Playhead Platformer (Prototype)

Controls:

• WASD/Arrow keys to move
• Space/Z to jump
• R to respawn 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to go to Levels 1-5
• Mouse: drag and drop platforms in Levels 3-5

Win by reaching the star! (star downloaded from web)

You are allowed to move the platforms in Levels 3-5

Rules for moving platforms (not currently enforced):

• You are not supposed to move platforms while platforming (press R before moving platforms)
• Platforms cannot overlap or have portions of them offscreen and cannot block the spawn circle
• Ideally platforms should snap to a grid (with small increments) but this is not implemented yet

Wanted to add adaptive music to play over platforms like a DAW

This is left in an unfinished prototype state because the level design felt too constrained (worked on a different game instead):

Potential improvements:

• Camera should be zoomed out more, larger platforming sections and less emphasis on specific puzzle maneuvers
• Spikes, moving platforms, tempo up/down sections could give new ideas
• Screen is too wide, line moves too slowly/too fast
• Player should also loop/portal at screen edges (this removes the difficult right-to-left jump and need for long platforms but I am relying on this as the challenge in the levels)

• Platformer controller needs more tuning (floaty jump up with faster fall)
  • Currently using Corgi Platformer controller asset