animo - a rpg platformer
Animo - An RPG Platformer: Experimental Depth & Hollow Knight Inspiration
Animo is an ambitious RPG platformer built on a unique, experimental engine not found elsewhere on Scratch, which may result in occasional glitches or soft locks. The developer actively encourages players to report any game-breaking bugs and to leave constructive criticism. This project represents a final attempt at Scratch development for the creator, who hopes for community engagement through likes and favorites.
Comprehensive Controls & Abilities
The game features a comprehensive tutorial covering all mechanics. Core controls utilize arrow keys for movement and jumping. Combat and utility are mapped to the 'X' key for attacking and the 'C' key for healing, provided the player has sufficient "willpower." Interaction with the world—talking to NPCs, using pylons, buying items, and advancing dialogue—is handled with the spacebar.
Advanced abilities are unlocked progressively: a directional dash (double-tap a direction), a double jump (double-tap up in the air), and spellcasting (hold a direction and press C, consuming willpower).
Pylon System: Map, Teleport, Weapons & Charms
The checkpoint system revolves around floating white pylons. Interacting with a pylon opens a five-tab menu, allowing players to view the world map and teleport to previously discovered locations (Map Menu), equip unlocked weapons (Weapons Menu), and equip found charms (Charms Menu), with a power limit system restricting charm combinations.
Audio & Visual Credits
Audio and visual inspiration draws heavily from Hollow Knight, with credit to Team Cherry for original music and sound effects, imported via CrystalKeeper7 and tonynsc. The sword system is inspired by AvaneeshDeleep's Kopis project, and a custom text generator by coxy52 is utilized. For similar action-RPG experiences, try Blob RPG Platformer or Mechanical Puzzle Platformer.
