Underfoot is a high-stakes 2D pursuit platformer where movement is survival. Players must navigate treacherous terrain while being hunted by a "Sentinel" that tracks, jumps, and adapts to the environment in real-time.
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Web (Primary): Playable instantly in any modern browser via itch.io. This version is optimized for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
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Compatibility: Designed for Desktop browsers with keyboard support.
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Engine: Godot Engine 4.x
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Language: GDScript
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Physics: Godot 2D Physics Engine.
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Systems: Raycast-based edge detection and proximity-based target acquisition.
We welcome contributions to refine the Sentinel's behavior and level design!
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Fork the project.
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Create a Feature Branch (
git checkout -b feature/ImprovedAI). -
Commit your Changes (
git commit -m 'Added Coyote Time to player movement'). -
Push to the Branch (
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Open a Pull Request.
Roadmap for Contributors:
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Implementing "Coyote Time" for more forgiving platforming.
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Refining AI pathfinding on moving platforms.
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Adding sound triggers for jumping and landing.
To deploy the latest version of Underfoot to itch.io:
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Export Settings: * In Godot, go to Project > Export and select the Web preset.
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Set VRAM Compression to
Mobile(ensures faster loading on the web). -
Ensure Export With Debug is unchecked for the final upload.
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File Prep:
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Export as
index.html. -
Select all generated files (
index.html,index.js,index.pck, etc.) and compress them into a flat ZIP (do not zip a folder; zip the files directly).
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itch.io Configuration:
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Upload the ZIP and select "This file will be played in the browser."
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Crucial: Enable "SharedArrayBuffer support" in the itch.io dashboard, or the game will not load.
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