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[Kanavall]

They don't really look like spikes, more like lights in the ground. Hmmm... is there a way you can make it pop out of the ground a bit? Not sure how that would look with that perspective thought, it might look weird.

[Oscar Blomqvist]

They don't really look like spikes, more like lights in the ground. Hmmm... is there a way you can make it pop out of the ground a bit? Not sure how that would look with that perspective thought, it might look weird.

Uhm yea I was afraid of that, completely top-down can be a tricky perspective sometimes. Thanks a lot for telling me.

[Kanavall]

Uhm yea I was afraid of that, completely top-down can be a tricky perspective sometimes. Thanks a lot for telling me.
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I have an idea that might help. What if you had the white dots representing the spikes start flashing white, and then turn red when their up. Maybe you wouldn't be able to call them spikes anymore, but they could be like "hot dots?" (lol) or something to show that damage could be done their. The red could help show that.

Or... if you really want spikes you could keep them like they are but then have spikes pop out the sides so you can see them clearly. Might give a better understanding of what they are. And then you can add some small blood burst to emphasis that their spikes.

[The Armorman]

yes you could make the spikes pop out an angle, perhaps the same angle as the top row of tiles in your dungeon

[Oscar Blomqvist]

Uhm yea I was afraid of that, completely top-down can be a tricky perspective sometimes. Thanks a lot for telling me.

I have an idea that might help. What if you had the white dots representing the spikes start flashing white, and then turn red when their up. Maybe you wouldn't be able to call them spikes anymore, but they could be like "hot dots?" (lol) or something to show that damage could be done their. The red could help show that.

Or... if you really want spikes you could keep them like they are but then have spikes pop out the sides so you can see them clearly. Might give a better understanding of what they are. And then you can add some small blood burst to emphasis that their spikes.

Great ideas, thanks. I like the concept of having spiked pop out of the sides, as well as the ground. As you say, that will probably give a better understanding as to what it is. Will experiment with this.

yes you could make the spikes pop out an angle, perhaps the same angle as the top row of tiles in your dungeon

Yea that is definitely an option. I wanted to keep everything except for the walls completely top-down for consistency, but maybe it is better to forego this in some cases to make some elements more clear. Thanks for the comment  

[Kanavall]

No problem! I don't think going out of that top down element for the spikes will hurt you. I think the player might appreciate it more since it's more distinctive that they're spikes, and most likely ignore the fact that it's not in line with the top down style. Who knows, once you get some testing with it you'll get a better understanding if they fit in well.

[xix]

Add shadows. The spikes will look like spikes if you add a shadow that implies height.

[Krucho]

Your game looks awesome

[Oscar Blomqvist]

Add shadows. The spikes will look like spikes if you add a shadow that implies height.

Smart! Thanks for the tip, I will experiment with this.

Your game looks awesome

So happy to hear you think so, thanks a lot! 

[Oscar Blomqvist]

A new feature I have been starting implementing is item drops.

There are many kinds of items in the game, but I have started to focus on items with permanent upgrades, which work similar to items in binding of isaac. They provide the player with a specific upgrade, for example higher damage or faster movement speed, and the upgrade is received permanently.

[Kanavall]

I like the item drop! Very noticeable too that it's a pickup item too.

[PirateFish]

It really looks good. Like the visual power behind the swing.

[_glitch]

It looks very very cool

[Oscar Blomqvist]

I like the item drop! Very noticeable too that it's a pickup item too.

Thanks! Nice that you find it clear that it is pickup-able item.

It really looks good. Like the visual power behind the swing.

Happy to hear it, thanks man.

It looks very very cool

Thanks a lot!

[Oscar Blomqvist]

Working on the logic for items, as well as adding various items to the game. Still a lot of placeholder art.

[PirateFish]

A Rougelike that actually tells what items does! Sounds good

[Oscar Blomqvist]

Uploaded a gameplay video of the current state of the game.