Skip to main content

Browse GamesGame JamsUpload GameDeveloper LogsCommunity
Indie game storeFree gamesFun gamesHorror games
Game developmentAssetsComics
SalesBundles
Jobs
TagsGame Engines
Polanski2 years ago

This is the closest I've felt to a traditional metroidvania yet, your game really captivates the metroidvania feeling!

Also, the alchemy theme is well integrated into the mechanichs, making it a 'crafting' system was a clever idea, specially when gold is one of the main components of the items!

I got to be honest about the art, it has not clicked with me. A part of me wants to like its simplicity and what you tried to do making it textured, but the other part doesn't really like it (this is just a personal opinion though).

I'd like to complain about the spikes too, most of the time they are fine, but some input about when they are going to fall would be gratly appreciated! This is a great entry in this jam, good job! 😁

Reply
dan.collins.dev2 years ago(+1)

Thanks a lot for your feedback and playing the game. My goal was to really stick to the traditional metroidvania while keeping it super simple. I've been wanting to improve my understanding of building UI's so i used the theme as a way to work on that. The menu, with tabs, and the subcomponents is easily the most complicated piece of UI work in my games so far.

As for the artwork, this seems to be another topic that players are divided on. They've either really enjoyed it or aren't completely sold on it. I can understand both sides so no worries about that. I'm still trying to improve my artwork as well.

Reply
Polanski2 years ago

Well, I congratulate you as this is a great project, I'm more than sure that you have learned a lot while doing it!

I know how hard it is to build a GUI, but it is mostly fine as it is (except the artistic choices as I said 😛). Themes are a very powerful toolset in Godot, I've also used them for my project and it saves a lot of time if used correctly.

Great job! 😁

Reply
dan.collins.dev2 years ago(+1)

Thanks! Yeah, I've using custom themes in my latest projects. The real issue is building the components out and making sure they interact with what they need to the right way without parts becoming so tightly coupled that you're afraid to fix one thing and break 10 more. Also, getting the hang of margins and anchors. I'm getting better at it and I definitely learned a lot.

Reply
Polanski2 years ago

If you haven't used them yet, VBoxContainers and HBoxContainers are great nodes to organize the control nodes in lists, recommended 100%!

Reply
dan.collins.dev2 years ago(+1)

Oh yeah, I have been. For example, this how the alchemy menu's node structure looks. The item that is clicked has only it's ingredients' labels and counts revealed. I used the 2nd Vbox for spacing. I think its just the same amount of labels with a text value of four spaces.

Reply
AboutFAQBlogContact us
Copyright © 2025 itch corp · Directory · Terms · Privacy · Cookies