Added More Personality (Build 0.6.6)

Added More Personality (Build 0.6.6)
Hey everyone!
This update is all about animation, feedback, and personality — making every jump, stomp, and swim feel more expressive and alive.
Oh, and one more exciting note — our little gray cube finally has a name: meet Bit! 🧊
Bit’s been through a lot of testing, tweaks, and tumbles, and now they’re really starting to come alive on screen.
🎮 Player Animation & Feel Improvements
Standard Platforming:
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🦶 Added a new stomp landing animation that plays when Bit bounces off an enemy.
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⚠️ Introduced an edge-scared ledge animation that triggers when Bit teeters near a cliff.
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🌪️ Added a long-fall pose for extended drops before landing.
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💨 Refined jump and land squash/stretch, making them slightly more exaggerated for a bouncier feel.
Swimming:
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💦 Added full directional swim sprites with dynamic squash/stretch depending on motion.
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🫧 Bubbles now trail from Bit during swimming strokes.
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🔊 Added a soft “boop” swim sound that triggers on each stroke for rhythmic feedback.
💀 Enemy Enhancements
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💥 Added new enemy death animations — enemies now squash and pop more dramatically.
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🐟 Added a fish enemy death variant with underwater splash and bubble FX.
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🧨 Enhanced explosion and sparkle FX for a snappier finish when enemies are defeated.
✨ Visual & FX Polish
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💫 Keys now emit a sparkle burst when collected for a more rewarding feel.
🧩 Summary
Build 0.6.6 focuses on personality and polish — Bit now feels more reactive to the world around them.
Every action has a little more bounce, splash, and sparkle! ✨
Files
BitJump
BitJump is a fast-paced platformer with retro-styled visuals and simple controls.
| Status | Prototype |
| Author | Sofaspartan |
| Genre | Platformer, Action, Adventure |
| Tags | 2D, 8-Bit, Cute, GameMaker, Pixel Art, Retro, Side Scroller, Singleplayer |
| Languages | English |
| Accessibility | Configurable controls |
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