IMPORTANT: Use the shapeshift attack when in the air to get more distance in the direction of your mouse. This is needed to get past certain parts. --- This is actually my first game I have ever completed and my first ludum dare. Feedback appreciated.
The source download is on the itch.io page below the description. --- You are the protector of a magical forest that has been cursed by the undead. You are its last hope.
As protector of the forest, you have the ability to shapeshift.
Use the WASD keys to move and jump, aim with the mouse cursor, left click to attack, and space to shapeshift.
With games where dodging is an important aspect, tight controls over your character are important. I feel like a higher jump height but stronger gravity would be a nice tradeoff.
This needs more polish on the controls and check points so you don't have to start the whole game over, but the shapeshifting mechanic and using it to get more air time is a neat idea.
I liked the soothing music and the charming graphics, but felt the controls let this down a little. It felt like I was skating on ice most of the time, with no friction on the platforms. I also found the shapeshift/jump combo to be a bit confusing, but that could maybe be explained with a mini tutorial at the start. Aside from these small complaints I had fun playing and think this is a really good entry for a first try, so well done! :)
Start screen pixel art was really nice. I made a platformer engine from scratch for a ludum dare too before, so I feel your pain, but yes as others say the controls are sluggish (you're too slippery and have too little control when airbourne), so you die too easy and it doesn't feel like your fault which is frustrating. But I liked the use of the monkey to get up onto difficult ledges, nice idea, physics just need more work and this could easily become a really cool game.
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