2D Shoot-'em-up
Welcome to the 2D Shoot-’em-up support page.
This genre is an arcade classic from the 2D era, still popular today. The ship flies continuously to the right as the background scrolls beneath it, contending with waves of enemies and dodging obstacles. We’ve recreated our own simple twist as a template in dreams, with simple modular pieces you can put together to make your own 2D side-scrolling shoot-’em-up.
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A walkthrough and some troubleshooting for the 2D Shoot-’em-up template.
General information about the scenes and elements in the 2D Shoot-’em-up template.
Find advanced tips and help on improving your 2D Shoot-’em-up foundation.
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