Gradius Options Movement

I finally figured out how to create options that move in a manner similar to Gradius! :D

Here is an example of Options moving! Gradius V Option-style Movement

I also feel this should be shared with the community as it has many uses! Here's a CAPX with lots of comments! Gradius Options CAPX with lots of comments!

Apparently the solution was to make an array that saves the position of ship every tick, and then move the options to a certain spot on the array!

Other notes:

-Hold Q to rotate the options 360 degrees!

-Hold Space to Shoot!

Edit: Press A, S, and D to change speed. D is default speed, A is over twice as fast, and S is insanely fast! :P

Snake enemies are also possible using the Options code. I have recreated a boss called "Driosawm" from Darius II using it. I even added the same music from the boss battle!

Snake Boss Example!

Snake Boss Capx

Press Space to fire bullets from the spines on Driosawm's back. The original one couldn't do that, but I thought it was a nice touch! :D

Zero6, I don't know why this didn't get more comments. Excellent examples.

Is there a way to recreate that for a platform game where the friends follow the main player?

thanks,

Fantastic examples Thanks Zero6!

Should be on tutorials because is more interesant for all C2 people

Does anyone still have these examples? I had them at one point but lost them and now the links are all dead. Thanks.