I decided to start a new empty project file for Esper Girls, as I intend to revamp the original project file from the ground up, cause admittedly there’s a LOT of first big programmer project spaghetti code in there, and I was wanting to rework the game dramatically in the first place, so now I’m frankensteining the old beta build and this new pre-alpha build.

So far, the physics feel WAY nicer! Actual working momentum and a better feeling dashing and wall jumping system! In addition, the game now, instead of running at the odd 512x288px resolution of the old beta, the new pre-alpha runs at a much more easily upscalable 640x360px! Lots more screen space for big sprites and background assets, and I don’t intend to be shy about that larger screen real estate!!

I’m hoping to further develop this pre-alpha into a much, MUCH nicer demo, hopefully in time for SAGE 2026!!

https://munchroome.bandcamp.com/album/esper-girls-demo-soundtrack

Plus there’s this level’s main gimmick: these crystal pillars that contain air around them!