u/CertainMagazine6383

Hey r/IndieGame,

I just pushed a big update to Annihilators 3 (ANN3) and wanted to share the latest version!

It's a fast-paced 2D arena shooter with that classic 90s vibe — run around, shoot, dodge grenades, and try not to get obliterated by the heat-seeking bomb. Now with a full scoring system that makes every match feel more rewarding.

What's New / Highlights:

• Smart single-player CPU that actually fights back — it collects weapons, dodges, and even goes into "panic mode" when you launch the heatbomb. It can steal highscore spots with funny names like "Subservient Chicken CPU" or "Captain Cheapshot CPU"!
• New Scoring System — Body hits, headshots, grenade/landmine/heatbomb kills, and "perfect kills" all earn points. Chase your personal best!
• Local Highscores — Top 10 list with names, dates, and weapons. Ties are sorted chronologically so the first player to hit a score stays on top.
• Global Leaderboard (optional) — Submit your new #1 local record to the online leaderboard and see how you stack up against other players.
• Bow & arrow weapon now fully supported for both players
• Explosive heatbomb with screen shake + gamepad rumble
• Grenades, landmines, blood splatters, and dramatic headshot close-ups
• Multiple control options: keyboard (rebindable), mouse, or gamepad

Completely free, no ads, no microtransactions — just pure chaotic arena fun.

Download (Windows .exe):
https://oldskoolsourceman.itch.io/ann3

Quick Gameplay Demo (updated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQwPRr7TNXE

Would love your feedback!

• Is the CPU fun or too sneaky?
• How does the new scoring/highscore chase feel?
• Any bugs or balance issues?
• What weapon combo is your favorite?

Thanks for checking it out — hope you have a blast!

(Also posted in r/playmygame)

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