Prototype #50 and big news
Prototype #50 is here and with it comes big news....this will be the final update to this version of Maru Island made using GameMaker. I'm restarting the project in Unity and making some fundamental changes, like moving to 2.5D instead of pure 2D. And this time around, I'm adding online multiplayer. Because it turns out that local multiplayer essentially means no multiplayer for a lot of people.
It will take me some time to recreate everything from the ground up in a new engine, and I appreciate your patience with me as I spend some time learning the Unity Editor and re-implementing old features. It will likely be a while before I have enough content assembled in the new engine to replace this demo, so expect prototype #50 to be the latest demo for some time.
If you'd like to see a preview of the 2.5D art style I plan on using, check out this video:
Restarting the whole project from scratch in a new engine will take a ton of work, but I think it will pay off in tighter, more enjoyable gameplay. The current demo isn't quite what I wanted it to be - let's hope that the second time around I can get it right!
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Maru Island
ARPG inspired by the Mana Series and 2D Zelda, with a dash of bullet hell
| Status | Prototype |
| Author | Fanfare Games |
| Genre | Role Playing |
| Tags | Action RPG, Co-op, Local Co-Op, orchestral-soundtrack, Retro, Top-Down, Top Down Adventure |
| Languages | English |
More posts
- Prototype #57 - Ally AI upgradesApr 12, 2024
- Prototype #56 - Item Drops!Mar 21, 2024
- Quick FixMar 16, 2024
- Prototype #55 - Now with (placeholder) hair and clothing!Mar 16, 2024
- Prototype #53 - Credits, Platform-Specific FixesNov 18, 2023
- New: Play Maru Island in browser on GX.gamesNov 15, 2023
- Prototype #52 - Visual upgradesNov 15, 2023
- Prototype #51 has launched!Nov 12, 2023
- It's been a while...some updates!Nov 02, 2023
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