Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peer Johannsen

Vectrex Academy 2026 Project

                      

Game Title

  • HELLPODS PRIMED

Project Status

  • Project completed
  • Final release version 1.0 available

Synopsis

  • "Hellpods Primed" is a top-to-bottom endless runner inspired by the modern video game "Helldivers 2."
  • The game draws inspiration from the iconic landing sequence in which Helldivers are launched onto hostile planets to spread Managed Democracy.
  • As a proud Helldiver, you control a Hellpod hurtling through the atmosphere, dodging deadly obstacles like rogue asteroids and space debris. Since this is an endless descent, your only mission objective is to survive the drop for as long as humanly possible to achieve a high score.
  • However, thanks to gravity, your pod's velocity constantly increases the further you fall. You can deploy your limited airbrakes and shields to carefully maneuver through the chaos, but managing your energy is crucial. One wrong move at maximum speed, and your pod will become an explosive crater for freedom.
  • For Mankind!

How To Play

  • Movement:
    • Left and right on the joystick to steer
  • Brake: Button 4
    • Hold to temporarily slow down your descent. Watch your brake energy bar in the top left, it drains while active and recharges automatically over time.
  • Shield: Button 3
    • Press to temporarily gain a shield around you, disintegrating everything on your path. You have three shield uses per run indicated by the icons in the top left.

Author

  • Phi

Hellpods Primed:

  • The Goal: Survive as long as you can! This version takes a more traditional endless runner approach.
  • Scoring: Your score (top left) constantly ticks up the further you travel.
  • Pacing: The game speed automatically ramps up every 10 seconds until it hits the max speed cap.
  • Strategy: Once you hit top speed, it’s just you, your reflexes, and the endless void. Can you reach the max score of 99,999?

Concept Art

Screenshots

Demo Video

Downloads

  • Downloads are free and for non-commercial use only. Use at your own risk.
  • Please respect the copyright and credit the author and the origin of this game.

Online Testing

  • Links to Dr. Snuggles' online emulator to directly test the game in your browser: Hellpods_Primed_1_0

Feedback

  • Feedback and bug reports are very welcome and will be relayed to the author.
  • Please use this link to send your comments.

Latest modification on 07/27/2026, 09:45

  • Project completed
  • Final release version 1.0 available
  • Feedback is welcome!