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Down Ward - (jam beta)
8 years ago

New Map - Labyrinth Update


I just uploaded a new update, which adds what is now the largest and most complex map. :)

Gable at the entrance to the Labyrinth, a new map in the secret levels.

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Gable gingerly flutters her way past a razor ribbon chandelier.

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Some Additions & Changes

  • Herons have been visually updated. They’re now fluffier and sparkle-ier, particlely speaking.

  • Object handling off-screen has been optimized for some of the larger maps, which run a bit faster now.

  • Heart block travel time is now much more flexible. Created some new audio clips to help with this.

  • Gable can now sit more solidly on vertically moving heart blocks at lower framerates.

  • Created a new Sound management system that should make more traditional sound and volume control easier in the future.

  • Skelies now use less CPU when far off screen.

  • Gable now looks at enemies again. (not sure when this got disabled)

  • Some other stuff to be used in future features.

As always, all feedback is welcome. :)



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