I have been intending to try to learn how to use the Godot engine and have decided to do so by creating a game. The goal is to make a Starfox 64 inspired linear spaceship shooter, but with more focus on steering the ship to avoid obstacles etc, as those were my favorite parts of the original game.

What we have so far is not much. Just a shape that flies in a straight line endlessly through empty 3d space. Until February I want to add directional controls, brake, boost and a way to tilt the ship to either side (to fit through gaps etc). 

I wont be posting any screenshots any time soon as they will all just be of a rectangle in an empty void, but I'll update in text with whatever small or big milestones have been reached!

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, I would be happy to hear! 

So far it feels like the main obstacle is deciding what to work on and how! The number of things needed are a bit overwhelming but I'll try to keep it simple and focus on a few things at a time. 

A friend of mine wants to create music and sound effects! I'll post some of it when he starts sending me the samples!

Made it possible to turn in either direction. Ship tilts slightly up, down, left, right when moving in any of the directions.

Made it possible to brake and boost. The camera will zoom in while braking and zoom out while boosting. 

Its possible to shoot, but only in a straight line along the z and y-axises so far. Very difficult to get the bullets to go in the direction the ship is facing.

A friend of mine sent over a 3d-model for a space ship. 

Bullets work now and there are simple obstacles that get destroyed when hit twice.

Will try to add an enemy during this week!