Posted September 24, 2021 by ptro
#minor update #prototype #devtober
This update includes a controls overhaul, improved(?) UI, a wider FOV, and 4 more collectible chicken wings for a total of 9 wings to collect! The test level has also been slightly expanded.
New Movement Controls:
I made these changes due to some feedback about the original controls feeling unnatural for a platformer, and I think movement feels much better now that they are implemented. You can hold LEFT/RIGHT to continuously Push in that direction in relation to a timer, so there's no need to press the key repeatedly. The Stomp Down movement attached to the DOWN button helps avoid overshooting platforms, and it feels kind of neat too. The space bar was jump in v0.01, but I forgot because I don't use it often in testing.
I'm looking to make small improvements and continue updating Cat On Board on a weekly basis for Devtober 2021, so stay tuned for next week when I hopefully grow the controls beyond basic movement and implement TRICKS!