Devlog #1: Jetpack Clone Progress

This project builds on my previous Flappy Bird-style game, focusing on improved controls and reusable systems.

• Changed the controls to hold / click to rise and release to fall
  • In the previous game, the player would jump on input, but now the player rises while the input is held
  • Added maximum speeds for both rising and falling to make the controls feel more manageable
• Created new player sprites (inspired by Cave Story)
  • Previously, animation was handled using only rotation, but this time I implemented animations for running, rising, falling, and death

• Implemented beam-type obstacles
  • Created patterns with one or two beams
  • Spawn positions are divided into top, middle, and bottom, and selected randomly
• Reworked the obstacle structure
  • Changed the setup to: obstacle scene → pattern scene → spawned from the Game scene
  • Introduced base classes and inheritance to make it easier to extend
• Changed the scoring system
  • Previously, the score increased when passing obstacles, but now it’s based on distance traveled
  • Distance is calculated using scroll_speed × delta
• Adjusted hit behavior
  • The player continues to be hit until landing, and the score keeps increasing until the player comes to a complete stop (inspired by the Smash Bros. Home-Run Contest)