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Could you keep the aspect without scrolling if you did what SIDE PAC-MAN did by rotating monitor?

https://www.google.com/search?q=sideways+pac-man+c64&sca_esv=3a898889caaec7e6&ei...

This is awesome. Ever thought of trying Donkey Kong?
I know it's been done to death but the current most arcade similar C=64 version has completely redrawn graphics and it ruins the experience. Also, speaking of correct aspect ratios, have you ever thought of doing a vertical game where you rotate the monitor?
Remember SIDE PAC-MAN C=64? 8)
It always looked great, though the play was wrong.

I wrote a small script that rebinds to W,S,A,D and comma "," and period "." as a temp solution for people on Linux. Just save txt below as START.SH then chmod +rwx ./START.SH to use it. (./START.SH to start game!) (X11 only)

xmodmap -e "keycode 61 = z"
xmodmap -e "keycode 60 = x"
xmodmap -e "keycode 38 = Left"
xmodmap -e "keycode 39 = Down"
xmodmap -e "keycode 40 = Right"
xmodmap -e "keycode 25 = Up"
./merpworld.x86_64
setxkbmap -layout us

Source code? Download?

Wow Maybell, you're doing everything right!
You have a great eye and intuition for what works.
Linux builds. Great support. Great aesthetic.
Great control and playability.
Hey... It's the characters from Satyrn, another game I love! 8)
Very cool!!!
Might you put KEY REBINDING in the next build?

Thank you!!! Wow! Very fast! 8)

Is this the latest build?
Also, might you create a LINUX version?

I just purchased both HABROXIA and HABROXIA 2, looking forward
to playing!!! Would love a native Linux version though as it's my main
platform. 

I just purchased both HABROXIA and HABROXIA 2.

Are they the most recent builds?

HABROXIA crashes when selecting options, controls, astronauts or starting the game.

STARTING GAME RESULTS IN:

############################################################################################ ERROR in action number 1 of Draw Event for object obj_stats: global variable name 'triangle_sprite' index (100135) not set before reading it. at gml_Script_scr_gui_level_select ############################################################################################ gml_Script_scr_gui_level_select (line -1) gml_Object_obj_stats_Draw_64

OTHER THINGS RESULT IN:
############################################################################################
ERROR in action number 1 of Draw Event for object obj_stats:
Variable obj_stats.keyboard_boost_sprite(100145, -2147483648) not set before reading it.
at gml_Script_scr_gui_pause_controls
############################################################################################
gml_Script_scr_gui_pause_controls (line -1)
gml_Object_obj_stats_Draw_64

Wow! Thanks! I used the linux command
"icotool" to convert to a PNG for Linux.
It looks great!
I'm excited for the sequel too btw. 8)

Oh... Anything really, I'm not an artist heheh 8)

I made a link to a script that opens VICE with my
control config and loads the game; just something
I can have as the icon picture for that.
Maybe just the logo InfeZtation?
Maybe it can be included in future updates?
Some games sometimes include .ico files or other formats. Great game btw. Hard... But not too hard.
I'm 52, grew up on the C=64, it's my favorite computer of all time. Many new homebrew games would have been such big hits if released back in the day. 8)

When will this be available on ITCH.IO ?

Linux build possibly?

I may have been imagining but I thought I saw somewhere it had 2 button support? Just purchased the game. Looking forward to getting in to it. I'm playing on VICE on Linux so I'm gonna configure UP to be the key next to FIRE but true 2 button support would rock if it isn't already there. LONG LIVE THE C=64! Major love and respect! 8)

- Oh yeah! Any icon image?

Awesome! GRABBING NOW!

Can you release a Linux stand alone version? The web version runs terrible, I'm using the latest Firefox. It doesn't work full screen (no controls work) and when not in full screen it's all laggy and I've got an i7 with a GTX1060 6GB and 28Gigs of memory.

Can you export linux and windows builds? Gamemaker exports them.

Yes, it runs, but it requires all the external utilities and compilers to also be windows.

Nice game. GB STUDIO is really awesome, I've been wanting to get into it and every project like this I see is a testament to it. This could easily be a commercial game if made longer. As a bird lover, I identified with the story. Love the multiple endings too  8)

Possible to do Linux version please?

Mouse control is just not right for a shoot em' up space game. Is there a reason for no keyboard/joy control?
I downloaded the game and was happy it ran under Linux on WINE but shut it off when I figured out there was no keyboard control. I like Garfield & R*Type, this seems it would be great if it just had proper control. Thanks! My laptop has touchpad and
that's even worse but even with mouse it's just not right.

Any Linux version planned?

It works on WINE but a native version is always preferable.

Just downloaded the demo, played for less than 5 minutes and knew
it was something right up my alley that I'd love. Immediately purchased
the full version and am enjoying this fine Metroidvania. 8)

Hey! I dunno what I was doing wrong but I nuked everything I had
and started with the simple git clone you had and it is working now!

