Latest Updates: 13/09/2021
Alpha Screenshots:
1UP edit: removed the older images and now I'll have more current ones in the first post from now on
What the hell is Seal of Approval & why did you make this thread?
I've been meaning the make this thread for awhile now so here it is.
Seal of Approval is a technical hack that I am making in SMW.
It's pretty inspired by the likes Meat Boy/End is Nigh and other precise platformers that have came out over the past decade as well as some ideas coming from a variety of other games and hacks I've played.
What can you expect from this hack? Well you'll be getting around 25-ish levels set across five worlds each with their own distinct themes. Who says a technical hack can't look pretty?
I had a C3 Thread from July in which I first showed off the concept behind the hack and not much else.
Since then the year has remained busy with myself not having too much time for hacking however I've been drawing and doodling ideas for the hack all the time.
I've even made a few little other projects when I wanted to hack but I did not want to work on this project. I like doing that as it keeps things fresh and lets me experiment with other ideas.
Lately I've been showing off progress on the sites Discord Server however I feel now its best to finally make a thread.
Whilst the hack is still early days in terms of graphics and such the main gimmick and gameplay style has been hammered down.
So what's different between C3 and now you ask? Well looking at the footage you can see our main character is accompanied by a few friends.
The idea behind the hack is each level has a strict timer. You must rescue your friends before that 60 Second Timer runs out.
You'll not only need to avoid hazards but also the very seals you need to rescue as despite been cute they are deadly when their clumsiness is combined.
With Quick Retry and No Lives you'll be straight back into the action fast if you happen to mess up.
Stages might be shorter than most hacks due to the speed in which you'll need to complete them however I feel that it will allow me produce a hack I can actually finish.
Over the next weeks or so I plan on getting a fully finished tester level complete for people to try.
I wanted to do this at C3 but I was still tweaking/editing how I wanted the player to control. For now I'll leave you with the Second Player.
Player 2 who is a Small Elephant Seal:
I know its still early days and there aint too much to show yet but any feedback or ideas or support are all welcome I hope to share more with you soon!