Gamefeel

Controls

• W & D to move
• Spacebar to jump (hold to jump higher)
• S to quick-descend
• NEW MECHANIC:  arrow-keys to whistle

DEVLOG WEEK #3

This week, the task was implementing a new mechanic. In doing so, our avian friend learned to use her voice! On top of that, we worked on polishing the feel of our game.

New mechanic

• New menu, controlled by the arrow-keys
  • this allows for 4 options, 3 of which have a mechanic in game.
• Whistle to show the Path (right arrow-key)
• Whistle to activate nearby Updrafts (down arrow-key)
• Whistle to reveal nearby Hidden Paths (left arrow-key)

Other changes

• Made coyote-time true coyote-time, by limiting the window to a small timeframe
• Forced descent works more properly now.
  • It can also be used to force through Updrafts
  • It can now also be interrupted by the jump-key
  • Visual overhaul to release more feathers at the start of a forced descent.
• Updrafts were changed
  • Landing in an updraft resets updraft strength against decay.
  • Landing in an updraft resets updraft strength against decay.
  • Updrafts visually overhauled to make them more obvious
  • They now also have an 'inactive'-state, where the particles are more calm, in comparison to the 'active'-state initiated by the new Whistling-mechanic.
• Zoom-in/-out areas added, in case the player needs a better visual of their surroundings.
• Camera follows the player ahead further down when falling, to aid the player in seeing where they’ll land
• Checkpoints were added, with a new visual animation.

DEVLOG WEEK #2

This week, we worked on level design., and integrated the feedback from last week's playtests.

Integrated feedback

• Quick-fall mechanic with animation
• Wind- up and -down; walking animation scales with speed

Other

• Added updrafts and spikes

DEVLOG WEEK #1

What changes did I make to the template?

• Coyote Jump
• Jump-over
• Fixed wall-jumping
• Speed is slower, Jump is lower, Fall is slower
• Added self-made Player Character sprites and particles.
• New sounds (jumping, flapping wings, ouchies)
• Stretch & Squish when jumping
• Added fitting background music, by Bert Cole

Known bugs

• Coyotetime lasts infinitely
• Some enemies do not die.
• Sometimes, the landing animation is slightly late