that menu already looks way, way better!
as to the gore, two things: it's odd that some of the traps kill you by teleporting you away and others do it by turning you into a bloody mess. I think one or the other would be better, both feels odd.
second thing, if you want it to be over-the-top super meat boy esque (which this game reminds me of a lot actually) then you need bigger gore explosions. if you look at how meat boy dies there's a blood explosion that's twice the size of his actual body. in comparison the ones in your game look smaller than the character.

edit: I will say though, with the sci-fi hyper robotic aesthetic you're going for the teleport effect feels more fitting.

    samuraidan Yes u are right i should stick to the theme its a sc-fi platformer. I will go with the explosion death type (when the rocket kills you) and maybe add some oil splatter. The spikes have the "default" death i was not sure what to do with the spike death animation.

      I agree that the blood splatter doesn't really fit the theme. I like how the robot turns into physical pieces on death, that's a cool detail. Maybe those pieces could get impaled on the spikes?

      6 days later

      Version 1.4.0 is out 🙂

      Fixes:

      -changed the button for hook on the joystick with Sony-Triangle / Xbox- Y

      -if you start to hook and hold the button you will slow down time it should be now easier to hook

      • changed death animation to explode (there is no blood for now)

      -polished the tutorial should look a bit better (still not done)

      -Main Menu polish

      -added a bit of juice to the game

      -added joystick vibration for Windows and Linux version (sadly not working on web version)

      • fixed small bugs

      https://hollyeye.itch.io/bot/devlog/591739/version-140

      Hello, I have recorded my play session in video. I hope it is helpful 🙂

      I have created an open PlaySession in Playcocola:

      Anybody can use it to record a playtesting video, it is free, and not registration is required

      Disclaimer: I created the platform and it is in beta version as well 🙂

        d2clon Thank you for this it helps a lot 🙂 i will watch it probably 10 times to see what could be better. Some of the things are just place holders and will change, right now i only focus on the movement mechanics. Tnx for the feedback its really appreciated 🙂 any suggestions for the movement let me know.

        Video bug/error:
        Sometimes when i watch the video for a couple of minutes and i pause it and come back later (1-2 minutes) it freeze and i can not resume the video i need to exit the page and open the link again so i can watch it (watched on mobile) while on the pc i watch and do the same thing it starts the video from the beginning .

        I will play a little bit with the recorder and if its so easy and good can i recommend it on the itchio page ?

          Thanks for the feedback as well 🙂, I'll check this bug. As a work around you can download the video.

          And yes, I'm happy you recommend the tool. We're happy if it is helpful to you.

          d2clon Thank you it helps a lot 🙂 in a couple of days i will release 1.5 version and there will be a "show room / fun room" and I would love to see a video of that 🙂 if its easier for you we could talk over discord Galla#7641 / galla_1 . Have a nice day

          Edit: tested the video player and it resumes as expected 🙂

              Galla tell me more about the "show room / fun room" 🙂. And tell me how can I help. I don't open discord very often... too distracting 😉

                  d2clon Made the video public 🙂 tnx for pointing out. Im trying to make the game accessible as possible as i can, in the short video it was 2 buttons pressed most of the things happen automatically 🙂

                  With the testing i had of the video recorder i really love it 🙂 i will push it to the playtesters to see what they find, its a great tool thank you for this 🙂

                    Version 1.5.0

                    Fixes / Updates:

                    -new Show-Room (here you can test every mechanic and ability - recommended after finishing tutorial)

                    -fixed Dash stutter on web version

                    -visual fixes( spelling )

                    -jump pad consistency while holding jump button

                    -added Lights - experimental

                    -Level overhaul - Slide Tutorial, Ground Pound Tutorial,

                    -fixed some sound issues

                    -added new movement mechanics/triggers (look in show-room)

                    -added 2 new abilities (show-room) -abilities still in experimental stages

                    -fixed some minor bugs

                    -added new bugs - probably

                    Itchio Link:
                    https://hollyeye.itch.io/bot

                    GameJolt Link:
                    https://gamejolt.com/games/b0t/835097

                    8 days later

                    Some new things im working on.

                    23 days later

                    New Update live V1.6 now supports Mac 🙂

                    Looks neat!

                    11 days later

                    Those are really cool new features! I need to try the game again soon!