Topic: Open Surge is a fun 2D retro platformer inspired by Sonic games Linux / Windows

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Open Surge is a fun 2D retro platformer inspired by Sonic games, and a game creation system that lets you unleash your creativity ... for Linux or Windows

https://alemart.itch.io/opensurge


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfB1X-oe97M

Open Surge is a fun 2D retro platformer inspired by Sonic games and a game creation system that lets you unleash your creativity!

About Open Surge

Open Surge is two projects in one: a game and a game creation system (game engine) with full scripting capabilities. It is released as free and open source software.

Open Surge is written from the ground up in C language, using the Allegro game programming library. The project has been started by Alexandre Martins, a developer from Brazil. Nowadays, Open Surge has contributors all over the world!

For more information, visit opensurge2d.org

How do I play?

You can play using a keyboard or a joystick.

Key     Action
Arrows   Move
Space   Jump
Enter   Pause
Esc      Quit
Left Ctrl   Switch character
Equals (=)   Take snapshot
F12     Open the editor

How do I create a game?

Use Open Surge to create your own amazing games! Create new levels, items, bosses, gameplay mechanics, playable characters, special abilities and more!

    The first step is learning how to use the level editor (press F12 during gameplay)
    Next, comes learning how to do basic hacking (modify the images/sounds, create new scenery, new characters, etc.)
    Finally, have fun with scripting! SurgeScript, the scripting language featured in Open Surge, gives you ultimate power to create anything you desire and make your dreams come alive!

https://opensurge2d.org/

https://alemart.itch.io/opensurge