Figured now is a good time to start posting updates to this project on these forums.

I've been working on a platformer using Mario Galaxy like gravity that I intend to blend in mechanics from games like Metroid and Contra.  The story and characters aren't yet fleshed out, but I know I'm going to use a party system where you switch from character to character and explore the world in much the same manner as in Metroid games.  Without spending too much time trying to explain things that aren't set in stone, I'll get on to screenshots and a download.



Windows + OS X builds

There's a README, but for people like me who don't care to actually read those, here are the controls:
Left - A
Right - D
Run - LeftShift
Jump - Space
Fire Weapon - Left Mouse
Swap Weapons - Q
Use Mario Character - M
Use Luigi Character - L

If you want to change these, go into Data/main.json and set the mappings to your liking (on OS X go into Package Contents to get at the Data Folder).

More info to come as I see fit to explain it.

At the menu, click on the bottom left planet thing with the mouse (this menu is temporary).

From now on I'll refuse to check out this thread unless there is a Linux version of this game or project :P.

kyonides:

> From now on I'll refuse to check out this thread
> unless there is a Linux version of this game or
> project :P.

I'm not quite as adamant about this point, but I would also like to see a Linux version.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, your sprites appear to be ripped from a Mario game.  I would like to see some original sprites if at all possible, as it would make your game feel like a true stand-alone title and not simply a Mario knock-off.  I believe that is what would make your game more of a tribute to what is great about the platforming/metroidvania genre than a hasty mash-up.

Yeah, forgot to mention I just have a bunch of placeholder graphics for now.  I can't draw anything worthwhile so I need to find an artist or see if my one friend has the time/interest.

Also, I've been told the windows build runs just fine under WINE.

It's possible, but I always prefer to use a Linux native version of a game than a Windows one or it wouldn't make any sense to use Linux just to emulate Windows games for entertaining purposes.

Regarding what Raven said, are you interested in making a game that's a mix of those 3 games, including the graphics? I mean, even if you get original artwork for your game, would it still look and feel in a very similar way to those 3 games?

ChadyG:

> I can't draw anything worthwhile so I need
> to find an artist or see if my one friend
>has the time/interest.

Ah, I see, I understand.  I can't really draw either, so I have some friends helping me with my game.

kyonides:

>or it wouldn't make any sense to use Linux
>just to emulate Windows games for
>entertaining purposes.

True, but for some games there's no alternative.  Some games work pretty well through WINE, which beats booting into Windows to play games.