Jackalope (itch)

THIS GAME IS IN ALPHA STAGE - (I will continue working on it daily for 70 more days.  Was #Devtober, now it is #100DaysOfGameDev) Follow my twitter for daily updates and YouTube Devlogs coming soon!  I was crazy busy this month as well.

Story:

Help the Jackalope warrior free the trapped ghosts from the evil Spidermaid Witch.  Enter deep into their cursed forest, and get help from a friendly owl ghost named Hoot.

Made for Cryptid Jam and Gentle Ghost Jam

Why 2 jams? (They are the at the exact same time, and I had an idea that uses both themes.  Also, more chances for feedback.)

• Themes: “Cryptid creatures”, and “a game about ghosts where horror isn’t the main genre”.
• How I used the themes:
• Cryptid: The Jackalope is a mythical animal of North American folklore (a fearsome critter) described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The word jackalope is a portmanteau of jackrabbit and antelope.  Also, the Jackalope’s upgraded skills are named after its similar cryptid cousins, the Wolpertinger, the Skvader, and the Ozark Howler.
• Optional Theme: The jackalope is a LOCAL myth from my hometown, (Reno Nevada USA)
• Original Creation Cryptid:  Spidermaid Witch is a vicious creature that kills living creatures then traps their ghosts and feeds off their energy.  With her warlock like powers she controls other dead insects.
• Ghosts:  Hoot is an owl ghost that will follow and help on your adventure.  Jackalope's main quest is to free the cursed ghosts so they can be reborn.
• Genre: 2D side scroller Metroidvania (Not horror)
• Game engine: Unity 2D
• Sprites made in Photoshop CC
• Sound made in Bfxr
• Music made in ecrett music
• My learning goals for this game are: Richer environments, Dash skill, better immunity frames, better combat, and enemy knock back. (Only figured out Dash skill so far)

I look forward to playing other’s games and leaving feedback, I hope I get some awesome constructive criticisms as well!  Don’t forget to follow my twitter for future updates.