ARTIFACTS

17/12/17

We've released a new post-jam build adding a bunch of stuff. The most important things are:

- We've changed the way the camera follows the player because it was making it very hard to aim with the hook. Now the camera will center on the player instead of were he is looking.
- We've added an alternative ending illustration when the player ends the game with all the gems collected.
- We've changed how the xbox controller works. Now the left joystick will move the player and the right joystick will aim the hook. Both the A button and the left trigger can be used to jump, and the hook is used now with the right trigger (and the right bumper, as it worked before).
- We've added cheatcodes! Some people suggested that the game should not have fall damage. We thought that removing that would change how we envisioned the game, but we agree that the game can be very unfair sometimes. For this reason we've decided to add some alternatives for those players that just want to see the game without the difficulty. These are old school cheats, so you have to type some magic words with your keyboard to enable them. The cheatcodes are:

longfallshoes -> fall damage on/off

2spooky4me -> god mode on/off

06/12/17

We've added a new version of the game to the itch.io webpage. It fixes some errors with the camera and the hook and adds some improvements too.

About the game

*ARTIFACTS* is a platformer about a girl who makes a living retrieving ancient treasures from long forgotten civilizations. Inspired by games like Worms and Flinthook, you must use your grappling hook to survive through the dangerous corridors and towers and the restless spirits that inhabit them.

Will you be able to survive the dungeon and come back alive with all its secrets?

Tip : Watch the environment closely and look for hidden passages! It can help you run from the enemies.

*We hope you enjoy our game. Thanks! *

Controls

- LMB or "RB" button to throw your hook. It will attach to some surfaces, allowing you to keep exploring. In v1.1 the "RT" button (xbox controller) can also be used.

- Space or "A" button to jump. If your hook is attached to something jumping will detach it but you'll keep the momentum. In v1.1 the "LT" button (xbox controller) can also be used.

- Up/down keys to lengthen/shorten the rope's length when you are attached to a ring.

- RMB or "B" button to detach the hook.

- Esc or "Start" button to pause the game.

- "T" to change the controller mode (by default it's keyboard/mouse - you should change it if you're going to play with an xbox controller or it wont work well).

- "R" to kill yourself and restart the game in the previous checkpoint.

- "Tab" to show the aiming trajectory.

The Team

· Jaime Muela (programmer): https://twitter.com/jaimuepe

· Fran Segura (artist): https://twitter.com/fvsegura

· Juan Hust Novella (musician): https://twitter.com/Juan_Hust