Super Mario Enigmatic 2 - Novaborn (SMBX 2.0)

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:11 am

Story so far:

The Mushroom Kingdom had lived in peace ever since Bowser's plans for world invasion through the power of the Sacred Star were ruined by Mario and his friends. However, no peace can last forever. Frightening news from the neighbouring kingdom of Shiverburn Nova have reached her highness Queen Daisy. With the full force of the Royal Armada she has begun the journey to confront Bowser, who had obtained a new kind of power and was once again planning for a world invasion.

The episode begins with an assault to Bowser's new palace. Can you solve deadly puzzles in the war-torn world of Shiverburn Nova and put an end to the greatest threat the Mushroom Kingdom has ever seen?

Features:

* 4 playable characters
* More than 100 levels with some minibosses included
* 4 major multi-phase boss fights
* Unlimited lives
* Takes advantage of LunaLua and SMBX 2.0 features
* Main graphics by Sednaiur

The episode should have a healthy balance between puzzles and platforming and the level structure is less linear this time around. A world map will be used. The player is forced to use a certain character for each level through LunaLua. As in the previous episode, there is no scrolling and the player has to figure out various ways to reach the exit door. More screenshots will be provided as the development progresses.

Details:

Screenshots 08/14/2016:

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Screenshots 07/27/2016:

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Screenshots 07/11/2016:

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Screenshots 06/30/2016:

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Screenshots old:

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Estimated release : October 2016. Beta testing will happen closer to the release.

Postby **Waddle** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:13 am

Sednaiur's SMB3 GFX pack - Episode version

PixelPest · Postby **PixelPest** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:54 am

Oh I am really looking forward to this. From the screenshots it looks fantastic

h2643 · Postby **h2643** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:38 am

I'm super excited for this.

MECHDRAGON777 · Postby **MECHDRAGON777** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:28 am

Do not know how I missed this, but does look nice. I do hope it will be more fun then the first one.

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:49 am

MECHDRAGON777 wrote:Do not know how I missed this, but does look nice. I do hope it will be more fun then the first one.

Hey now! Are you trying to say the first game was not an epitome of perfection in every aspect?

Anyways, the episode is now 50% completed and thus I have new (WIP) screenies to present:

Spoiler: show

MECHDRAGON777 · Postby **MECHDRAGON777** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:33 am

Reign wrote:
MECHDRAGON777 wrote:Do not know how I missed this, but does look nice. I do hope it will be more fun then the first one.
Hey now! Are you trying to say the first game was not an epitome of perfection in every aspect?

Anyways, the episode is now 50% completed and thus I have new (WIP) screenies to present:

The new screens look nice and I adore the map. If the first one was near perfect, would it be bad to try to make the sequel even better? It was very fun watching as303298 play it and makes me want to LP this one, or video beta-test it. Either or.

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:46 am

MECHDRAGON777 wrote:If the first one was near perfect, would it be bad to try to make the sequel even better?

I was being slightly sarcastic before, it definitely was not perfect. Most likely those who prefer puzzles to platforming will like the sequel more. And of course the additions brought by LunaLua and the better and more coherent graphics should make the game more attractive.

MECHDRAGON777 · Postby **MECHDRAGON777** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:49 am

Reign wrote:
MECHDRAGON777 wrote:If the first one was near perfect, would it be bad to try to make the sequel even better?
I was being slightly sarcastic before, it definitely was not perfect. Most likely those who prefer puzzles to platforming will like the sequel more. And of course the additions brought by LunaLua and the better and more coherent graphics should make the game more attractive.

Sorry for the misinterpretation.

Quantix · Postby **Quantix** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:01 am

I just hope I can actually beat this one this time.

loop · Postby **loop** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:12 pm

It looks great so far. I like how you used the "ashen" tileset. Looking forward to it.

Snessy the duck · Postby **Snessy the duck** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 11:51 am

This looks like an awesome and unique Project! Almost reminds me of those one-screen puzzle levels from Super Mario Maker!

Anyways, I've noticed an error in this screenshot. If you look really close, you can see that Link's rupee icon is still present, despite the entire hud being erased!

It's to the top left of the uppermost small plant if you can't find it.

Anyways, looking forward to this unique Project!

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:00 pm

^ Thanks, and actually that is one of the 1000 minor known errors I've not gotten to yet. :p

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 2:54 pm

Gasp...even more progress. And yes, the rupee is still there.

Spoiler: show

YouTube · Postby **bossedit8** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:58 pm

Oh man, puzzles on our way to go! I really like as of what you did so far with the design and such, makes me wonder what this game really has in store if it's on completion. I wish you good luck with that!

Imaynotbehere4long · Postby **Imaynotbehere4long** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 1:24 pm

Oh hey, a sequel to SME. This looks very interesting; I hope it has puzzles this time (and no reused bosses).

MarioKirby101 · Postby **MarioKirby101** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 11:46 pm

The first one was absolutely amazing (and ridiculously hard, especially later on) and now we have a sequel. When beta testing starts, I would love to be a beta tester.

Reign · Postby **Reign** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:09 am

I have two beta testers so far but a few more won't hurt. I'd rather do the pick closer to the release, but if you are willing to beta test, you can just PM me. Will see how many there are interested. Don't want the whole forum testing though as it's not supposed to be a "play early" -experience but an actual test. :p

Anyways, some progress has been made again. Currently it looks like there will be 104 levels in the episode excluding the possible post-game content and I have 85 levels done. Despite the lower level count than in the previous game, it will take longer to play through as there are no 10 second levels this time around after the introduction level.

Oh, and bossedit8, spin jumping is disabled throughout the episode so no more being clever and glitching everything. <3

MarioKirby101 · Postby **MarioKirby101** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:03 pm

Reign wrote:I have two beta testers so far but a few more won't hurt. I'd rather do the pick closer to the release, but if you are willing to beta test, you can just PM me. Will see how many there are interested. Don't want the whole forum testing though as it's not supposed to be a "play early" -experience but an actual test. :p

Anyways, some progress has been made again. Currently it looks like there will be 104 levels in the episode excluding the possible post-game content and I have 85 levels done. Despite the lower level count than in the previous game, it will take longer to play through as there are no 10 second levels this time around after the introduction level.

Oh, and bossedit8, spin jumping is disabled throughout the episode so no more being clever and glitching everything. <3

1. Oh, OK.
2. The first one took me forever to beat anyways, so that should be OK.
3. That's the only way I ever got through some levels...