Strata

Devlog

• Patch Notes 14/08/24
  August 14, 2024 by I/O

  Patch Notes 14/08/24 - Added a toggle for the Beacon System - Player now always respawns at a beacon when one is active - Added extra controls while we wait for controller remapping: Slide: Z, C, Righ... Continue reading
• Hotfix: Input bug affecting gameplay
  August 13, 2024 by I/O#Hotfix, #bugs

  HOTFIX Most recent patch before this one has a bug that affects core gameplay which is fixed now. Input mapping is still not working, and I fear I may have to bargain with a lovecraftian entity to get... Continue reading
• Strata: The Next Leap Forward (2D Speedrun Platformer Update)
  August 12, 2024 by I/O#2D Platformer, #2D Speedrun Platformer, #2D Game, #Celeste, #Super Meat Boy, #Ghostrunner, #Best Indie 2D Platformer 2024

  We’re. So. Back. Hello Strata Players! It’s been a while. I am extremely pleased to announce a new era for Strata. This update marks a pretty huge milestone in terms of quality and polish. In the... Continue reading

  
• I want to make the Best 2D Indie Platformer...
  August 09, 2024 by I/O#Game Design, #Roadmap, #Long term, #speedrunning, #story, #level design

  Or at least, I want to be in that conversation. And I think there's a non-zero chance that I might actually be able to pull it off. I have always had lofty goals with Strata - my 2D Speedrun Platforme... Continue reading

  
• Hotfix: Ledge Dashes in funny places
  August 09, 2024 by I/O

  This bug was caused by the corner handling system being wrongfully called. It has been disabled while i work on a fix... Continue reading
• MASSIVE Performance Increase + New Competitive Season!
  August 08, 2024 by I/O#2D Platformer, #Optimisation, #Unity

  So, I spent a couple of days refactoring my old code and I've managed to squeeze out a tonne of extra performance. In the Unity Editor, I went from 150fps to 220, and in the built version of the game... Continue reading

  
• Summer 2024 Update!
  August 05, 2024 by I/O

  The great refactor begins! Legacy Level 'City' now playable, bringing the total level count to 6. Switched to new input system, which will give us more options in future and make the backend more stre... Continue reading
• Adding Grind Rails!
  July 16, 2023 by I/O

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  #Game Design, #2D Platformer, #2D Speedrun Platformer, #Speedrun Design, #Silent Tutorial, #Grind Rails

  In a game about Slide-Jumping, what better mechanic to implement than Grind Rails? These will be introduced in the second level - An urban sprawl worn down by centuries of disrepair. The goal with the... Continue reading