Unknown Planet

Update 13 Nov 2016: first post-jam release!

• There is now a save slot (just one though). Game will auto-save when checkpoints are triggered.
• In-game map to track your exploration progress. Press pause to access map after you enter the caves.
• Added ability to change window size (F1).
• Added more color palettes in case you'd like something other than the original green (F2).
• Added ability to mute audio (M).
• Replaced "Jump+" upgrade (which wasn't even accessible due to glitch).
• Minor adjusts to world design.
• Major adjustments to HUD displays.
• Remaining To-do list:
  • replace/fix sound engine
  • add more music, update sound effects
  • complete intro
  • fix "dasher" enemy glitch
  • some world decoration and finalize tile set
  • any new bugs found in this release!

Unknown Planet is a Metroid-vania, jumping platformer. You don't shot anything. The world is designed to kill you, so expect a high death curve. Unknown Planet was originally created in 8 days for GBJAM 5.

A great big thank you to Mark Sparling for the amazing soundtrack (check him out: https://soundcloud.com/marksparling).

Controls (gamepad)

• D-pad = move
• A = jump
• B = dash
• Start = pause

Controls (keyboard)

• WASD or Arrow Keys = move
• K or Z = A button (jump)
• L or X = B button (dash)
• ENTER = Start (pause)

Options

• M = mute/unmute audio
• F1 = rotate through window sizes (1x, 2x, 4x, Full Screen)
• F2 = rotate through 10 unique color palettes

Known Bugs/Issues:

• the "dasher" enemy types will break from time-to-time.
• the "beast" at the beginning is not finished, he just sits there until I have time to finish coding him.
• fixed a lot of issues with the sound, but I plan to replace the sound engine to optimize performance and hopefully resolve the remaining issues