The title says it all. Each and every major boss for Belgrad: Curse of the Castle is done. Now, I’m working on adding those good little story bits. Perhaps the game will take a few more weeks instead of months to finish. …maybe. Don’t count all your chickens just yet.
…and for those of who are wondering what Belgrad: Curse of the Castle is, it’s a Metroidvania set in a castle, and quite clearly “borrows” elements from Castlevania. …the good ones, mostly.
I got the keyboard and gamepad input-changing in here.
Try to keep track of the difference between using strings (for the labels on each key) and using actual variables (how the game interprets inputs).
When you don't know about copyright laws when it comes to fonts, you either take a chance, or make your own.
Of course, in the world of sprite art, that doesn't leave many options.
...let me be honest, the convention level isn't working well as a platformer.
So, I think I should add top-down sections. The combat would work about the same. I think you shouldn't jump in top-down mode, so sliding will take its place there.
In case anyone forgot, robots explode.
So do robot maids.
Due to top-down levels working a little differently, it took me a bit to get motivated to program and animate Pinafore in five directions. (Three of these directions are mirrored for a total of eight.)
Unfortunately, that's the easy part.
Testing out a tentacle...
As a writer, you learn to just make stuff up. As a science-fiction writer, you justify the stuff you just make up.
"Derma" is related to "skin", and "myo" is related to "myoelectric prosthesis".
Something in the plan for this game will change. With any luck, it will be a change for the better.
Screenshots for Belgrad: Curse of the Castle
Possible default protagonists, Charlie (guy with hat) and Bonnie (girl with dress). Using a similar palette, because I can.
I would alter the faces, but I like appeal, and without the pixel-noses, they'd look like chibis at that size.
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