Magic Is Hard

Devlog

• Axes & Spikeballs
  January 21, 2021 by J Weber

  Apparently I forgot to make a devlog for this one, so here's a quick overview of some of the traps introduced in levels 8 and 9: Dropping spikeballs, swinging axes, and falling axes. Spikeballs These... Continue reading

  
• Crossbows, Boulders, & UI Updates
  January 19, 2021 by J Weber

  This quick weekend build introduces a new mechanic, two new levels, and implements the Best Run feature to make it easier to track your scores. Crossbow The crossbow is a targeting trap that tracks th... Continue reading

  
• Lights, Lava, & Levels
  December 11, 2020 by J Weber

  This build introduces the use of 2D lighting, reworks the Level Select menu (as well as how they're handled in the back end), and introduces a new Lava mechanic for use in an additional 2 levels of th... Continue reading

  
• Documentation
  October 15, 2020 by J Weber

  This devlog is for the final submission, as this game was developed for a uni project. How well does the final game compare to the concept document? There were several differences from the original pl... Continue reading
• User Guide
  October 15, 2020 by J Weber

  This devlog is a part of the submission for KIT109. Magic Is Hard Description An absurdist platformer with cutesy effects and difficult controls. The game is easy to pick up and get started with, but... Continue reading

  
• Game Testing
  October 06, 2020 by J Weber

  Game Feedback This devlog is simply a post requesting feedback on the game. Please do so via this form ; primary testing will be done at 4-5pm Tuesday 6th of October, but feel free to submit the form... Continue reading
• Menus, Settings, and Time Trials
  October 03, 2020 by J Weber

  This build introduces several menus, including a main screen, level select screen, and settings menu. It also introduces a consistently used font, a new play mode known as "Time Trial", and introduces... Continue reading

  
• Moving Traps & Graphical Fixes
  September 24, 2020 by J Weber

  This build was somewhat focused on bug fixing, but also introduces a new mechanic to allow for more challenging and unique levels in future. Spritesheet Bleed (& Automated Solution) In previous builds... Continue reading

  
• Dialog & Level Iteration
  September 18, 2020 by J Weber

  This build includes 2 new levels, in addition to minor changes to other systems, bug fixes, and aesthetic additions. New Levels The first new level is a fairly compact and short level with only one re... Continue reading

  
• Levels, Mechanics, and Iteration
  September 09, 2020 by J Weber

  This build introduces several new mechanics that, while not finished, begin to give an idea of what levels will feel like. New Level & Art An initial, testing/tutorial level has been added. This level... Continue reading

  
• Basic Movement
  August 25, 2020 by J Weber

  Basic movement uploaded for testing purposes, in addition to a prototype system for flight designed to be inherently unstable and difficult to control accurately. This feature will be used throughout... Continue reading

  
• Game Concept
  August 24, 2020 by J Weber

  Magic Is Hard Platformer; crazy controls; dungeon crawler elements You're a wizard! But it turns out casting spells isn't so easy. You know all the spells, but apparently this stuff takes talent, and... Continue reading