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Since we've not detailed Amber's basic gameplay yet, here's a small movement options showcase. Besides running and jumping, she can double jump, dash, air dash, wall slide and wall kick in her default arcane form.
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Back to lore mechanics -like the golems, on defeat the first boss reveals the creature commandeering it. Magical creatures finding their way into the mundane world and unintentionally causing damage is the theme of several early stages.
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A little look at the first boss's intro animation this week! Once the the intro stage's tileset revamp is complete it'll have a proper arena, but for now it enjoys a place alongside the old visuals.
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A little look at the first boss's intro animation this week! Once the the intro stage's tileset revamp is complete it'll have a proper arena, but for now it enjoys a place alongside the old visuals.
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For a brief detour from lore-related mechanics, we've got a little work on getting some traditional boss doors working. And a little view of the intro stage boss at the end, who we'll be seeing more of soon.
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We can do that for sure!

We love megaman around here!

For a brief detour from lore-related mechanics, we've got a little work on getting some traditional boss doors working. And a little view of the intro stage boss at the end, who we'll be seeing more of soon.
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Even smaller enemies follow the theme of magical unions- with some exceptions, they're inanimate objects or machinery possessed by capricious magical fauna which are seen as they're defeated.
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Even smaller enemies follow the theme of magical unions- with some exceptions, they're inanimate objects or machinery possessed by capricious magical fauna which are seen as they're defeated.
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Amber isn't the only one with the ability to form a union with magical creatures, either - the major antagonists use the same trick to power up and stand in her way. Including Sapphira, whose partner is a powerful silver dragon.
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Amber isn't the only one with the ability to form a union with magical creatures, either - the major antagonists use the same trick to power up and stand in her way. Including Sapphira, whose partner is a powerful silver dragon.
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Amber's abilities are granted by partnering with a magical creature, the two forming a magic union which allows them to merge into her witch form. Here we're testing some animations for two doing just that!
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Amber's abilities are granted by partnering with a magical creature, the two forming a magic union which allows them to merge into her witch form. Here we're testing some animations for two doing just that!
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Hang in there! We all get rough days.

Here's a stage mechanic we're working on for the forest level, which has some obvious inspirations. Still needs work on the visual effects and small adjustments to behavior, but it should be clear how the crystals work.
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One more variant of the jump pads - limited use versions, which destroy themselves after one bounce (or up to three). After a short time they reappear to reset the section in case of failure, or to allow Amber to go back.
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One more variant of the jump pads - limited use versions, which destroy themselves after one bounce (or up to three). After a short time they reappear to reset the section in case of failure, or to allow Amber to go back.
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As a pretty straightforward substitute for spikes, the lightning level has electrified floors as a threat. They're designed to include both a typical always-on version and a cycling on/off variant to create different challenges.
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As a pretty straightforward substitute for spikes, the lightning level has electrified floors as a threat. They're designed to include both a typical always-on version and a cycling on/off variant to create different challenges.
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The lightning level has its share of damaging hazards too, including these lightning traps which are set up to work in several configurations. This power plant doesn't seem like a safe workplace.
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Thanks! The game is inspired by Megaman Zero and Zx!

The lightning level has its share of damaging hazards too, including these lightning traps which are set up to work in several configurations. This power plant doesn't seem like a safe workplace.
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The lightning level is one of the first four available, and one with a very mechanical feel and a focus on stage mechanics. These jump pads are one of them, to set up some unique platforming challenges.
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Thank you!

The lightning level is one of the first four available, and one with a very mechanical feel and a focus on stage mechanics. These jump pads are one of them, to set up some unique platforming challenges.
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Pen and ink drawing of a ladybug-themed superhero from above, with messy black hair and freckles. Her suit features a small black circular plate on the chest adorned with 3 lights, from which traces extend towards her arms and legs, crackling with electricity.

Ladybug with some electricity crackling down the traces on her suit. Lightning and wind effects remain my eternal go-tos to throw into any action-y sketch.

Bosses obviously need a satisfying, dramatic explosion to close out the battle, and the mini-boss serves as a pretty good example of what we've got for it. Colored to fit the encounter, as the green tone here demonstrates.
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Bosses obviously need a satisfying, dramatic explosion to close out the battle, and the mini-boss serves as a pretty good example of what we've got for it. Colored to fit the encounter, as the green tone here demonstrates.
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Some additional attack patterns for the mid-boss! The laser turrets can detach and attack Amber as the fight goes on, complicating things a little in the latter half of the encounter.
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