Version 1.3
Neon Runner » Devlog
Gameplay Stuff
- Boost Orbs:
- Green orbs that make you run faster for a bit (5 seconds).
- You glow green and get a new sound effect.
- Shield Orbs:
- Purple orbs that save you from one hit.
- You glow purple; it breaks instead of you dying.
- Drones:
- Yellow flying enemies with red centers.
- They show up randomly, move fast, and wiggle up and down.
- Hit one and you’re toast unless you’ve got a shield.
- Distance Counter:
- Shows how far you’ve run in meters on the screen.
- Keeps track of your journey.
- Score Multiplier:
- Grabbing blue orbs boosts a multiplier (up to 5x).
- More points per orb, but it resets if you get hit with a shield.
- Better Jump:
- Second jump’s a bit higher now—feels smoother.
- Platform Changes:
- Platforms start low, then mix up heights after a few.
- Keeps the run interesting.
Looks & Feel
- Fancy Background:
- Added a scrolling grid (blue and pink lines).
- Plus a slower-moving layer with random blocks—looks dope.
- Particles:
- Little yellow sparks fly out when you jump.
- They fade away quick—makes jumping flashy.
- Screen Shake:
- Screen wiggles when you die or lose a shield.
- Short but punchy—feels intense.
Settings & Polish
- Settings Menu:
- Toggle fullscreen, tweak music volume, or turn on low-spec mode.
- Saves your choices to a file.
- Low-Spec Mode:
- Slows things down and cuts spawn rates for weaker PCs.
- Helps it run on old rigs (like under 4GB RAM).
- More Sounds:
- Boost orb gets its own zippy noise.
- All sounds (jump, orb, death, boost) stay if audio fails.
- Game Over Options:
- Added “Restart,” “Menu,” “Settings,” and “Quit” buttons.
- Click or press keys (R, M, Q/ESC) to pick.
Under the Hood
- Math Stuff:
- Used math to make drones bounce up and down smooth.
- Keeps the code tight.
- Better Menus:
- Main menu has “Settings” now.
- Mouse clicks work everywhere—menu, settings, game over.
Files
game_engine.exe 33 MB
7 days ago
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Neon Runner
Endless Platformer
Status | Released |
Author | Reaper's.Mind.Studio's |
Genre | Platformer |
Tags | 2D, Retro |
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