Moth to the Moon Updated to Version 1.1!


Hello, everyone! It's been a little while since I last made an update to this page, but I've been working on making all sorts of improvements to Moth to the Moon in order to push the project closer to my original vision for it. There's all sorts of new content here for everyone to enjoy, including a very special boss encounter taking the form of a mini-game! The best part is that this demo produces a save file that will be compatible with future versions of the game, so don't be afraid to play hard and set your best records!

I've added a few simple cutscenes in the vein of my other project, Dark Space, to assist in conveying the story and Sue's personality. I also added multiple new level themes and backgrounds to try and keep the game visually interesting; three of the themes appear in the current main scenario, but all six are available for use in the level editor. Multiple new sound effects have also been added to stop the game from being totally silent and boring.

The difficulty curve of the game has been rebalanced so new mechanics and ideas are gradually introduced over the course of the main scenario without becoming too demanding too quickly. Some objects that previously appeared only in the level editor now show up in the main scenario, but there are still a few items unique to the editor at this point in time. Even if you find some puzzles too challenging to figure out right away, there's no need to finish them all in order; you will be able to ascend to new sections of the tower while leaving a few floors uncleared.

This update also brings in some features requested by players of the original demo. It's now easier to reset and back out of levels if you find yourself making a critical mistake or just getting sick of a particular puzzle. All of the objects on the screen will also now remain in place instead of vanishing completely when the game is paused to give you a safe way to size up a situation where you're being pressured by enemies or the timer.

== VERSION 1.1 CHANGES ==

  • The game now has a save file to record your progress!
  • Sound effects are now present! The void of silence has finally been defeated.
  • The main scenario has been completely redone with 15 floors, including a few modified floors from the previous version and a unique boss encounter!
  • When selecting the main scenario, Sue will now be positioned at the first uncleared floor on the highest section of the tower you have reached.
  • There are multiple new cinematic sequences that appear at various locations in the game!
  • The options menu has been implemented!
  • The gameplay controls for the X and Escape keys have been updated to be more consistent.
  • You may use the X key to reset a level and the Escape key to return to the stage selection screen after a level failure or completion.
  • The soldier beetle will now pursue Sue if it is on ground level and detects Sue in its path.
  • A few glitches resulting from obscure sequences of actions have been fixed.
  • Many new level themes have been added! See them in the main game and the level editor.
  • Objects now remain on the screen while the game is paused!
  • An alternate clothing color for Sue has been added! Are you quick enough to unlock it? It's currently not possible to unlock the other two clothing colors.
  • Simple level backgrounds have been added. Level backgrounds can be disabled in the options menu if you find them disorienting.
  • There's more...

Files

Moth to the Moon.zip (Windows) 2 MB
Dec 19, 2019

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