Auto-Updates when new versions are released
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== Screen Shots ==
 
== Screen Shots ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:NewoAsteroids_4543543334.png | Options Menu
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File:newoasteroids_20191219212905.png | Screenshot
File:newoasteroids_20120930200124.png | Title Screen
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File:newoasteroids_20191214084034.png | Screenshot
File:newoasteroids_20120930200620.png | In-game
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File:newoasteroids_20191219143744.png | Screenshot
 
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File:newoasteroids_20121002224411.png | Title Screen
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File:newoasteroids_20121002224500.png | In-Game
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File:newoasteroids_20121002225146.png | In-Game
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File:newoasteroids_20120930201105.png | In-Game
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File:newoasteroids_20191219144036.png | Screenshot
File:newoasteroids_20121001000836.png | Title Screen
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File:newoasteroids_20191219102506.png | Screenshot
File:NewoAsteroids_20130706134024.png | Online Leaderboard
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File:newoasteroids_20191214152633.png | Screenshot
File:NewoAsteroids_20130706134019.png | Achievement Screen
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File:newoasteroids_20191205233508.png | Screenshot
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File:newoasteroids_20191129103658.png | Screenshot
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File:newoasteroids_20191115110434.png | Screenshot
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File:newoasteroids_20191220181913.png | Screenshot
 
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== How to play ==
 
== How to play ==
Ensure that you try out the 4 different control options and find the one that you can use the best.  Most times you have to balance you ability to shoot with you ability to dodge bullets.
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Ensure that you try out the 4 different control options and find the one that you can use the best.  Most times you have to balance you ability to shoot with you ability to dodge.
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The green ring around you ship indicates your "force field" or life bar - if it gets too small you will die and get a GameOver.  One button shoots and the other button fires the alternate weapon that protects the ship.  Alternate fire is limited by the amount of coins you collect.  Total coins collected is indicated by a bar at the top right of the screen. 
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The green ring around you ship indicates you "force field" or life bar - if it gets too small you will get a GameOver.  One button shoots and the other button fires the alternate weapon that protects the shipAlternate fire is limited by the amount of rings you collect.  Total rings collected are indicated by the yellow circle around the ship.
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The bar below the coin bar is your heat gauge (top right)If you overheat you will not be able to shoot until you cool down.
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You weapon over heats when the white circle turns red. If it over heats too long it will lock up and need to cool before you can use it again.
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It is a game of survival, space rockets and aliens.  There is a radar on which you can see your current position, the planet, asteroids and enemies. If you go past the edge of the play field you will warp to the other side.
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It basically a game of survivalThe green dot on the radar is earth which is the center of the play field.  Red dots are enemies.  White dots are asteroidsThe yellow dot is you.  If you go past the edge of the play field you will warp to the other side.
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You can also build a combo if you destroy asteroids quickly and continuouslyYou have 4 seconds before the combo gets added to your scoreThere is a meter for this at the top left of the screen.
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You also build a combo if you destroy asteroids quickly.
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The bottom of the screen shows you how many enemies and asteroids are left, the weapon power up that you collected and your current score.
    
== Controller ==
 
== Controller ==
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|{{ClassicMinusButton}}
 
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| Randomize Colours
 
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* [http://www.kenney.nl/ Kenney] for title screen and [http://www.kenney.nl/?p=833 GUI SFX]
 
* [http://www.kenney.nl/ Kenney] for title screen and [http://www.kenney.nl/?p=833 GUI SFX]
 
* PowerUp Textures by JoostinOnline
 
* PowerUp Textures by JoostinOnline
 
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* Background music; [http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Matt_Nida/ Matt_Nida] and [https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ Chad_Crouch]
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* In Game Story by [[User:Mr. Reaper|Mr. Reaper]] (@tinyvast)
    
== Tools ==
 
== Tools ==
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== Inspiration & Thanx ==
 
== Inspiration & Thanx ==
* Testers: Titmouse, wilco, @kenneywings, JoostinOnline, Julian, [[User:Mr. Reaper|Mr. Reaper]]
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* Titmouse, wilco, @kenneywings, JoostinOnline, Julian, [[User:Mr. Reaper|Mr. Reaper]]
 
* [[Masteroids]] and [[WiiSPACE]]
 
* [[Masteroids]] and [[WiiSPACE]]
 
* And the dudes behind [[GRRLIB]]! :)
 
* And the dudes behind [[GRRLIB]]! :)
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== Changelog ==
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== Changelog ==
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=== Version 3 - Dec 2019 ===
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* New and Improved Graphics, effects, explosions, more colour options, 60fps
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* New in game story by Mr. Reaper (@tinyvast)
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* Balanced difficulty modes and weapons, more enemies on hard mode
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* Added a new enemy ship: shielded scout
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* Added a new weapon: wave shot (+ acheivements)
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* General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience
    
=== Version 2.98 - May 2018 ===
 
=== Version 2.98 - May 2018 ===
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