v0.03 Update - Spins and Flips!

Big changes for my first proper Devtober 2021 update! Look forward to updates like this every Sunday! Sunday!    S u   n d a y !

We've got a new test level in which to play around. I'll call this the   final alpha version of Cat On Board, next up will be v0.1    with     proper levels that have a little more personality.   Should this be a left-to-right "complete the level" type of platformer, or something more like THPS where you've got a certain time to get as many points (and chicken wings!) as possible? Who knows? Only one way to find out!  

Before anything else, I wanted to make sure there was a core gameplay idea that I found enjoyable,  so I  wanted the movement to feel right and tricks to feel fun. I think that goal has been more-or-less accomplished, but let me know! I love feedback and I want your criticism!

Anyway, let's talk about tricks. I've added two main types: flips and spins. There's no     threat of wiping out   and animations can be canceled by other maneuvers, but that will change in a future update. For now, enjoy being the world's most skilled cat-boarder and have fun!

New Stuff

• ALT Spins - There are two different animations for this, depending on which direction you're moving.
• UP Flips -  Rather than rotate the sprite itself, I  made a new animation. I think it looks nice.
• Score  Modifiers - If you do multiple tricks in the air, you might notice that your score gets a bonus added to it! I'd like to make this more apparent in future updates.
• New Animations - I've added some new frames to the JUMP animation. Hope you like it!
• New Controls!

Oops, I did it again. I changed the controls.  I  had to add "face buttons" for tricks, and decided it felt more natural to assign JUMP  and BRAKE to those as well, instead of just being tied to the directional buttons. Finding a good place to put them on the keyboard was a little  tough, but I settled with SPACE BAR and either ALT key. Hopefully that's normal. (if not, O/P and X/Z are also assigned to those inputs -- that's my gift to you, dear reader)

Movement Controls :     Use WASD or  Arrow Keys!

• LEFT/RIGHT:    Push
• SPACE BAR:    Jump
• ALT/DOWN: Brake

TRICK CONTROLS:  In-air only!

• ALT:  180 Spin (hold for 360)
• UP: Cat-flip
• LEFT/RIGHT:  Air-out

ADVANCED  MOVES:   Don't try this at home!

• LEFT/RIGHT (opposite direction):  Kick-turn
• DOWN  (in-air):  Stomp