Hi all! Dev here.
You'll notice Steam downloading a small patch for NIGHTSTAR: Rogue Wings today. That's the hotfix for 0.41, or how I like to call it "bye-bye auto-follow".
As indie developers, we're experimenting with different game mechanics and trying out new formulas. Sometimes, that results in us finding really cool new gameplay elements that completely changes the game (Rage Attack!), but sometimes we miss the mark. This is what happened to the lock-on mechanic.
Now we're back to regular aiming, and the player's ship will no longer auto-follow enemies when target locked.
Please give it a try and let me know your thoughts!