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Haven't done any updates on my #js13k game. It's slow going and I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I'm making a metroidvania! 😬 Here's a few early pictures. #javascript #gamedev #indiedev #gamejam

This image shows our hero, the unicorn (currently a pink square). Once fully powered up it leaves a rainbow trail everywhere it goes, which is can bounce off of to reach higher locations. #gamejam

This is a simple vector editor I made for the map editor. It's based on another simple editor I made for drawing shapes for my vector game library. I can basically just add squares and then split them up and draw the points around, or add lines. It outputs json for the engine to consume. #indiedev

This is a horrible drawing I scribbled on my tablet but it shows my early thoughts for the level layout. It will change since I haven't worked out any critical paths or puzzles or tested anything, but I am trying to work out how to make it look interesting and be enjoyable to explore. #gamedev

Started building the actual world this evening. It's a bit slower going than I imagined but it is working, which is the main thing. I want to finish the first version tomorrow and then I test it a lot! Then make it look prettier, and hopefully add music if the budget allows. #js13k #gamedev

Here's a screenshot of the game and the splash screen. It's almost done now. A bit of level tidying and then some play-testing but I'm pretty happy with it. #js13k #gamedev #indiedev #javascript

When I had designed a chunk of the world I printed it and gave it to my 10 year old son who helped me to work out the position of the rainbows and the doors and keys to try and make it an interesting experience. #gamedesign #js13k

Have put the game online. Please tell me what you think! #gamedev #indiedev #js13k #videogame #javascript beepmini.com/games/unicorn/