Month: February 2020

Post #19: Couch Co-op

One of the most requested features in the original Slayin’ was to be able to play with a friend.  On mobile, that would have been pretty tricky, but on a console it seems like a no brainer.  So in the spirit of old school console and arcade games, Slayin 2 lets you play any area with a friend at your side.  The result is an experience that can be way more frantic but also way less punishing.

If one person falls in battle, the other player has the ability to revive them, as long as they have some health to share.  Reviving takes half of the living players health and transfers it to their fallen friend.  This means choosing the right time to revive is important otherwise you might end up with two players in danger of dying.

Getting this feature right on the Switch has been a big task.  But as we squash the last few bugs, our hope it to have something people can enjoy gathered together around their tv (or tiny Switch screen in some random public place). 🙂

Post #18: It Takes a Village

The town area starts out as a bit of a cliché .  When you first arrive, the town is in shambles.  But if you are feeling charitable, you can help the townspeople rebuilt their various houses and shops.  This in turn opens up more resources for the player.

The Inn is a great spot for passing travelers to stop in and trade stories.  Repairing it will mean more people to interact with and potentially recruit for your adventures.

Iris the antique dealer can tell you about any odd trinkets you find in your travels.  She has a lot of information to tell anyone willing to listen (and drop a coin in her donation box).

The local blacksmith can forge and upgrade your weapons.  Some weapons are unlocked based on your fame.  Others are hidden behind quests and require great skill to unlock.

As the game progresses, the town will open up more and more people and possibilities.  A big part of making it was to give players small experiences that might connect them to the game world.  And there are lots of small interactions and secrets waiting to be discovered.