Oh, it’s actually more of a futuristic-type motorcycle (aptly named Watercycle) though a traditional bicycle would be a neat idea too. It plays a bit like an endless runner in that you can veer to the left and right and jump off ramps. And also, the same mechanics you’d find in the game like changing states of matter, different types of platforms, freezing surfaces and whatnot - those are all in these stages.
New development video recapping the status of the game
In my opinion the art in general needs a big improvement but you are making a big effort with the game so, congratulations. Keep working like that!
Thanks! This has by far been my largest project to date, and I’m glad how it’s turning out so far.
I definitely agree that the art needs improving. I’m in the process of going through the game and replacing temp assets, so hopefully, I’ll be able to settle with a style that’s a little easier on the eyes.
I’m now running a closed beta of the game. If you’d like to try it out, let me know and I’ll PM you the download link.
Been awhile since I’ve updated this thread. I’ve been working at a slower pace due to other obligations, but I’ve still been making progress. I’m doing a complete redesign of the player character. It’s going pretty well and I’ll post some screenshots once I’ve done more animations.
In other news, I’ve added a new menu that better keeps track of all your progress. From the pause menu, you can now view your totals level by level.
Most of my work since my last post here has been on quality of life improvements and bug fixing, but I managed to get the new model for the player character done. This one’s capable of many different facial expressions. I’ll need to add the rest of the animations, but I’m off to a good start. Right now, I have it so that if you’re low on HP, the idle animation will be different as if your character is tired.
You may also notice that some of the crates shown in these pics are colored silver. These are reinforced metal crates that can only be broken with melee attacks. This is just to add some variety to the traversal of levels.
Here’s a preview of the graphically reworked Autumn Hills level with the new player character model.
New Title Screen Theme! And it has lyrics too! Made using FL Studio and Vocaloid.
Lyrics:
Up from the mountains, raining and snowing
Start of a journey also the end.
Rivers beginning, pouring and flowing
Twisting and turning into the bends.
Evaporation, condensation
Precipitation all around.
Let’s go for a ride through the water cycle
Up in the sky and on the ground.
Are you ready for a ride through the
Water cycle, it’s gonna be fun! Oh
Are you ready for a ride through the
Water cycle, it starts with the sun Oh
Feeling the warm rays they’re radiating
Gently so touching on water shoals
Sun is so soothing, droplets awaiting
Rising above the radiant knolls
Oh little droplets, don’t be scared now!
We’re floating freely in the air.
It’s a single step through the water cycle
Way over here and everywhere.
Oh, it’s an H2O adventure!
Show me, show them, show us all!
Oh it’s an H2O adventure!
Up and down the waterfall!
Oh, it’s an H2O adventure!
Show me, show them, show us all!
Oh it’s an H2O adventure!
Up and down the waterfall!
Up in the sky so high in the clouds!
Cumulus sheep and the cirrus wings
Cumulonimbus very endowed A
Storm’s gonna start, now what’s it gonna bring?
Can you see what’s down below us there?
We will not stay up here forever.
It’s another step through the water cycle
So take my hand as we fall together
Are you ready for a ride through the
Water cycle, won’t you be so proud! Oh
Are you ready for a ride through the
Water cycle, falling from the clouds Oh
We’re going down, down, raindrops all around, around
It could be snowing or hailing or sleeting. But they’ll
All strike to the ground with a gentle, soothing sound
Take in the moment, each one is fleeting
As you are falling take a look above you now!
Colorful rainbows, lightning and thunder! And so
That’s the final step through the water cycle and
End of our journey of wonder.
Evaporation, condensation
Precipitation all around.
Let’s go for a ride through the water cycle
Up in the sky and on the ground.
Evaporation, condensation
Precipitation on my head
What’s your favorite step of the water cycle?
It’ll keep going time ahead.
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Another stage has been graphically reworked! This is Toxic Bog.
New video!
Yo this is amazing! There is a lot of passion and dedication here, keep up the good work!!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Just uploaded a new build! Please PM me if you would like the link!
I posted this on Discord already, but I thought I might check in here. First off, apologies for the lack of updates. Shortly after pushing the last build, I ended up injuring my wrists and arms. It may be a possible case of carpal tunnel syndrome. But don’t worry. I’ve had a pretty steady recovery.
Hopefully, once I’m well enough, I’ll be able to continue to full-fledged development. In the meantime, I’ve mostly been looking over and improving the game’s soundtrack. Here’s a taste of it so far. An updated version of the Temple of Sobek theme:
New video showing the Neon Badlands hub area.
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New video showing the Sprites and Elves area
I started classes which is why I’ve been slow to put out updates lately. But quite a few things got done! Lots of quality of life improvements and bug fixes. I’ve also started work on a dynamic UI. The biggest new feature is a completely redesigned boss fight with Lord Krypton. The arena’s visuals still need polish, but here’s his new model.
And here’s the accompanying boss theme:
Still been quite busy with classes, but I made great progress this weekend. The Lord Krypton boss fight now has intro and outro cutscenes to convey the narrative better. I’ve also been working on adding a few idle animations. For example, shivering when in ice form or falling asleep while in water form.