Varminal - a Mario & Luigi-like Indie RPG!

Ayy, thanks a lot!

She should've checked for mold first....

Another bit of progress, getting poisoned and all animations accompanying that are implemented again. As well as different portraits and health icons to match! Little touches we hope will give more charm to the UI.

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In between us adding and re-implementing other animations and features, we finished both characters' item using animations. Now they can throw them to each other, just like before, and also have a new animation for drinking stuff! Just to add that little bit of extra charm.
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Hello! Happy you like :D

Tara's Jump counter has been re-implemented as well, but now with new animations! In the old beta, we just reused the regular jump sprites, but Paro wanted to go the extra mile, and we think it was worth it - stomping the enemies feels more satisfying than ever! #indiegame #marioandluigi #indiedev

Next on the list, the Goouls! Complete with new sprites and slightly better attack tells! (missing a few sfx for now) As well as a much nicer test background courtesy of @gardy102.bsky.social !
We keep getting closer to re-implementing everything the old demo had, but now looking SO much better!

Melee fox bug

Items are usable yet again! Complete with a new, more expressive and fluid animation. We're getting closer and closer to getting back where we were with the old battle system... but now with so much more style and charm! #Varminal #Indiegame #Indiedev

Thanks!

No, no, he's got a point

Nope, that's Tara and Vyn! :D

With a new art style and more skill on the team, we were finally able to finally make the menus according to the first concept behind them - now Plink displays every option, not just the move icons! A small diegetic touch to tie UI and the game world a little. #varminal #indiegames #indiedev

We have a link to our ko-fi in our bio! It's basically patreon but takes a smaller cut. Any support is immensely appreciated!!

2022 vs Now:

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With the base overworld mechanics close to being fully implemented, we're ready to finally start revamping the battle system as well! Here's a look at some new animations, new UI, and new.. well, everything!
(though the background is currently just a placeholder.)

[🔊Sound on!]

We may be planning something about that...

Another move has been fully implemented! As we've said earlier, as the replacement for Mario & Luigi's bros. moves, Plink will transform into various tools for our heroes to use on the overworld. Here's the first one you'll receive in this game - the Plinkoline!

Got the critical hits back in! Originally inspired by the flashiness of critical attacks in Fire Emblem and SMBZ

Was scrolling though our old assets for the older battle demo and found the recording i made for an unfinished boss fight, sadd

Fanart Friday!!

Today’s fanart, @animalrpgdev.bsky.social !!

I absolutely adore how this game looks so far, I can’t wait for the full release!!
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It aint much but it's honest work... Got the rolling numbers effect back in from the old version! Had to actually rewrite all the code for it because of the new UI and the numbers being slightly tilted, but it looks nice I think
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Just finished re-adding jump attacks for our new updated version of the game! Also added a semi in-depth explanation on how I did it for those who are interested! (and all those ML fan games still stuck on the overworld movement :^)

We have our own version of this classic Deltarune meme now, mom we made it

(credit to Dumbass Productions in our Discord)

We appreciate the follow!

Mini Mario's 2D segments will also be returning (as they were, in our humble opinion, probably the most memorable gameplay segments in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga), in expanded 2D platforming sections, that will be a little more challenging to make use of Plink's new platforming abilities!

As our way of adapting Mario & Luigi's field actions, Plink the robot will transform into different tools for Tara & Vyn to use! Furthermore, replacing the Mini Mario ability, you'll be able to control Plink on his own! We hope his level segments and unique abilities will be a fun change of pace.

More overworld progress! Finally, one of the enemies is in, and able to notice and chase you! They're not yet interact-able, but that won't be for long.

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Means a lot to hear, especially coming from you haha
Thanks a lot!