About GIMME TV
GIMME TV is an arcade shoot 'em up with a very simple dream: an astronaut on the moon wants to relax and watch television. The aliens do not like that, so it's up to you to keep the signal alive.
Your priorities are built into the setup. Keep the antenna safe, shoot down the aliens, and collect meteors, which you spend on upgrades for the rocket. Survive five days and you've done it.
Runs are roguelite-style and last a few minutes, so you can play GIMME TV online in a short break. It's GIMME TV free to play, with nothing to download. The tone is light and a little silly.
How to Play GIMME TV
- Start a run and find the antenna you're guarding.
- Click inside the game window, then use the keyboard and mouse to aim at the aliens and shoot.
- Pick up meteors as they drop.
- Spend meteors on upgrades for the rocket.
- Keep going until the five days are over.
- If a run goes badly, start another and try a different mix of upgrades.
What to Expect in GIMME TV
This one's about small priorities. You're shooting aliens, but the thing to protect is the antenna, so you cannot chase enemies wherever they go. That gives a simple shooter an extra layer of thought.
The shop and the roguelike structure make each run a little different. Meteors come from fighting, and what you buy changes how the next stretch plays. Five days gives each run a clear shape, with an end to aim for.
The humor is in the premise, a quiet evening of TV on the moon, interrupted. It's a jam game, so expect one clear idea and not a big campaign.
Tips for GIMME TV
- Watch the antenna more than you watch the aliens.
- Grab meteors whenever it's safe, since they pay for upgrades.
- Spend on upgrades that help you protect the antenna first.
- Stay near the antenna when the aliens arrive in groups.
- Do not chase every alien across the screen. Let them come to you and hold your position.
Who Made GIMME TV
GIMME TV was made by pocketdog and released on itch.io. It was made in Construct for Ludum Dare 59. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the GIMME TV page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is GIMME TV free?
Yes. Play GIMME TV as often as you like at no cost.
How do you play GIMME TV?
You shoot aliens, protect the antenna and collect meteors to buy rocket upgrades. Click inside the game window, then use the keyboard and mouse to aim and fire. Survive five days and you win the run.
What is the goal in GIMME TV?
Survive five days as an astronaut on the moon while keeping the antenna safe from the aliens. Along the way you defeat enemies and collect meteors, which you spend on upgrades for the rocket between fights.
Who made GIMME TV?
GIMME TV is by pocketdog. It was first released on itch.io, and this page plays that same build.
What is Ludum Dare 59, and how does it relate to GIMME TV?
Ludum Dare 59 is a game jam where developers build a whole game in a short time. GIMME TV came out of it, which explains why it's short and built around one idea: protecting a TV antenna from aliens.
Can I play GIMME TV on a Chromebook or phone?
It runs in a browser, so a Chromebook or laptop works. A keyboard and mouse are the safe way to aim and move, so a phone may be uncomfortable for a shooter like this unless you have a way to connect them.
Is GIMME TV unblocked at school?
GIMME TV unblocked works anywhere this page can open. It needs no download, but school networks run their own filters, so we cannot promise it will load.
What are meteors for in GIMME TV?
You collect meteors during a run and spend them on upgrades for the rocket. That's the upgrade system in the game, and it's what makes each run feel a little different from the one before it.