Thank you!!! Now I get to enjoy playing this locally! 8)

P.S. - Is there an easy way to rebind keys? I haven't looked at the source
yet, I imagine it can be done that way but I thought I'd ask. Also that would
be a great feature for future revisions. 8)

I've tried 3 different ways, it's still just sitting there at the white bar.
I even completely removed everything & recloned the repo as well as
downloading the new v1.0.0 files and trying both source and dist.
I looked at LFS and it talks about selecting file types LFS is to manage.
I ran a few of the suggested options but nothing helped.
Could you please give the exact commands that one would execute from
shell to fully clone the repo with all assets and paths intact plus make sure
LFS is installed properly and linked to everything needed?
I feel there's something I'm not getting set up properly. Thank you!

Okay that got it farther but still no go.
Now it goes to the blue screen with the white bar but it sits at
around 1/5th of the way there and the bar doesn't go further.
I have tried with FIREFOX and CHROME btw plus they both run it here.

I compiled the code on UBUNTU but what do I do to RUN the game locally? ? When I run index.html in browser, it just says Initializing.....

And sits there forever.

Cool little game! 8) Very intuitive, it was always clear what to do, where to go. Kinda like a Metroidvania I would consider it?

Anyhow, great job!

I'm aware of these alternatives but this doesn't answer my question.

Flying would rock! 8) I want a sequel! 8) And weapons!

I'm gonna keep sayin' it... I got a new job that pays great but is very stressful and this game is perfect to come unwind to!
If you made a sequel or made it larger and more epic it's something I would gladly pay full price for. It's that good.
Already paid for this version even though it's free, just wanted
to show my appreciation. The SPEED and CONTROLS are DEAD ON.
The aesthetics and sound? PERFECT. I just keep feeling sad that
it may not ever be anything more and that you might not know what a gem you have. 8) I feel the same about the game "Bobo
Robot" which I loved but it's like it's just 1 level of something that
should be an entire game! You got my money man if you ever wanna enhance it or make a sequel! Like maybe make it HUGE so you have to save games and take lots of hours to complete?
Just do everything you're doing but bigger and better?
Weapons maybe? hehhe I love even that it has swimming sections!

I gotta write again to say ya know, this game could be a full fledged release if it had more levels and was expanded a bit.
It really is the exact kind of game I love, extremely fast and dead on controls, retro style Atari 2600, great playability and very easy to just pick up and play and get into. It's a shame that there isn't more however, I would gladly purchase a more full version. 8)

Very nice game! Exactly the kind of game I love!
Old school sensibilities, I think this is actually better than VVVVVVV!
It's kind of reminiscent of a classic old game called "Montezuma's
Revenge", even the sound f/x are similar!
I really like your design style! I'm donating $5.00 now!
Are there any keyboard commands to, for instance, exit the game
or do other things? Redefining keys would be nice too.
Keep up the great work! P.S. - Thanks for supporting Linux!

What language is the source for and can it be compiled on/for Linux? Thanks! Really would like a Linux version.

Please let us buy on ITCH.IO! 8)

Thank you!

I've been patiently awaiting the sequel for what seems like forever!
I wish they'd give an update. They had multiple trailers out in 2020, been working
on it since 2019 and it has a release date of 2024! For a 2D Metroidvania! Geesh!

When will this be sold here? I don't use STEAM. Thanks! Been a fan of this demo, would like to see the finished game.

Awesome! That rocks! Thanks! Really anxious to see the game! 8)

I use Linux and normally I write a script to rebind keys for games
that don't have built in rebinding but on this particular game,
my script won't work. Are you hitting the hardware directly or
something to make the keyboard work? Can you include key
rebinding please in the final version? Thank you!

This is what my script looks like, it rebinds to WASD for control,
. for whip, / for jump and TAB for map. Then after game exits,
it changes everything back. Except it won't work on your game
for some reason, yet this is how I do all my other non-rebindable
games.

xmodmap -e "keycode 38 = Left"
xmodmap -e "keycode 39 = Down"
xmodmap -e "keycode 40 = Right"
xmodmap -e "keycode 25 = Up"
xmodmap -e "keycode 60 = x"
xmodmap -e "keycode 61 = z"
xmodmap -e "keycode 23 = space"
./RubyChestDemo-v1.4.2
setxkbmap -layout us

This game looks fun but the key binds are agitating, hitting P to escape, etc.
If you could make a downloadable version and allow key binding it looks like it
could really be a lot of fine! 8) Right now it's just too frustrating constantly hitting
P to escape menus and having to play in a web browser.

Can you make a downloadable version please?

Understood!  8)  I grew up with a C=64 and love the fact games are still being made.

Understood!  8)  I grew up with a C=64 and love the fact games are still being made.