I used Game Maker to make the sprites, because I can't find a better image editing program for it. I'm going to make the sprite sheet for the ground easier to work with so hopefully the sprites will blend better. There's a lot more that I'm going to work on.
From what I saw of the footage, It looks great! I love the way you made the subtle lighting in the background follow the character as they moved! So far, it looks like a quality side-scroller! I have some friends that I think may like this! If you mind, I could share the footage with them.
sure, I need all the feedback I can get! I need ideas of what to add, such as powers items and all kinds of gameplay mechanics. Example could be like an inventory to select different items to throw, or a hot bar
If you ever want to shoot me the file download for the demo, I'd be happy to do a let's play on my channel. Channel Link
Sure, ill send you it once I make some levels and add more stuffs Im in the process of adding flames, arrow shooters, stompers like the ones from mario, and some other neat things Do you have any ideas of items to add?
New lighting effects: That new lightings looking good so far! Working on adding the bug-a-thon arrow shooter >_< A proper level select to choose which level you want to play and with locks Plans for bosses I NEED IDEAS FOR MY GAME GUYS! 5k to each great idea I get and add to the game!
How about only showing what is currently lit by the screen and increasing the light range a little. It would also add to the maze-like feel by forcing players to explore to find what exists. For example, players won't realize there is an extra life on the ladder until they go up there.
Eventually, everything will have those special lighting effects, do you have any ideas game mechanic wise? Also: Sneak peak at that new level select:
Maybe add a puzzle mechanic. Like pushing buttons in order and timing them correctly to open a door to the next level. Also I would absolutely LOVE to do a demo of this on my CHANNEL
Oh that's a great idea! I'll pay you 5k when I can get online Also I subscribed to your channel, I can't wait to watch people play my game that would be so cool
The mechanic I was thinking of was pretty much that; only showing what is lit and making everything else pitch black. Along with this, there would be a ton of branching paths and hidden secrets for those who look. Finding the best secrets could give medals or story related items.
Yeah I was thinking about those kind of branch kind of things, do you have any ideas for some sort of powerups? Notice how the farther away from the player the background is pretty dark? Thats because only the background and the coins have the cool lighting affects right now, hopefully, I can make a normal map for everything in a bit
Added: New Font Sexy background smoothness The stompers I forgot to add before Working on: Turret Saws Stalagmites Ammo and a hotbar Falling platforms Crushing this you have to hopefully make it past maybe What do you guys think, should I add a menu where you can buy upgrades and things like more health or to poison your projectiles? You could use the score you get divided by 2 maybe as your gold and buy stuff from the shop?
