Tag: Phoenotopia
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DevLog #05: Map Designing
One common feedback we received for Phoenotopia was to add a map. Unfortunately, it was too difficult to do since Phoenotopia wasn’t designed with 2D geometric considerations in mind. Perhaps it’s best explained with this picture: (Note: Chinese Translation of this blog post is available! (Courtesy of Baojie) (The starting house. Some say the confusing layout was…
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DevLog #03: The True Weight of a Double Jump
One of the most common requests I received for Phoenotopia was to add a double jump. Of course, once the game was out, adding a new movement mechanic like that wasn’t feasible without dramatically altering the levels and puzzles. It’s one of those deceptively small changes that carries massive, far-reaching consequences. Still, I mentally bookmarked…
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DevLog #01 : Introducing Star Iliad
We’re happy to announce our next game, “Star Iliad”! Now in development. Star Iliad is a retro-futuristically themed Metroidvania that takes place inside a giant star whale. See the teaser trailer! In the game, you’ll play as Blythe Braves, a Star Ranger who patrols a remote region of the interstellar frontier. Heeding a distress signal,…
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