Platforming with TGB

Howdy folks,
Don't really know what to say here, especially after keeping my head down so long. This is kinda a brief update, prompted by some comments I've noticed regarding TGB's platformer potential.

The following screenshots are from a personal proof of concept project. It's script only (1.5.1), based in the latest iteration of the generic framework I've been working on since back when TGB was was T2D EA. One of my strongest inspirations was Wonder Boy in Monster World, particularly with regard to the ability to enter locations and generally play with hidden/layered content.



(Outdoors, indoors, deeper indoors)

The classic platformer mechanics are present and working without glitch or hack, so far as I'm aware. One way platforms, avatar inertia/momentum, health & damage, environmental effects, per-powerup support for things like hover/free flight, etc.


(A one way platform)

There is also support for friendly and hostile NPCs, NPC AIs, RPG-like NPC and prop dialog support (with branching, condition checks & redirects, and so on), and powerup inventory with selection interface.



(Dialog & inventory)

The levels go together quickly and easily with a handful of appropriate behaviors. As a part of my framework, it also comes with the ability to switch to other supported game styles/genres with no effort. In the example below, the arcade machine triggers transition to some CRPG functionality I've been playing with.



(Cross-genre capability)

Fun and easy with TGB!
Cheers,
Glen C.